Look To The Stars News: David Ortiz

UNICEF Honors Sting And Trudie Styler With Children's Champion Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +0000

On Thursday, October 20 the U.S. Fund for UNICEF presented Sting and UNICEF UK Ambassador Trudie Styler with its annual Children’s Champion Award.

This year’s award recipients were honored for their commitment to improving children’s lives and the environment. The evening’s celebration was a fundraising event co-chaired by Alli and Bill Achtmeyer, Barrie and Kevin Landry, and Elaine and Bobby Sager that brought in a record $1.15 million for UNICEF’s global child survival programs.

Sting and Styler, a UK UNICEF Ambassador since 2004, strive to make a difference for children around the world and protect the environment through numerous public efforts. From raising funds and awareness for the UNICEF End Child Exploitation and United Against AIDS campaigns to visiting tsunami-affected Sri Lanka in solidarity with those affected by the devastating disaster, Styler has been a leading voice on behalf of some of the poorest and most vulnerable children on earth. In November 2005, she received the highest accolade bestowed on a UNICEF Ambassador—the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award—for her commitment to the world’s children.

JetBlue Launches Online Celebrity Charity Auction

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000

JetBlue has partnered with Charity Folks to launch an incredible online auction featuring trips and unique experiences in each of its 60 destinations.

‘Bid for Good’ auction items include:

David Ortiz To Host Celebrity Charity Golf

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +0000

David Ortiz is ready to host his second annual celebrity golf tournament Dec. 3-6 at the prestigious Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Last year’s event raised more than $300,000 for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, which provides children in New England and the Dominican Republic access to pediatric critical care.

“I wasn’t born having what I’ve got right now,” Ortiz said before last year’s event. “I know how bad people struggle sometimes, needing things that maybe they can never ever get unless somebody like myself or any other athlete puts it together and helps them out. That’s one of the things that I always think about every day. If I can help people out that way, I will. Sometimes you have to sacrifice to do it, but it’s worth it. It’s really worth it.”

The coolest feature of Ortiz’s event though, is the fact that he isn’t leaving anyone out. If you can’t make it to the Dominican Republic, the event will have an online auction. Fans logging on through Dec. 4 will be able to bid on items such as tickets to the sold-out NHL Winter Classic, a chance to attend the Red Sox’s home opener; a Jonas Brothers-signed Yankees jersey and guitar; a trip to Florida to watch Red Sox Spring Training games, and perhaps the best items up for bids, a party with Ortiz at Big Papi’s Grille.

Mark Wahlberg Launches Charity Auction

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Actor Mark Wahlberg is to launch a fantastic new online auction today, August 18, to raise money for The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation.

The auction will feature three lots: the chance for two people to play a round of golf with Wahlberg at a top golf course; the opportunity to join Entourage’s Adrian Grenier for a round of golf in Los Angeles; and a private batting lesson with baseball legend David Ortiz.

The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for inner city youth through a working partnership with other youth organizations. The Foundation provides financial and community support to assist in making the dreams and ultimate potential of inner city youth become a reality.

DMC To Perform At Charity Bowling Event

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:30:00 +0000

Darryl McDaniels – also known as DMC from veteran hip hop group Run DMC – is to perform at a charity after-party in Massachusetts next week.

The Beckett Bowl Post-Event Party at Rain Nightlife in Malden will close a night of celebrity charity bowling hosted by All-Star pitcher Josh Beckett on July 10.

The 44-year-old rap star will join a host of celebrities, including David Ortiz, Jon Lester, Mike Lowell, Javier Lopez, Tim Wakefield, David Aardsma and more as they raise money for the Josh Beckett Foundation and the Children’s Hospital Boston. Beckett Bowl is an annual fundraising event which supports community-based programs that strive to improve the health and wellbeing of children, and last year’s event raised over $275,000.