Look To The Stars News: Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku's Charity Birthday Wish

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Eliza Dushku will celebrate her birthday later this month, and she has a special charity wish.

“It’s that WONDERFUL time of year again… MY BIRTHDAY arrives on December 30, and I’ll be 18 again..!” she says. "Ok, maybe not. However, I DO still have a birthday WISH: that in lieu of gifts this year, you, my beautiful & generous friends donate to THARCE-Gulu, our beloved organization in Northern Uganda that provides Trauma Healing and Reflection for former child soldiers and victims of war.

“We have done INCREDIBLE work since last year & I’ll continue to update you with videos from our travels/cause! THANK YOU, I appreciate, value & adore each and every last one of you.. Cheers & Happy Holidays!!”

Kim Kardashian Blogs Charity

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian has blogged about a very special charity event taking place in March 2012.

“This year I was diagnosed with psoriasis, a hereditary, genetic, autoimmune disease that effects over 125 million people around the world and currently has no cure,” she wrote on her official blog. "On March 4 2012 it will be the sixth annual Walk To Cure Psoriasis and I hope you guys will join me in helping raise funds and awareness for the event. Over the last five years they have raised almost 1.5 million dollars to help research for a cure and there are now 22 walks across the country! They also started the first ever DNA BioBank, which is used by researchers across the country and the money from the walk goes directly to this.

“If you suffer from psoriasis, know someone else who does, or just want to help find a cure for the millions of people whose lives are affected by the disease, you can text NPF to “50555″ to make a $10 mobile donation.”

Celebrities Remember 9/11 Ten Years On

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:20:00 +0000

Celebrities from around the world took time out this weekend to reflect on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, using Twitter and other media outlets to commemorate the event.

“There’s so many stories that people don’t know,” Lady Gaga told MTV during her special documentary Inside the Outside. “I watched the towers fall from the roof of my school, holding all my best friends. I don’t know … just, my affinity and my love and the relationship I have with New York City — it’s like the husband I never married.”

The terror attacks have been on the minds of people not only in the US but around the world this weekend as we remembered those who lost their lives and loved ones in the attacks, and the struggles of those left behind.

Feeding America Launches Hunger Action Month With Celebrity Help

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

This September, Feeding America – the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief organization – is encouraging people from all walks of life to raise awareness for hunger relief. Hunger Action Month is an effort to mobilize the public to raise awareness and take action in support of domestic hunger relief.

As shown by Feeding America’s recent study, Map the Meal Gap, one in six Americans suffer from hunger.

Kevin Smith Helps Eliza Dushku's Charity Birthday Challenge

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Film director Kevin Smith gave Eliza Dushku’s charity birthday challenge a $1000 boost this week when he auctioned off a poster for his new movie.

Dushku launched a campaign to raise $30,000 for THARCE-Gulu – an organization that helps former child soldiers in Uganda heal from the traumatic events of war and sexual enslavement – by her 30th birthday on December 30. Clerks director Kevin Smith rose to the challenge by donating a poster from his upcoming film, Red State, to the cause.

“Who wants to use money to buy the affections of a girl out of your league?” tweeted the director. “We’re auctioning off the next Red State poster, this time so that Eliza Dushku can get her #303030bday wish!”

Eliza Dushku Launches Charity Birthday Challenge

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Eliza Dushku has thrown her support behind an organization that helps former child soldiers in Uganda heal from the traumatic events of war and sexual enslavement.

The actress has launched a campaign titled 30/30/30, in which she hopes to raise $30,000 for THARCE-Gulu by her 30th birthday on December 30.

She spoke to CeleBuzz.com about the charity:

Eliza Dushku Joins Stars For Charity Walk

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:30:00 +0000

A whole bunch of stars pulled on their walking shoes for Children’s Hospital Boston on Sunday as part of a charity walk supported by NSTAR.

Over 5,000 people turned out to walk 7 miles along Charles River on June 13, including Eliza Dushku, Anna Farris, Ellen Pompeo, Chris Evans and Ari Graynor.

Each mile of the walk honored a special child treated at Children’s Hospital Boston. To read about these pillars of inspiration, click here.

Debbie Gibson Launches Celebrity Jeans Charity Auction

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Singer Debbie Gibson has launched a new online charity auction, and a whole bunch of her celebrity friends are helping out.

The Only In My Jeans auction (a play on Deb’s 1987 hit single “Only In My Dreams”) sees jeans signed by celebrities such as the casts of Desperate Housewives and Glee (pictured below), Ryan Seacrest, Rob Thomas, Hilary Duff, Rick Fox, Lance Bass, Chris Angel and many more going under the hammer for the Gibson Girl Foundation – a charity that awards scholarships to qualifying youth who desire to attend an entertainment camp, but are unable to afford camp tuition.

Eliza Dushku Raises Over $20,000 for Boys' Camp

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:22:00 +0000

How much is actress Eliza Dushku’s time worth? How about $2,765 for 10 minutes?

On April 1st, Dushku auctioned off a 10-minute live video chat with herself to benefit Camp Hale Alumni Association via eBay.

The day before the auction ended, Eliza encouraged her fans to bid, saying on Twitter, “My Sentimental Stweets~ want to video-chat w/ me? One day left to bid on final auction item: http://bit.ly/bNbvGl let’s talk!”

Eliza Dushku Finds Her Tru Calling With Charity Auction

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Actress Eliza Dushku has cleaned out her closet, and has donated a huge selection of outfits from hit shows she has appeared in to a charity auction.

The star has raided her collection of clothes from shows such as Buffy, Angel, Tru Calling and many more – as well as items she owned privately – for the auction, to benefit the Camp Hale Alumni Association, an organization that provides comprehensive programs that address the needs of individuals and families in the Boston area.

