Look To The Stars News: Alison Sweeney

Tony Bennett To Headline Celebrity Charity Gala For St Jude

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:25:00 +0000

Tony Bennett, Ray Romano and Phil Donahue will headline the celebration as stars from the entertainment industry show their support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s 50th anniversary with a benefit gala in Los Angeles on January 7, 2012.

Tony Bennett, a personal friend of St. Jude founder – the late entertainer Danny Thomas – will perform for the star-studded crowd along with Ray Romano, a good friend of the Thomas family and an ardent supporter of St. Jude, to help commemorate what would have been Thomas’ 100th birthday. The 50th anniversary gala honors St. Jude’s commitment to saving the lives of children fighting cancer and other deadly diseases.

“My father always said there would be no St. Jude without Hollywood,” said Tony Thomas, son of Danny Thomas and one of the gala’s co-chairs. “He spent the 1950’s raising money for his dream, to build a hospital for research and care under one roof for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. He reached out to his entertainment friends, who we now know as legends, to put on benefits around the country to raise money for a hospital yet to be built. Today, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stands as a beacon of hope for families across America. My father would be so proud that Hollywood continues to support the hospital.”

Nigel Lythgoe To Be Honored At Star-Studded Charity Gala

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0000

The 6th Annual MDA Tradition of Hope Gala, to be held Oct. 15, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, will be a star-studded event bringing more than 500 business and civic leaders together to fight ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Expected to raise more than $500,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Augie’s Quest, the funds will help speed research seeking treatments and cures for the devastating disease.

MDA’s Augie’s Quest is named for philanthropist and fitness industry pioneer Augie Nieto. Nieto and his wife, Lynne, co-chair the MDA ALS Division. MDA’s Augie’s Quest has raised more than $30 million to fight ALS.

Stars To Attend Prevention Healthy TV Awards

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Prevention Magazine has announced they will host the first-ever “Prevention Healthy TV Awards,” an evening in celebration of television programming and personalities that delivers the best message and role models for healthier lifestyles.

The evening will commence with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a presentation spotlighting the inaugural honorees. The “Healthy TV Awards” winners were featured in the September issue of Prevention Magazine.

Among those who will be attending are Diane Salvatore, Editor-in-Chief of Prevention, along with Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland), Mary Murphy (So You Think You Can Dance), Alison Sweeney (The Biggest Loser), Cat Cora (Iron Chef), Jackie Warner (Bravo’s Work Out), Kathy Kaehler (Kathy Kaehler Fitness), Darlene Hunt (Creator and Executive Producer, The Big C), Vivian Cannon (Executive Producer, The Big C), Todd Lubin (Executive Producer, The Biggest Loser), Janet Tamaro (Executive Producer, Rizzoli & Isles), Mark Stegemann (Writer/Producer, Men of A Certain Age), Anne Fox (Producer, Giada DeLaurentiis), and many more.

Stars To Raise Awareness Of Child Safety At Red CARpet Event

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Ali Landry, Tori Spelling, Alison Sweeney and Constance Marie are some of the big names expected to attend this weekend’s Red CARpet celebrity charity event to raise awareness of child safety in cars.

September 10th’s Red CARpet Event is the first of its kind and will utilize celebrity parents to help increase awareness for the importance of this issue, and encourage people everywhere to educate themselves about child passenger safety by visiting SafeKids.org.

“Every year, thousands of children are tragically injured or killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes,” Ali Landry told CelebrityBabyScoop.com. "In fact, motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. are the leading cause of death for children age 3 and older. As a mom, that’s a really disturbing figure. So I thought I could help by getting the word out that securing children properly is the most effective thing that can be done to protect them in the event of a crash.

Stars Donate Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, has announced a complete line-up of A-list celebrities who decided to take off their shoes for a good cause.

What began as a staff shoe drive internally at NBCUniversal 30 Rock studios for the charity’s Japan relief efforts quickly caught on to stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Sir Elton John, sisters Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, John Krasinski, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mariska Hargitay, Yoko Ono, the TODAY show cast, and many more. Jennifer Wilson, an NBCUniversal employee who helped initiate the celebrity shoe auction, said it was the kindness of organizations like Soles4Souls during Hurricane Katrina that drew her to help.

