Look To The Stars News: Jason Taylor

Robert F Kennedy Center Launches Charity Auction For Human Rights

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:30:00 +0000

An exciting new charity auction has been launched featuring an unbelievable number of celebrity experiences.

Ever want to meet Oprah Winfrey? Hop in the pool for a swim lesson from Michael Phelps. Get fashion advice from Project Runway’s Tim Gunn over lunch at Bryant Park Grill? Learn the arts of comedy and paper sales from Steve Carell on the set of the Office. How about talking politics with the most powerful woman in Washington, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, during a tour of the U.S. Capitol or crossing the aisle to discuss backyard BBQ recipes and foreign policy with Senator John McCain? See Iron Chef Bobby Flay in action at Kitchen Stadium? Make your Hollywood debut in Ridley Scott’s new “Robinhood” film, starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. Seek enlightenment and meet Richard Gere with VIP tickets during His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 2010 trip to NYC. Or ride in a pace car at the Indy 500 and party with track chairman, Mari George.

Supporters of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights have put together these experiences and much more for their Annual Online Auction. With the help of CharityBuzz, the online auction will raise funds supporting the RFK Center’s human rights work. The auction is open now and runs until December May 28th with new lots continuing to be added each and every day.

Jennifer Aniston Joins Children's Cancer Campaign

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Actress Jennifer Aniston has once again joined the fight against childhood cancer by raising awareness of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s 5th annual Thanks and Giving campaign.

The actress has filmed a television PSA with a six year old brain tumor sufferer from the hospital named Elle.

Santana Plays Four Seasons Of Hope

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:36:00 +0000

Guitarist and music legend Carlos Santana gave a special live performance to 650 guests at the seventh annual Four Seasons of Hope charity gala in New York on Sunday night.

The gala, hosted by Michael Strahan, Jason Taylor, and Live With Regis and Kelly’s Regis Philbin, recognized the charitable efforts of sports, entertainment, and political celebrities, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Wayne Gretzky, Arnold Palmer, Joe Torre, Boomer Esiason, and Dan Marino. The evening, which included an auction, raised over $1.1 million for a host of children’s charities, including the Arnold Palmer Foundation, the Boomer Esiason Foundation to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis, the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, the Dan Marino Foundation, the Jason Taylor Foundation, the Michael Strahan Foundation, the Wayne Gretzky Foundation, and the Milagro Foundation.

“It is so rewarding to be able to come out and work with a first-class organization such as Samsung on a night like this,” said Santana. “We had a great crowd and were able to raise a lot of money for the charities Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope program supports. It’s not often you get such an eclectic group of athletes and celebrities together in one room, but when you do, special things happen and we were able to help a lot of children and families in need in the process.”

NFL Star Holds Charity Golf Tournament

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:32:00 +0000

The day after setting the record straight about his future with the Miami Dolphins, NFL star Jason Taylor hosted a celebrity golf tournament in Florida to benefit the Jason Taylor Foundation.

The Dancing with the Stars defensive man was joined by an all-star list of celebrities including several of Taylor’s Dancing with the Stars cast-mates, such as partner Edyta Sliwinska, Oscar winner Marlee Matlin, and her dance partner Fabian Sanchez.

Activities prior to the big tee-off included a gala dinner and charity auction at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood (Florida). Sports stars that turned out in full force to support Taylor’s efforts at supporting the children of South Florida included: Dwight Freeney (Indianapolis Colts All-Pro), Mike Piazza (12-time Major League Baseball All-Star), Eddie George (former Tennessee Titans All-Pro), Alonzo Mourning (Miami Heat All-Star), Brady Quinn (Cleveland Browns Quarterback), Jeff Conine (1995 MLB All-Star MVP), Al Leiter (two-time MLB All-Star), and many others.