Look To The Stars News: Christie Brinkley

Smile Train Performs 250,000th Cleft Repair In China

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity with over 2,200 partner surgeons operating in over 1,100 partner hospitals in over 80 countries, today announced that it has performed its 250,000th cleft repair surgery in China, since it began operations there in 1999. All 250,000 surgeries have been performed by local Chinese surgeons.

Smile Train was founded in 1999 with the mission of providing every child born with a cleft the same opportunities in life as a child born without. The charity has a large number of celebrity supporters, many of which used their star-status to increase the organization’s profile last year. Among the many efforts during the year, Dean Cain, Tatyana Ali and Erik Estrada appeared on The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards to help raise awareness for Smile Train by highlighting a recent trip they took to Mexico with the charity. Additionally, Erik Estrada continued his mission to support Smile Train by choosing to dance for the charity on the Univision hit show Mira Quien Baila! raising over $10,000. Lastly, comedian Jimmy Pardo continued the giving trend with his Third Annual PARDCAST-A-THON.

Other celebrity supporters include Robin Williams, the late Walter Cronkite, Hilary Swank, Colin Powell, Jane Kaczmarek, Sammi Hanratty, Kevin Connolly, Stephen Colbert, Christie Brinkley, Helena Bonham Carter and many more.

Famous Faces Move For Change

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has unveiled its Fall 2011 celebrity charity campaign for its Danskin brand, featuring some famous faces.

The national campaign and goodwill initiative titled, “Move for Change” features actress, singer and author, Hilary Duff, actress and author, Jenny McCarthy, TV personality, Padma Lakshmi and supermodel and actress, Christie Brinkley. The marketing campaign is representative of women of all ages who promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being. As part of campaign, Danskin has formed the Danskin “Move for Change” initiative, a goodwill movement dedicated to the health and wellness of women and children. The movement was created to continually support organizations and programs that research, foster and fund women and children’s health initiatives.

Christie Brinkley To Be Honored For Smile Train Charity Work

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Iconic celebrity and philanthropist Christie Brinkley will receive the 2nd Annual HBA “Positively Beautiful” Award from HBA Global Expo for her active support of children’s charity Smile Train and its mission.

Smile Train provides free cleft surgery for millions of poor children in developing countries and free cleft-related training for doctors and medical professionals.

Bill Clinton Donates Signed Golf Club To Charity Auction

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Fancy a round of golf with Bill Clinton? Well, CharityBuzz.com has the next best thing: a golf club signed by the former president, with the proceeds going to charity.

The golf club is part of an auction to raise money for the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, a charity set up in 1997 in the memory of journalist Ellen Hermanson to help those affected by breast cancer. Proceeds from this auction will help fund the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital, as well as other activities undertaken by the Foundation.

Christie Brinkley Launches Charity Auction For Haiti

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Model Christie Brinkley has donated a whole wardrobe of clothing and accessories to benefit Haiti earthquake relief efforts.

The auction includes jewelry from the model’s own design collection, such as ear rings, sunglasses and more. Also going under the hammer are dresses worn by Brinkley and her daughter Alexa Ray Joel – including Brinkley’s wedding dress – shoes, and reading glasses.

“85% of the winning bid on this auction item will be donated to the American Red Cross to support emergency relief efforts in Haiti. Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include sending relief supplies, mobilizing relief workers and providing financial resources.”

Alexa Ray Joel Reaches Out To Depressed Girls

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Alexa Ray Joel – the 24-year-old daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley – wants to help people deal with heartbreak-related depression.

Joel was hospitalized for a drug overdose last month, but now wants to turn her life around by helping young girls who are trying to deal with broken hearts.

“I have many exciting new developments for the New Year, and I hope all of you can be a part of it!!” wrote Joel on Facebook. "This includes new creative projects, and even more volunteer work in hopes to give back to the community and, most importantly, to help young girls with something I feel I know a GREAT deal about: Heartbreak-Related Depression. Although it does not get much attention in our society, it is a very serious and painful condition that often gets “swept under the carpet”. I hope to bring this topic more to light… I’m even going back to school for Psychology in hopes to learn more about this and many other afflictions that many of us have had to face… after all, there’s nothing more fascinating than the human mind and it’s respective conditions."

Christie Brinkley Donates Divorce Boat To Charity

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Ex-couple Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook have come to an agreement over a boat caught up in their divorce proceedings – by donating it to a children’s charity.

 The supermodel and the businessman ended their relationship in 2008, and last week the former couple announced their boat Sweet Freedom will be donated to AMI Kids, a Florida-based organization that helps troubled youths. Established in 1969, the charity has helped more than 95,000 misguided kids develop into accountable, responsible and productive citizens. 

“We are disposing of the boat and giving it to charity,” said Cook. “Hopefully before the end of next week.”

Artists & Writers To Swing For Charity Again

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Phoenix House is delighted to announce that once again they will benefit from the Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game.