“I’m a Louisiana girl with family in New Orleans, so I saw first-hand the destruction, pain, and uncertainty that comes with a natural disaster,” Wilson said. “I started this to help those that helped us.”

Daytime Stars To Attend Charity Event

Mon, 30 May 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Fourteen of your favorite daytime television actors will appear at a charity event at the Hard Rock Hollywood/Citywalk to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)

Among those scheduled to attend are “Days of our Lives” actors Alison Sweeney (Sami), Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe), Molly Burnett (Melanie), Shawn Christian (Daniel), Galen Gering (Rafe), Mark Hapka (Nathan), James Scott (EJ), Crystal Chappell (Carly), Bren Foster (Quinn), Francisco San Martin (Dario), Judy Evans (Adrienne), “Young and the Restless” actors Christian Leblanc (Michael), Michael Muhney (Adam), and “Bold and the Beautiful” actor Brandon Beemer (Owen).

Snoop Dogg To Host Celebrity Charity Sports Spectacular

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The greatest names in sports and entertainment will come together to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Sports Spectacular to benefit the world-renowned Medical Genetics Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 22.

Snoop Dogg, John Salley and Jim Hill will host the annual gala dinner and silent auction which honors the country’s top sports stars in an effort to combat genetic birth defects. This year’s honorees include NBA Star Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers, Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, NFL Defensive Player of the Year Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers and U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan. More than 1,800 prominent sports figures, entertainers, and business, civic and community leaders will be on hand to support and raise funds for children suffering from genetic birth defects. Sports Spectacular has raised more than $20 million to benefit the life-saving work of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute.

Other celebrities expected to attend include Buzz Aldrin, Tia Carrere, Vivica Fox, Alison Sweeney, Michael Strahan, Summer Sanders and many more.

Celebrities Slip On Red Dresses For Charity Tonight

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Some of Hollywood’s most beautiful stars will hit the catwalk for this year’s Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show in New York tonight.

This spectacular event reminds women of the need to protect their heart health and inspires them to take action. Slipping into red dresses for the event will be Dita Von Teese, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alison Sweeney, Julianne Hough and Eva Amurri. Designers will include Donna Karan, Zac Posen, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka and Oscar de la Renta.

The Heart Truth is an awareness campaign created by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. It is designed to warn women about their number one health risk, heart disease, and the need to take action against its risk factors.

Tori Spelling Joins Stars At Disney On Ice For Charity

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:30:00 +0000

AEG’s Season of Giving hosted the Starlight Children’s Foundation & Disney On Ice at the LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. LIVE last week.

Starlight children were joined by Disney characters and celebrity friends, including Lauren Conrad, Tori Spelling, Billy Bob Thornton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar for an evening full of ice-skating and holiday festivities.

Celebrity Parents Help Bring Smiles to Children Worldwide

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:48:00 +0000

Mark Wahlberg, Brooke Burke and Alison Sweeney were among the celebrity parents who treated their kids to a day of smiles on Saturday while helping to bring smiles to kids around the world.

The Pottery Barn Kids’ Halloween Carnival raised funds for Operation Smile, an organization which helps children around the world who are born with facial deformities.

Camp Ronald McDonald Gets Celebrity Help For Charity Halloween Party

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles families and celebrities are dusting off their Halloween costumes and gearing up for one of LA’s biggest family Halloween events, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times’ 18th Annual Halloween Carnival presented by JAKKS Cares, the philanthropic arm of JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

The Carnival, which raises money for Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, has grown exponentially over the last 17 years, raising more than $7 million through ticket sales for this annual event. Proceeds will help provide medically supervised year-round, cost-free sleep-away Camp programs for children with cancer and their families. Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times provides fun, friendships and a place to renew their spirits. For more than 28 years, Camp has been able to offer these services all through donations and fundraising events such as this.

Expected to attend this year’s event are Michael Chiklis, Tori Spelling, Alison Sweeney, Billy Bush, Samantha Harris and many more.

Stars Come Out To Launch Domestic Violence Awareness Shirts

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000

On October 13th, GUESS was thrilled to launch special edition women’s T-shirts in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with 100% of the net proceeds going to benefit Santa Monica-based Sojourn Services for Battered Women and their Children.

