Look To The Stars News: Tim Allen

Celebrities Join Criminal Minds Stars For Charity Golf

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Celebrities such as Dennis Haysbert, Ray Romano, Tim Allen, Andy Garcia, Kevin Nealon and others have been confirmed for the second annual SAG Foundation Golf Classic on June 13 in Tarzana, California, hosted by Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna and Thomas Gibson to benefit the SAG Foundation’s Catastrophic Health Fund.

In addition to 18 holes of competitive play, the event will include a live auction and an Awards gala where prizes and special honors will be presented.

Charity Doodle Day USA Needs Celebrity Help

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Neurofibromatosis, Inc.’s fifth annual Doodle Day USA celebrity charity auction will begin on eBay Thursday, May 12.

If you are not familiar with Doodle Day, here’s how it works. The Doodle Day Committee mails out hundreds of packets to celebrities, movie stars, television personalities, sports figures, renowned authors and musicians. Each packet contains a letter asking the recipient to draw a doodle on the card that is enclosed, autograph it, and submit it to the committee. The doodles range from scant scribbles to detailed drawings, and each one is vital to the success of Doodle Day.

The doodles will be posted soon on the Doodle Day website at www.doodledayusa.org, so check often! You can also view past years doodles which include Barack Obama, Gillian Anderson, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Martin, Tim Allen, Jason Alexander, Paul Michael Glaser and Howie Mandel, just to name a few. The eBay auction is publicized and the bidding begins! The highest bidder of each doodle will win the auction and receive the original card. The auction itself raises awareness of NF, and auction proceeds further our efforts to support NF patients and their families.

Annual Celebrity Charity Book Auction Kicks Off For SAG Foundation

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Fans of the entertainment world and bookworms will be excited about this charity initiative: a huge number of celebrities have signed books for a special charity auction.

The 2nd Annual Celebrity Charity Book Auction has kicked off to raise money for the Screen Actors Guild Foundation’s literacy programs.

Books autographed by Sting, Sidney Poitier, Kirk Douglas, Valerie Bertinelli, William Shatner, Maria Shriver, Jerry Seinfeld, Lance Bass, Bernadette Peters, Tom Colicchio, Bill Cosby, Tim Allen, Patricia Heaton, Sarah Silverman, Holly Robinson-Peete and Rodney Peete, Jay Leno, Sean Astin, Jenny McCarthy and many more are going under the hammer.

Celebrities Tee Off For George Lopez Charity Golf

Sun, 09 May 2010 14:30:00 +0000

The stars hit the golf course in beautiful Toluca Lake, California on Monday, May 5th, to support the Ann and George Lopez Foundation. This was the third annual celebrity golf tournament and the first fundraiser to benefit the Foundation.

The sold out event raised over $425,000 to assist underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health; the Foundation was created to raise awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

Celebrity Guests Celebrate Oscars At Charity Parties

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The stars were out for charity over the weekend to celebrate the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

The eighth annual Night Before gala hit Hollywood on Saturday night to raise money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund, an organization that supports people in the Southern California entertainment community with health and human services needs.

Among the stars to converge on the Beverly Hills Hotel for the event were George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Steven Spielberg, Robert Downey Jr and many more.

American Stars Doodle For Charity

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, LookToTheStars.org brought you news about British stars who have created doodles for charity. We can also reveal that the US will also host a National Doodle Day in May.

Doodle Day USA will benefit Neurofibromatosis, Inc., and gives fans the opportunity to bid on doodles created by some of their favorite stars. Some of the famous names to put pen to paper for the initiative include Tim Allen, Jason Alexander, Phyllis Diller, Seth Green, Tony Hawk, Eric Roberts and many more. Special collector opportunities include original artwork created by SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg and late comedian Dom DeLuise.

The doodles will go under the hammer starting May 13. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that affects one in every 2,500 births. NF is more common than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington’s Disease combined. Funds raised from the Doodle Day auction will go to support education, advocacy, coalitions, and research for treatments and a cure.

Elton John AIDS Foundation To Honor Sharon Stone And Bill Clinton

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

The Elton John AIDS Foundation will honor Sharon Stone and Bill Clinton at a charity event this month.

The Enduring Vision Gala is an annual event that last year raised over $2 million for the organization. Sir Elton’s event has attracted celebrities such as Gladys Knight, Tim Allen and Whoopi Goldberg in the past, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever.

Sir Elton set up his AIDS Foundation to provide funding for educational programs targeted at HIV/AIDS prevention and/or the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against HIV/AIDS-affected individuals, and for programs that provide services to people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS.

Stars Help The Ticci Man Project Raise Awareness Of Native Americans

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

The Ticci Man Project (TMP) is geared up and running at full throttle to draw awareness to the ever present problems of racism and inequality faced by Native Americans in Hollywood. The project is hosted by the nonprofit Kon Ticci International and will employ celebrities, Native and Non-Native alike, in a series of events showcasing Native talent.

Celebrity supporters include Home Improvement’s Tim Allen, famous Native American actor-activist Russell Means, and Native producer-director-actor Georgina Lightning. The event is tentatively planned to occur in late summer or early fall and will include fundraising events such as a charity auction, a gourmet dinner, and TMP’s Celebrity Festival for Native America. The star-studded events will celebrate the beauty of Native America while increasing the reverence and parity of Native Americans in Hollywood.

TMP has encouraged the endorsement of over 270 celebrities and world dignitaries including President Barack Obama and New Mexico’s Governor Bill Richardson. All proceeds will benefit various aspects of the Native community. For more information or to donate visit www.ticciman.com .

James Caan Joins Stars At Callaway Charity Golf Event

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000

The Callaway Golf Foundation will host it’s second professional/celebrity golf tournament, the Callaway Golf Foundation Challenge, at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles on December 15 to benefit groundbreaking cancer research projects supported by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).

Professional golfers will be paired with actors, business leaders and entertainment industry executives for a round of golf, while amateur golfers will have a chance to improve their swing at the David Leadbetter Clinic, taught by the infamous golfing instructor himself.

Celebrities anticipated to attend include: Greg Kinnear, James Caan, Kyle Maclachlan, Tim Allen, Kevin Nealon, George Lopez, Josh Kelly, Matthew Lillard, Andy Richter, Peter Gallagher, Joe Mantegna, Bruce Greenwood, Jillian Michaels, and Callaway Golf staff professionals Phil Mickelson, Johnny Miller, Morgan Pressel, Rocco Mediate, David Leadbetter, Rich Beem, Jim Colbert, Leta Lindley, Fredrik Jacobson, Cameron Beckman, Roger Cleveland and Vicky Hurst.

Elton John Hosts An Enduring Vision Gala In New York

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Gladys Knight, Tim Allen, Whoopi Goldberg, Emily Mortimer and Delta Goodrem were just some of the stars spotted at Sir Elton John’s An Enduring Vision gala in New York on Tuesday, November 11.

“I hope we raise a lot of money and I hope people go away thinking about AIDS and the difficulties we have throughout the world with AIDS,” said Sir Elton during the seventh annual gala to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. “I hope they also have a good time so that they come back next year. I mean, it’s great to go and give money but you can’t bat people over the head with things. But we’ve got it down quite well now, David [Furnish, Elton’s partner] and I. We’ve been doing this for so long that people seem to want to come back so that’s the secret of our success, I hope.”

The evening featured performances from Sir Elton – who was joined by Gladys Knight for a soulful version of What Are Friends For – as well as a cocktail reception, dinner, and live auction.