The 61st annual Hamptons rite of summer will feature a lineup that includes: Alec Baldwin, Christie Brinkley, Carl Bernstein, Mort Zuckerman, Lori Singer, B. Smith, Dan Gasby, Greg Bello, Ken Auletta, James Lipton, Jeffrey Lyons, Juliet Papa, Edward Nahem, Kim Stolz, Bonnie Bernstein, Mark Ciardi, Rod Gilbert, Mike Lupica, Bert Sugar, Richard Reeves, and many more to come.

The event, which last year drew a crowd of over 2,000 spectators, will take place on August 15, 2009 in East Hampton’s Herrick Park. Celebrity batting practice will begin at 1 pm, and the Home Run Derby, sponsored by U.S. Sports Film Festival, will begin at 2 pm. The players will take the field at 3 pm. A donation of $10 is suggested for spectators. Students from the Phoenix Academy of Long Island will be selling hot dogs and other concession items.

Bid On A Vespa Signed By The Stars For Charity

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Stand Up To Cancer recently teamed up with Island Def Jam records to launch an exciting new star-studded charity auction.

Celebrity guests at the record label’s VIP lounge at the Sundance Film Festival had the chance to sign a Vespa S50, and now the charity is selling the bike to the highest bidder.

Stars who have signed their name on the item include Alan Cumming, Andie MacDowell, Anne Heche, Christie Brinkley, Dominic Cooper, Hoobastank, Robin Thicke, Terrell Owens, Wesley Snipes, Christina Milian, Kevin Sorbo, Razorlight, Jon Mclaughlin and many more.

Stars Go Downhill For Charity

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin was one of a host of stars spotted on the ski slopes at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Sports Invitational in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Waterkeeper Alliance during the weekend.

The annual event raises funds to protect North American and Canadian waterways, and regularly raises over $1 million. The event was first held in 1986, and has gone on to become one of the most popular celebrity skiing events, attracting stars such as Pierce Brosnan, Christie Brinkley and Tim Robbins.

This year’s event is believed to have been attended by Glenn Close, Beau Bridges, Tom Cochrane, Peter Fonda, John McEnroe and Chad Lowe. Also spotted making their way down the slopes were ER star Juliana Margulies, former Beverly Hills 90210 actor Ian Ziering, Olympic gold medalist Al Joyner, Sopranos actor Joe Pantoliano and environmental warrior and actor Ed Begley Jr..

Christie Brinkley Asks If You Have Got Milk

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Supermodel Christie Brinkley launched her third Got Milk? advertising campaign at the Sundance Film Festival during the weekend.

The campaign – which features posters of the beauty sporting a milk mustache – encourages people to drink more milk and lead healthier lifestyles.

“This is a great way to ensure that if … you are cutting back and you are not able to buy an expensive piece of fish or something else, milk actually, per glass, is a very affordable way to get your nutrients,” she said. "Everybody is always rushing around. Everybody’s got so much to do and you can’t always put together that perfect balance of nutrients on a plate, but when you add milk to the meal, it really does complete it!

Stars Swing For Charity

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Chevy Chase and Alec Baldwin took their chance to swing for charity on Saturday, August 16, when they competed in the annual Artists & Writers Softball Game in East Hampton.

In what started as an evenly matched game, Chase turned the tide in favor of the Artists team when it was down 2-0 to eventually win 4-2, their second win in two years. Baldwin acted as umpire for the game. This year marked the 60th anniversary of the annual game, a tradition started by artists including Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

The event raised $60,000 for three charities – the East End Hospice, the East Hampton Day Care Centre, and Phoenix House – a facility that specializes in drug rehabilitation.

Jonas Brothers Raise Scholarship Money

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0000

The Jonas Brothers played a special gig attended by a host of stars on Saturday.

The boy band – who recently made headlines for their work raising awareness of diabetes – played at Ross School in East Hampton on August 9. The concert – attended by 650 people who paid $1,500 each – was part of a star-filled summer series to raise funds for the school, where tuition is up to $24,800 per year. Money raised will go toward raising the $2 million needed to build up the school’s annual scholarship fund and give any interested children the opportunity to attend.

“Our goal of events like this is to make the Ross School available to any student that is interested,” said Michele Claeys, head of the school. Currently, 40% of students receive scholarships to attend the school.

Celebrities Hit The Snow For Charity

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:57:31 +0000

Former Agent 007 Pierce Brosnan will put his skiing skills to the test in January, joining a host of other celebrities as part of a charity fundraiser in Canada.

The Fairmont Banff Springs Celebrity Sports Invitational will be held at the Sunshine Village Ski Resort from January 17 to 20, and will involve stars such as Leslie Nielsen, Christie Brinkley, Alec Baldwin, and Tim Robbins.

The event, which has been held annually since 1987, will benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance, an organization founded by Robert J. Kennedy, Jr to protect North American waterways. Four days of skiing will be held on the slopes, in which members of the public can ski alongside celebrities, followed by a concert by former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald, a gala dinner, and an auction.