“General Hospital” actress and Sojourn advocate Vanessa Marcil hosted an exclusive cocktail reception in Hollywood with best friend and famed celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels to celebrate the debut of a new line of GUESS charitable T-shirts designed to make a difference in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October.)

Celebrity friends, Sojourn supporters and GUESS fashionistas including Andy Garcia and his daughter, actress Dominik Garcia-Lorido, Holly Robinson-Peete, Alison Sweeney (who has been honored by the local organization), Jessica Lowndes and Danielle Fishel were on hand to shop for a cause at the GUESS store in Hollywood last night.

Michael Douglas Takes Part In Stand Up To Cancer Event

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Michael Douglas made an emotional appearance via video at the massive Stand Up To Cancer television event on September 10.

“Cancer doesn’t care how many Oscars you’ve won or how many tough guys you’ve played,” said the actor, who is currently battling stage 4 throat cancer.

A huge number of stars took part in the event – simulcast live and commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One, and VH1 – including Elizabeth Banks, Kathy Bates, Sir Richard Branson, Michael Chiklis, George Clooney, Baron Davis, Emily Deschanel, Bill Hader, Dorothy Hamill, Anne Heche, Cheryl Hines, Randy Jackson, George Karl, Dr. Jon Lapook, Rob Lowe, Jane Lynch, Marlee Matlin, Shareen Mitchell, Olivia Munn, Lisa Niemi, Kelly Osbourne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Passmore, Will Smith, Sam Trammell, Denzel Washington, Aaron Yoo, Renee Zellweger, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tatyana Ali, Dave Annable, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, David Boreanaz, Abigail Breslin, Cindy Crawford, Fran Drescher, Elizabeth Edwards, Donald Faison, Sally Field, Derek Fisher, Michael C. Hall, Alyson Hannigan, Tony Hawk, Jon Heder, Marg Helgenberger, Terrence Howard, Ken Jeong, Rashida Jones, Minka Kelly, Laura Linney, Zachary Levi, Ray Liotta, Seth MacFarlane, Mandy Moore, Apolo Anton Ohno, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Jim Parsons, Aubrey Plaza, Dr. Ana Maria Polo, Yarel Ramos, Naya Rivera, Robin Roberts, Seth Rogen, The Simpsons, Eric Stonestreet, Marcia Strassman, Alison Sweeney, Maura Tierney, Gabrielle Union, Sofia Vassilieva, Sofia Vergara, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Reese Witherspoon and Ethan Zohn.

Jerry Lewis Telethon Exceeds Charity Expectations

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

After 21 ½ hours of great entertainment and powerful appeals, the final timpani rolled and confetti fell on the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon which raised $58,919,838 in contributions and pledges to advance the research and service programs of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

“I’m heartened by the unique ability of Americans to help others in need, when they themselves are likely struggling financially,” said Jerry Lewis. “People see the progress MDA is making for children and adults living with muscle diseases. I’m truly grateful for their caring enough to brighten the future for ‘my kids’.”

George Clooney Joins Stand Up To Cancer Lineup

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The extraordinary lineup of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists participating in the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) primetime roadblock television fundraising event (September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT) continues to grow.

The following supporters have now joined the broadcast: Elizabeth Banks, Kathy Bates, Sir Richard Branson, Michael Chiklis, George Clooney, Baron Davis, Emily Deschanel, Bill Hader, Dorothy Hamill, Anne Heche, Cheryl Hines, Randy Jackson, George Karl, Dr. Jon Lapook, Rob Lowe, Jane Lynch, Marlee Matlin, Shareen Mitchell, Olivia Munn, Lisa Niemi, Kelly Osbourne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Passmore, Will Smith, Sam Trammell, Denzel Washington, Aaron Yoo and Renee Zellweger.

Jerry Lewis Announces 2010 Charity Telethon

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has announced that plans for its 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon are almost complete, and the 21 1/2-hour live show is going to be spectacular.

From live remotes to amazing dance and production numbers, to sensational music performances (e.g., David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Lynyrd Skynryd, WAR, John Ondrasik, OneRepublic, Barry Manilow and many more), to side-splitting comedy and dramatic appeals by some of America’s most popular entertainers, the two-day television event is certain to delight viewers Labor Day weekend.

