Look To The Stars News: Michael Johnson

Bar Refaeli Unveils Laureus Sport For Good Shirt

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Supermodel Bar Refaeli and tennis legend Boris Becker chose the heart of London on the eve of the Laureus World Sports Awards to unveil a new polo shirt designed by fashion house Shanghai Tang in support for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation’s mission to use sport as a tool for social change and to help improve the lives of children around the world.

The elegant polo shirt, in dark blue or orange, carrying the Laureus name and the bold number ‘1’, was worn by members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, a unique collection of 47 of the greatest sportsmen and women in the world. Chinese characters on the back of the shirt spell ‘Laureus’ in Chinese.

Celebrity Apprentice To Raise Charity Cash Again

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:30:00 +0000

NBC and Donald Trump have officially announced the famous faces that will line up for charity in the new season of The Celebrity Apprentice this year.

Although the charities are yet to be announced, celebrity contestants will include Sharon Osbourne, Sinbad, chef Curtis Stone, Cyndi Lauper, Bret Michaels, Holly Robinson-Peete, Michael Johnson, former Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, Darryl Strawberry, Bill Goldberg, Summer Sanders, Maria Kanellis, Carol Leifer and Selita Ebanks.

Last year’s season of the show was won by Joan Rivers, who played for the charity God’s Love We Deliver.

Formula 1 Stars Hit The Catwalk For Charity

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Prior to the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, Formula One drivers took part in a fashion show at the Amber Fashion event to raise funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

This is the second year in a row that Petra Ecclestone, daughter of Formula One Management CEO Bernie, has unveiled her F1 inspired men’s wear collection ‘FORM’ using the sports’ driver’s as models. Walking the catwalk for charity were Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Mark Webber, Adrian Sutil, Vitantonio Liuzzi, Sebastian Vettel and F1 veteran David Coulthard.

One of last year’s participants, Mark Webber, commented: “Last year my knees were shaking a bit, but now it’s all routine! Could the catwalk be a career for me? No. So far I’ve never been a fashion junkie, but you never know – never say never!”

Klitschko Gives At-Risk Children A Fighting Chance

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:36:35 +0000

Boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko is donating at least half a million dollars to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation programs for at-risk children in New York’s Bronx.

The Laureus Foundation offers a range of activities for local, disadvantaged children. Before learning to box, the children learn life skills and values, and participate in academic enrichment programs. They are also provided with a positive place to escape from the harsh realities of a depressed home and street life where absentee parents, substance abuse, and domestic violence are common.

Klitschko’s gift to Laureus comes from two sources. The first $350,000 comes from his fan base, who responded to his offer to embellish the robe he would wear for his championship heavyweight fight with the names of all who donated to Laureus in his name. A further $150,000 has already been offered for the robe, under auction until next month, and is expected to rise.