At Camp Hale, young boys from the inner city develop an enhanced sense of well-being, improved social skills, and increased awareness of their personal potential that will stay with them long into the future. Every summer, about 120 young boys participate in Camp Hale. The goal of Camp Hale is for each boy to leave Camp with an enhanced sense of well being, improved social skills and awareness of personal potential. These benefits stay with children well into the future and yield dividends in other endeavors such as school, work, sports, conflict resolution skills and interpersonal relations.

Stars Flock To T-Shirt Launch For Invisible Children

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

GUESS and Vanity Fair Magazine unveiled special edition organic men’s T-shirts and women’s tank tops to benefit education and economic rebuilding in the war-ravaged African nation of Uganda last Thursday, October 21.

Held at the GUESS store in Beverly Hills, the event was hosted by Kristen Bell, Rachel Bilson and Peter Wentz and attracted stars such as AnnaLynne McCord, Ben McKenzie, Eliza Dushku, Rick Foxx, Chris Lowell, Shenae Grimes, Stephanie Jacobsen, Jeff Probst and many others.

The shirts are now available for purchase in all U.S. Guess stores and online at Guess.com. 100% of the proceeds from shirt sales will benefit Invisible Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth education and economic development in war-torn regions of Central East Africa.

Eliza Dushku Visits Ugandan Child Soldiers

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Actress Eliza Dushku has just returned from Uganda, where she met with former child soldiers.

The trip – organized by her mother, Judith, an African political science professor through Global Exchange – aimed to raise awareness of the plight of children trained in combat.

“You learn so much that you would never be able to read in a book … meeting people and hearing stories firsthand,” she said. “I can’t bear to hear people say that they’re bored in this day and age.”

Stars Speak Out Over Prop 8 Decision

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

The celebrity world has shown its disappointment at yesterday’s Prop 8 decision, in which the Californian Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages should remain outlawed.

“This just should invigorate people to get it back on the ballot in 2010 and 2012 and every two years until all people are allowed a basic civil right,” George Clooney told E Online.

“This really makes me sad,” said Kim Kardashian, who also expressed disbelief at the decision. "I thought we were more forward thinking than this, and I’m disappointed in the Supreme Court for being so close-minded.

Stars To Come Out For An Evening Of Women

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:30:00 +0000

A host of celebrities will attend tonight’s (April 24) “An Evening Of Women: Celebrating Art, Music and Equality” at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Presented by the LA Gay and Lesbian Center, the annual event is widely regarded as one of the premier events for women in California and the nation. According to the Center, “It continues to fulfill the purpose of its founder by inspiring women to participate in civil rights and social service causes, by showcasing the accomplishments of women leaders.”

The evening will feature performances by Christina Aguilera and Linda Perry, and a live auction hosted by Sharon Stone that includes items donated by Bette Midler, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys. Cybill Shepherd, Sarah Silverman, DJ Samantha Ronson, Eliza Dushku, Rosario Dawson, Leisha Hailey, Clementine Ford, Perez Hilton and many others are also expected to attend. The host committee includes Cher, Kristen Bell Eric Dane, Jared Leto, Alicia Silverstone, Ben Silverman, Slash and many more. Past presenters have included Kathy Bates, Ellen DeGeneres, Gillian Anderson, Stockard Channing, Lily Tomlin, Melissa Etheridge.

Katy Perry Performs While Stars Shoot Hoops For Charity

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:30:00 +0000

T-Mobile USA, Inc. launched the T-Mobile myFaves Shot of a Lifetime with an exclusive celebrity shoot-out in Phoenix to benefit charity. Eliza Dushku, Jermaine Dupri, Donald Faison, Bill Simmons and Zachary Levi joined Dwyane Wade in the challenge to benefit the charity of their choice during the weekend.

T-Mobile created the charity shoot-out to officially launch the Shot of a Lifetime national sweepstakes, which gives one lucky winner and their fave five the opportunity to play HORSE against Dwyane Wade during the Eastern Conference Finals for a chance at $50,000. More information on the sweepstakes can be found at www.t-mobile.com/nba or text “MYSHOT” to 72579 to enter.

Stars including Yao Ming and Gabrielle Union joined T-Mobile to witness Dwyane Wade, Eliza Dushku, Jermaine Dupri, Donald Faison, Bill Simmons and Zac Levi square off against each other on a custom myFaves half-court. Emcee Sal Masekela was on the mic, getting the crowd to cheer in support of each participant, who each stepped onto the court for three shots at the basket to win up to $50,000 for the charity of their choice. The charity challenge concluded with an astonishing $170,000 donated to Camp Hale Alumni Association, Global Exchange Uganda Trauma Center, the Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta, Global Green, The Jimmy Fund and Operation Smile.

Teen Power At Charity Gala

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +0000

A host of Hollywood’s most exciting and energetic teenage stars attended the ‘Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth’ event held at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. on Saturday night.

The event celebrated the activism of the young Hollywood community with an afternoon full of performances and activities for patients and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and “produced an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm and activism of the young Hollywood community in a focused effort to encourage their peers and audiences to get involved in philanthropic and humanitarian causes.” Making an appearance at the gathering were the Jonas Brothers, Hilary Duff, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Dakota Fanning, Selena Gomez, Angus T. Jones, Demi Lovato, Corbin Bleu, Elle Fanning, Eliza Dushku, Olivia Thirlby, Ashley Tisdale and Emma Roberts.

“Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth campaign is a powerful one; one that harnesses the energy of more than 150 young performers who are in a position to influence their peers and fans,” said Brian Gott, associate publisher of Variety. “With the support of Target and our other sponsors, the Power of Youth effort has the opportunity to generate millions of dollars to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and create a bedrock of social awareness within the next generation of entertainment.”