“Yes, the Telethon is consistently big on entertainment value,” said Gerald C. Weinberg, MDA president & CEO and Telethon executive producer. “But, unlike other live shows, our unique television program is an outstanding catalyst for the public support needed to advance MDA’s lifesaving mission year-round.”

Stand Up To Cancer Announces Celebrity Lineup

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

An extraordinary line-up of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists have banded together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research bringing new therapies to patients quickly that will saves lives now.

Stand Up To Cancer will return to primetime TV on September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT. The one-hour fundraising event will be simulcast live and commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One, and VH1.

Executive produced by Laura Ziskin, the special will be hosted Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, and Brian Williams (the anchors, respectively, of the CBS, ABC and NBC evening news programs), and will feature numerous celebrity cancer survivors who exemplify that cancer can affect even the smartest, strongest and toughest people in our lives. Those expected to participate include Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Fran Drescher, Elizabeth Edwards, Delta Goodrem, Michael C. Hall, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sharon Osbourne, Robin Roberts, Maura Tierney, Sofia Vergara, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Ethan Zohn.

Days Of Our Lives Stars To Come Out For Charity

Mon, 31 May 2010 11:30:00 +0000

A host of Days Of Our Lives cast members will be out-and-about in Los Angeles for charity next weekend.

Alison Sweeney will head the list of stars who will meet with fans of the daytime soap at the Sportsman Lodge in Studio City for a cocktail reception with plenty of photo and autograph opportunities. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The event is being organized by Days Charity Events, which hosts several events every year that bring the Days of our Lives actors together with their esteemed fans, and raise money for some fantastic charities, like the Alzheimer’s Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and this event’s recipient, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Dana Delany Gives The Clothes Off Her Back To Fight Child Hunger

Fri, 07 May 2010 14:30:00 +0000

A cast of celebrities have rallied together to donate items for a star-studded online auction for ConAgra Foods Child Hunger Ends Here Neighborhood Rally campaign benefitting Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger relief organization. The auction, which is now live, will run through Tuesday, May 18 on actress Jane Kaczmarek’s Clothes Off Our Back celebrity auction site.

Featured items include a signed pair of skates from Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek, a Christian Dior dress worn by Dana Delany on an episode of “Desperate Houswives,” Stephanie Pratt’s birthday dress featured on an episode of “The Hills,” signed CDs from Sugarland and Kellie Pickler, as well as multiple garments from Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Kathy Ireland, Alison Sweeney and Brenda Strong, among others.

The celebrity auction is one component of an integrated marketing campaign led by ConAgra Foods that launched in March to raise funds for Feeding America. The goal of the Neighborhood Rally campaign is to draw attention to and support for the issue of child hunger in America, which affects children throughout the United States, in neighborhoods large and small.

Natalie Portman Supports Hungry In America

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Natalie Portman was out and about in New York on Sunday night to host a special charity event to kick off the Hungry In America Project.

Held at the Colicchio & Sons Restaurant, and hosted by The Feed Foundation, the event launched a new documentary titled Hungry In America, directed by Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson. The film addresses the fact that one in four children in the US lives on the brink of hunger.

The event was attended by famous faces such as Jake Gyllenhaal, and boasted a host committee that included Ben Affleck, Marcia Cross, Samantha Harris, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ali Larter, Katherine McPhee, Julianne Moore, Alison Sweeney and many others. Catering was via Tom Colicchio.

Alison Sweeney Hosts Celebri-Tree Charity Open House

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Hallmark Cards, Inc. and actress Alison Sweeney (“Days of our Lives,” “The Biggest Loser”) recently hosted the Celebri-Tree Holiday Open House to support Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.

During the event at Sweeney’s Hollywood home, celebrity guests and their families personalized such items as Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, Recordable Cards, DVD Greetings and Hallmark’s new Recordable Storybook “The Night Before Christmas.” A selection of those personalized items are now available for purchase — just in time for Christmas — online at www.clothesoffourback.org; all proceeds will go directly to Feeding America. The online auction ends Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. CST.

“As a member of the Entertainment Council of Feeding America, I’m passionate about finding unique ways to help raise awareness and support for their cause. The opportunity to host this event with Hallmark couldn’t have been more perfect,” Sweeney said. “Anyone can join America’s fight against hunger by bidding on their favorite celebrity’s personalized holiday items from Hallmark.”

