Look To The Stars News: Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint And Leona Lewis Honor Young Cancer Patients

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:20:00 +0000

The courage of British children who have faced cancer is to be recognized with a unique award backed by celebrities including rapper Tinie Tempah, pop sensation Leona Lewis, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, children’s author Jacqueline Wilson and top sporting personalities Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and footballer Jack Wilshere.

Cancer Research UK this week launched its annual Little Star Awards, in partnership with brands-for-less retailer, TK Maxx.

“I’m incredibly proud to be supporting Cancer Research UK’s Little Star Awards once again this year,” said Leona Lewis. "Every child diagnosed with cancer goes through so much and it is brilliant to be able to recognize their bravery and brighten their lives in this way.

Samuel L. Jackson To Host Celebrity Charity Golf For Make-A-Wish UK

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Samuel L. Jackson will be in the UK in August to host a celebrity charity golf tournament for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The third annual Shooting Stars Benefit will feature a dinner at London’s Asprey, a two-round competitive golf tournament at the Wentworth Golf Course with teams led by international celebrity captains, and will conclude with a star-studded Benefit Ball, featuring a red carpet champagne reception, a live gala performance by an international artiste, superb food and wine and a live auction with some amazing prizes.

Celebrity Red Noses Raise Record Amount For Charity

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Comic Relief delivered another spectacular evening of top TV treats in the UK on Friday, as Red Nose Day 2011 entertained the nation while raising an incredible sum of money to help poor and vulnerable people in the UK and Africa. The TV event raised £74,360,207 (US$118 million) – the highest total reached on the night in Red Nose Day’s 23 year history.

“This is more than we ever believed we would raise,” said organizer Richard Curtis. “The generosity of the British public is staggering.”

The TV extravaganza featured appearances by Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney, David Tennant and Susan Boyle.

Harry Potter Stars Get Wacky For Charity

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Harry Potter stars Rupert Grint, and brothers Oliver and James Phelps are rallying support for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) by taking part in the Barmy to Barcelona Wacky Rally this weekend.

Rupert, Oliver and James have really pushed the boat out with their 1992 Vauxhall Carlton rally car, decking it out in the familiar livery of an RNLI all-weather lifeboat.

Stars Paint Butterflies For Charity

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:30:00 +0000

A host of stars have donated their own very special artworks to an auction and exhibition to benefit a hospice in the UK.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has joined with Coldplay, Jenson Button, David Coulthard, Julian Clary, Katherine Jenkins, Fearne Cotton, Elaine Paige and many others in creating butterfly-inspired paintings to raise money for charity.

The paintings will be on display at the Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton from 1-29 March. The paintings will then be auctioned on eBay between March 19-28.

Meet Harry Potter Stars For Charity

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund has waved its magic wand and is inviting bids for the ultimate present for kids this Christmas – a visit to the Harry Potter film set.

This will be the first of a planned series of money-can’t-buy experiences and items to be auctioned on-line through The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund website over the coming months at http://www.mdirfauctions.co.uk

GOSH, What Auctions!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:26:00 +0000

The Great Ormond Street Hospital is set to benefit from many current and recent celebrity charity auctions, including a date with Orlando Bloom, which brought in £9,000 ($14,600) just last week.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star was on hand at the Victoria and Albert museum with Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton, British TV presenter Vernon Kay and Jade Jagger to help raise over £450,000 ($730,000) for the children’s charity.

Hamilton and other F1 stars, such as Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, Sebastian Vettel, Jarno Trulli and Kimi Raikkonen have all signed unique displays for an auction benefitting the children’s hospital. The auction will run at Starcards.org until June 30th.

A Wave Of Charity Auctions Hit The Web

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:47:04 +0000

The surf’s up for those interested in celebrity internet auctions this week, with three major auctions being run for good causes.

First up is a selection of exclusive tickets to the fifth annual Kokua Festival to be held in Honolulu on April 19. The sold-out concert will feature performances by Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews, and proceeds will go to the Kokua Hawaii Foundation – an organization founded by Johnson and his wife, Kim, that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaii. The funds raised from the Kokua Festival will be used to further support school recycling on Oahu and sponsor field trips to provide students with opportunities and experiences that will enhance their appreciation of the environment.

The two pairs of tickets are available through the Dave Matthews Band website for another four days. Other acts expected to appear at the gig include Tim Reynolds, Paula Fuga, and Brushfire Record’s latest signing, Mason Jennings.