Look To The Stars News: Ricky Ponting

Michael Parkinson Becomes Charity Patron

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

British TV presenter Sir Michael Parkinson has been named the patron of the Child Bereavement Charity in the UK.

The charity provides support and information to all affected by the death of a baby or child or when children are bereaved and also provides accessible training for over 5000 professionals who work with these families and children.

Parkinson has been a long-time supporter of the charity and recently hosted The Ashes Golf Challenge, a major fundraising event for the charity that featured Australian and English cricketers battling it out on the golf course.

Celebrities Give Big To Australian Fire Victims

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Canadian music legend Leonard Cohen has donated money to the victims of the terrible fires raging across southern Australia.

The fires have already claimed over 180 lives and almost 1,000 homes around Melbourne, and authorities fear the death rate could rise to over 300. Cohen, who is currently on tour in the country with Aussie icon Paul Kelly, has come to the aid of the thousands of homeless victims with a donation of AUS$200,000 (US$134,000).

“Leonard has loved his time in Australia on this tour and is shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the fires,” said tour promoter Michael Gudinski. “Leonard, Paul, their touring parties and everyone at AEGLive UK and The Frontier Touring Company wish to extend their heartfelt sympathies to those that have suffered the loss of loved ones or their homes through this terrible tragedy.”

Cricket Captain Creates Cancer Charity

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has launched a new charity to help children with cancer.

The Ponting Foundation has been set up to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia and Redkite, and will support both the children and families affected by cancer.

The 33-year-old sports star says he was inspired to start the foundation after visiting a children’s hospital with his wife a few years ago.