Stars Play Poker For Children's Institute

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Celebrities and other high profile guests will wage their bets on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2009, at the Commerce Casino, in support of Children’s Institute, Inc.’s (CII) work with children who are affected by violence, abuse and other trauma.

Top players have a chance to win several top prizes, including $5,000 in cash, a 2010 World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational Tournament Seat (valued at $25,000), or a business class personal computer system.

A host of stars will attend, including Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Camryn Manheim, who will act as host of CII’s “First Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament”. Also attending are Brandon Beemer, Maria Bello, Dean Cain, Kevin Davitian, Tony Denison, Joely Fisher, Willie Garson, Jennie Garth, Kelli Gates, Nicholas Gonzalez, Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cheryl Hines, Jamie Kennedy, Ricki Lake, Kevin Nealon, Mekhi Phifer, Kevin Rahm, Mimi Rogers, J.K. Simmons, Jon Tenney, Alison Sweeney, Greg Vaughn, Tuc Watkins, Brian White, Jay Wilkison and Susan Yeagley.

Bid On Celebrity Puzzle Pieces For Autism

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

In support of Autism awareness, Baby Swags has received over 40 celebrity signed puzzle pieces to show support for Autism Awareness and the charity ACT Today!.

Some of today’s hottest teen celebrities came out to show support, such as Tiffany Thornton and Allisyn Ashley Arm from the hit show, “Sonny With A Chance”, Jennifer Stone from Wizards of Waverly Place, iCarly star Jennette McCurdy and many more.

“We have asked each celebrity to sign his or her puzzle piece and return it to Baby Swags”, states Phyllis Pometta, founder of Baby Swags. “Once each piece was received, we framed it and have placed it up for auction with Charity Folks and 100% of the profits will go directly to benefit the non-profit charity organization, ACT Today!”

Stars Play Volleyball For Charity

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:30:00 +0000

On Saturday, August 8, Padres Contra el Cancer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, hosted the Spike for HOPE! Celebrity Volleyball match as part of the 2009 avp crocs slam bud light hermosa beach open presented by Virgin America.

In 2009, AVP named PADRES its Charity Partner for their 2009 avp crocs slam bud light hermosa beach open presented by Virgin America. Through the partnership, AVP and its sponsors committed to a fundraising effort throughout the duration of the 2009 tour to help raise awareness about childhood cancer within the beach community and also to raise funds for PADRES program and services. To date the AVP relationship has raised approximately $20,000.00.

Taking the sand were AVP Players Priscilla Lima, Tatiana Minello, and Nancy Mason. Notable and formidable celebrity players included L.A. Lakers basketball star Jordan Farmar, Kevin Nealon of showtime’s hit series Weeds, Cristian de la Fuente, Walter Perez of the upcoming new release of the Fame remake, Jenn Brown of showtime’s Inside the NFL, Camilla Belle, Scott Elrod, along with Days of Our Lives cast members Galen Gering, Mark Hapka, James Hyde, Casey Deidrick, Alison Sweeney, Taylor Spreitler, and Molley Burnet. Other players included Jay Johnson, Josh Henderson, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Rottman, Robert Adamson, Yancey Arias, Adrian Bellani and Angelica Castro.

Celebrity-Signed Books Up For Grabs For Charity

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Whether you are looking for a good book to read while stretched out on the beach, or – for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere – searching for something to curl up with in bed on a frosty winter’s night, there will be something for you in the SAG Foundation’s Celebrity Autographed Book Auction.

The Screen Actor’s Guild Foundation is raising money for it’s literacy programs by auctioning off books signed by your favorite stars. Going under the hammer are titles such as The Olsen Twins’ Influence, Michael J. Fox’s Always Looking Up, Heidi Klum’s Body of Knowledge, Julianne Moore’s Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully, Tom Colicchio’s Craft of Cooking, William Shatner’s Quest For Tomorrow, Alison Sweeney’s All The Days Of My Life, Kirk Douglas’ Let’s Face It, Jenny McCarthy’s Healing and Preventing Autism, Larry King’s My Remarkable Journey, Tori Spelling’s Mommywood, Sean Astin’s There and Back Again, John Lithgow’s The Poet’s Corner and many more.

Proceeds from the auction benefit the Screen Actors Guild Foundation’s literacy effort, which began in 1992 and now includes such programs as: