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Tony Bennett Performs At Star-Studded Gala For St. Jude Children's Hospital

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The United States Postal Service has unveiled a commemorative Forever Stamp honoring legendary entertainer Danny Thomas, the founder of the renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The unveiling took place at a star-studded gala in Los Angeles this past weekend to celebrate Thomas’ 100th birthday and the St. Jude’s 50th anniversary.

“The Danny Thomas stamp, which will be officially dedicated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, and go on sale on Feb. 16, will become an ambassador for philanthropy, traveling on letters and packages to households and businesses throughout America and the world,” said Ed Ruiz, USPS Los Angeles district manager. “It also will serve as a lasting tribute to one of America’s most beloved and enduring entertainers who worked tirelessly to help the most helpless of all — children with diseases.”

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.”

George Clooney's Signed Jacket Up For Auction To Benefit RFK Center

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Celebrities spanning the worlds of politics, sports and entertainment have joined together for The Robert F. Kennedy Center’s annual Ripple of Hope Holiday Auction.

Icons including Madeleine Albright and George Clooney have donated exclusive experiences and VIP access to raise funds for the organization’s integral human rights work. Bidding is currently live and runs through December 15th at leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com at www.charitybuzz.com/RFKHoliday2011.

Michael Moore, Martin Sheen, Mark Hamill and many more celebrities have donated exclusive experiences to raise funds for the 42-year-old organization dedicated to providing an ongoing base of support to human rights defenders around the world. Additional notable participants include: Jenna Fischer, George Clooney, Rosie Perez, Debra Messing, Bill Maher, Michael Lombardi, John Starks, Ray Romano, James Earl Jones, Chris Matthews, Marc Summers, Florence Henderson, Kate Mulgrew, Jay Leno, Joe Scarborough, Steve Case, Robert Wolf, Austan Goolsbee, Paul Volcker, Mort Zuckerman and Dr. Madeleine Albright, with more A-listers joining the auction each day.

Celebrity Charity Gifts That Give Twice

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Looking for a gift to top all gifts this holiday season? Leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com is offering access to hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences.

The site’s “Gifts That Give Twice Holiday Auction” features lots ranging from the chance to meet Christina Aguilera on set at The Voice to the chance to hang with BB King backstage.

Auction proceeds support the work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations around the world, such as the the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, Tibet House, True Colors Fund, GO Campaign and more.

Brad Garrett To Host Celebrity Charity Poker In Las Vegas

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Brad Garrett and Tropicana Las Vegas present the “All-In For All GOOD” Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament next month.

Among the stars scheduled to appear are Teri Hatcher, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Kevin Nealon, Susan Yeagley, Hank Azaria, Cheryl Hines, Annie Duke, Dennis Phillips, Cyndy Violette, Dany Georges, Larry Johnson and Jerry Tarkanian.

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.

George Lopez To Host Celebrity Charity Golf Classic

Sun, 01 May 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Host George Lopez will be joined by celebrity golfers for his fourth annual Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting The Lopez Foundation at the Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades on Monday, May 2.

Celebrity guests teeing off at the event include Aimee Garcia, Andy Garcia, Anthony Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, Billy Bush, Cedric the Entertainer, Cheech Marin, Dave Annable, Don Cheadle, Jack Wagner, Jimmy Jam, Joe Mantegna, Kenny G, Kevin Dobson, Kevin Nealon, Matt Lanter, Michael Bearden, Michael Clarke Duncan, Michael Pena, Michelle Rodriguez, Omarosa, Ray Romano, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tony Dovolani, William Devane, Joe Regalbuto and many others.

The Fourth Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic and 2011 Audi quattro Cup will benefit The Lopez Foundation. The tournament format is “Two Man Modified Best Ball” of fivesomes with full handicap. The Charity’s mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

Ray Romano Returns For Annual Charity Night Of Comedy

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Hollywood’s favorite comedians will once again come together for the Ninth Annual Night of Comedy benefitting the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF). The event will be hosted by Doris Roberts, and will see event regular Ray Romano hit the stage with a variety of comedy friends.

The event will feature performances by Bryan Callen, Kevin Nealon, Garry Shandling and Fred Willard. Past performers include Wayne Brady, Drew Carey, Dane Cook, Kathy Griffin, Kevin James, George Lopez, Chris Rock, Bob Saget, Sarah Silverman and David Spade. The event is considered one of the best annual charity comedy shows in the US.

Proceeds benefit the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, the only organization solely devoted to providing social, educational, recreational, and other critical support programs to vulnerable children impacted by HIV/AIDS in the United States and in other countries.

Celebrate George Clooney's Charity Honor With Celebrity Auction

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:30:00 +0000

George Clooney was honored for his charity work at a celebrity-studded event in New York City this week.

The Ripple Of Hope Awards, held at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, were presented by the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights. Clooney’s award recognized his work as a UN Messenger of Peace and his work in Darfur.

To celebrate the Ripple of Hope Awards, the organization is holding a special online celebrity charity auction, featuring lots such as dinner with Kevin Spacey, the chance to meet Andrea Bocelli, VIP tickets to see Ray Romano live in Las Vegas, dinner with Mario Batali, a meet-and-greet with Kevin Bacon, Luciano Pavarotti’s cufflinks, George Clooney’s slippers and much more.

Ray Romano To Honor Spinal Tap Star At Celebrity Charity Comedy Night

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Ray Romano will host the 4th annual Comedy Celebration for the International Myeloma Foundation on Saturday, November 13.

Featuring a plethora of comedy’s best – including Dana Carvey, Doris Roberts, Susie Essman, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, Ken Jeong and more – the event will honor Spinal Tap’s Michael McKean, who won $1 million for the charity in the Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament earlier this year.

Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer after lymphomas, affecting an estimated 750,000 people worldwide. McKean became passionate for the cause when his friend, musician Lee Grayson, passed away from myeloma eight years ago.

Join Katie Couric and Daryl Hall at Breakthrough Ball

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:57:00 +0000

Katie Couric is set to receive the “Key To Life” award from the Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation (CCBF).

She will be joined by legendary singer/songwriter Daryl Hall and NBA Champion/Founder of the Trent Tucker Non Profit Foundation Trent Tucker, who are the charity’s “Breakthrough Spirit Award” recipients.

CCBF’s annual benefit gala will be held on Wednesday, October 27th at the Plaza Hotel, and they invite you to join them for cocktails at 6:30 pm and dinner, program, and auction at 7:30 pm.

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.”

Ray Romano And Don Cheadle To Play Charity Golf For LIVESTRONG

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Ray Romano will join a host of celebrities at the annual American Century Championship charity golf tournament in July.

Confirmed to take part in the event are Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Ryan Sheckler, Don Cheadle, Kevin Nealon and many others.

The event – now in its 21st year – will take place at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada, July 13-18. The tournament will benefit a number of charities, including Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG Foundation.

Matt Damon And Ben Affleck To Play Ante Up For Africa Charity Poker

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Many would love the opportunity to play poker with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and the most skilled poker professionals. Now you can.

The 2010 Ante Up For Africa Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament on Saturday, July 3 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas offers a special opportunity as the only event of its kind where the general public can participate.

Ray Romano To Raise Laughs For Charity Again

Sat, 01 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Doris Roberts will once again return as host of the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation’s annual A Night Of Comedy event in Beverly Hills tonight, May 1.

Also returning for the event is Ray Romano, and performers will include Kevin Nealon, Jeffrey Ross, Fred Willard, Dov Davidoff, Judy Tenuta and a special surprise guest.

Since 2002, the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation has proudly produced the annual ‘Night of Comedy’ raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for children impacted by HIV/AIDS. Past comedians to perform at the event include Kevin James, Sarah Silverman, George Lopez, Drew Carey and David Spade.

Everybody Loves Raymond For Charity

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Patricia Heaton and Ray Romano, both of “Everybody Loves Raymond” fame, lent their comic talents to support the 9th Annual Comedy for a Cure fundraiser yesterday.

The event took place on Sunday, April 11th in Hollywood at Boulevard3. Patricia Heaton hosted the fundraiser, and Ray Romano headlined an ensemble of comedians including stand-up comics Jeff Allen and Mike Polk. Other celebrities included Larry Miller, Buzz Aldrin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Vincent Gallo, Melina Kanakaredes, Tim Daly, Leeza Gibbons and many others. In addition to the comedy performances, there were receptions, a silent auction and a live auction.

Comedy for a Cure raises funds to benefit the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance and families affected by tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), and has raised over $2.5 million for research, programs and services. TSC is a genetic disorder that causes potentially fatal tumors to form on a child’s vital organs. TSC affects one in 6,000 children and is the leading genetic cause of epilepsy and autism.

Stars Support RFK's Human Rights Dream With Charity Auction

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Whether you dream of dancing up a storm with Elton John or grabbing a cup of joe with Robert De Niro, learning to run a fashion empire from Diane Von Furstenberg or belting out a ballad with Alicia Keys, you can help support the RFK Center’s dream of worldwide human rights.

The 2010 Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights’ spring auction is launching on April 8th at Charitybuzz with a star-studded line-up of once-in-a-lifetime experiences up for auction.

Pop culture icons including Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Reggie Bush, Diane Von Furstenberg, Elton John, Robert DeNiro, Shepard Fairey and many more have donated jaw dropping experiences to raise funds for the 42-year-old organization dedicated to providing an ongoing base of support to human rights defenders around the world. Additional notable participants include: George Lucas, Michael Buble, Tim Gunn, Bill Maher, Whitney Houston, Oprah Winfrey, Venus Williams, Evan Lysacek, Ken Burns, Anderson Cooper, Bobbi Brown, George Lopez, Paula Zahn, Martin Sheen, Jimmy Smits, Ray Romano, John Cusack, James Taylor, Meryl Streep, Tom Ridge, Viggo Mortensen, and Laird Hamilton, with more A-listers joining the cause each day.

Arnold Schwarzenegger And KISS Sign Poker Table For Charity

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Poker fans will be itching to get their hands on a poker table signed by some great celebrities being auctioned for charity.

The San Manuel table has been signed by KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ray Romano, Magic Johnson, Mary Hart, Huell Hauser and Mayor Villaraigosa. 100% of the proceeds will go to City of Hope, a research, treatment and educational institution dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The auction runs until March 15, and can be accessed via eBay.

Ray Romano And Kevin James Charity Golf Classic

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

The Ray Romano and Kevin James Celebrity Golf Classic, which will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California, will benefit the advancement in vision science at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California.

The celebrity tournament is an annual event hosted by television and film stars Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond, Ice Age) and Kevin James (The King of Queens, Paul Blart: Mall Cop). Each year, Romano and James choose a cause to support that is close to their hearts. Funds raised by this year’s golf tournament will support the research and treating of such debilitating vision diseases as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration.

“My scientific team and I greatly appreciate Ray and Kevin for choosing The Scripps Research Institute as the beneficiary of this year’s golf tournament,” said Martin Friedlander, who is a professor at Scripps Research and a practicing ophthalmologist at the Scripps Clinic. “The Ray Romano and Kevin James Celebrity Golf Classic’s contribution will be dedicated to research on stem cells for retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration patients.”

Tim McGraw To Headline Andre Agassi Charity Event

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Andre Agassi has announced details of this year’s Grand Slam For Kids charity event.

The event will take place on September 26 in Las Vegas, and will feature Tim McGraw as the headline act.

George Lopez Hosts Golf For Kidney Charity

Mon, 04 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Comedian George Lopez is currently hosting a golf tournament in support of The National Kidney Foundation of Southern California’s 30th Annual Gift of Life Tribute Celebration, this year paying tribute to noted philanthropist Stewart Rahr, President & CEO of Kinray, Inc.

Last night, May 3, saw a massive turn out of stars for a special dinner at the Beverly Wilshire, including Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Longoria, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, Ray Romano, Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, Luke Wilson and Natalie Cole. Today sees many of these stars hitting the golf course at the Lakeside Golf Club in support of the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California’s efforts to further scientific research in preventing kidney disease and ultimately finding a cure to improve the quality of life for patients with kidney disease.

To find out more about this event, visit the official website.

Ray Romano Tees Up For San Diego Charities

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The 2009 San Diego Celebrity Classic is set to take place at Morgan Run Resort & Club in Rancho Santa Fe, CA on April 24-26, 2009, to raise money for San Diego charities.

The yearly event attracts the best-of-the-best celebrity golfers and has raised more than $1M for local San Diego charities since it’s inception in 1999. This year’s celebrity line up features over 50 great celebrities and athletes, including: Drew Brees, Jerry Rice, Ray Romano, Goose Gossage, Nate Kaeding, Brett Saberhagen, Bode Miller, Jim Everett, Grant Fuhr and many others.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Ray Romano is routinely asked to take part in celebrity golf events, yet chooses the San Diego Celebrity Classic as his favorite: “Well, you know, I get asked to do a lot of them, and unfortunately I can’t, and this one is for a great cause, it’s run great, it’s fun, it’s always fun. So I make this the one that I do,” he told Integrated Sports Marketing. “I guess I’ve done it every year but one for like the last 8 or 9 years. So it is important. If I can help out just by playing golf, it doesn’t get any better than that. So I try to do what I can, but I always try to do this one. And my goal is not to come in last.”

Celebrities Take A Gamble On Charity

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Over 430 celebrities, VIPs and poker superstars went toe to toe last weekend in the 7th Annual World Poker Tour Invitational poker tournament at Commerce Casino to benefit charity partner, The Vine Group USA (TVG).

In the end, professional player Freedy Deeb bested actor Nicholas Gonzales at the final table to win the event, then donated $34,000 from his first place prize to the charity, bringing the total funds raised for the non-profit organization to more than $112,000.

“This event has become the most popular on the poker circuit, and this year’s record field shows it,” said John Griffo, Director of Poker Operations at Commerce Casino. “Everyone loved that they were able to play while giving back. We look forward to making this an even bigger and better element in years to come.”

Ray Romano To Raise Laughs For Sick Kids

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +0000

On Saturday, March 14, “A Night of Comedy VII” hosted by Doris Roberts will be held at the Wilshire Theater in Beverly Hills. Alongside Roberts will be comedian Ray Romano and an “A-List” line-up of other comedians!

With nearly 3 million children currently living with AIDS and 500,000 children born with HIV each year, it’s events like this that really need our support. The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAFF) is the only foundation that addresses the needs of both children affected by HIV and AIDS in the United States and 14 countries in the Latin American/Caribbean region. They offer support for a variety of programs including shelter, food, telephones, respite care and long-term emotional support. In 2008, CAFF assisted more than 35,000 children. Join them for a night of laughter and help them continue to provide for children in need.

San Diego Celebrity Classic To Tee Off In April

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0000

On April 22-26, 2009, at the Morgan Run Resort & Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, celebrities and athletes will tee off for the San Diego Celebrity Classic.

The event, which features many of the world’s best and most recognized celebrity golfers, aims to raise charitable donations for the tournament’s beneficiary, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.

The fan friendly environment gives guests a chance to interact with their favorite celebrities for just $10. (Free for military personal with ID).