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Giving Back Fund Announces Top 30 Celebrity Charity Donations For 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000

The Giving Back Fund (GBF), a nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic management and consulting to the sports and entertainment industries, released its fifth annual Giving Back 30, a list of the 30 celebrities who made the largest donations to charity in 2011 according to public records.

The list includes celebrities from many walks of life including actors, writers, producers, musicians, comedians, and athletes.

Topping the list were actress Jami Gertz and her husband, Anthony Ressler, who donated $10,569,002 to the Ressler Gertz Foundation. Coming in second was musician Herb Alpert, who gave $9,104,829 to the Herb Alpert Foundation – which focuses on the arts, compassion and well being – followed by Mel Gibson, who gave $6,853,020 to the AP Reilly Foundation, which he started to support the Holy Family Church.

Jon Stewart And David Blaine To Tour The Troops With USO

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Admiral Mike Mullen will wrap up his four-year appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by leading a star-studded, eclectic group of celebrities on his final USO entertainment tour overseas this summer.

Admiral Mullen will be joined by “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, Hall of Fame forward Karl Malone and illusionist David Blaine as they entertain deployed servicemen and women on a three-country, six-day tour. (Locations and dates of the tour stops remain unannounced for security reasons.)

Get Your Hands On A Photo Signed By Justin Bieber At Randy Foye Charity Gala

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0000

A charity event in New Jersey next week will give you the chance to get your hands on a picture signed by Justin Bieber, as well as items signed by Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, the cast from Grey’s Anatomy, Jack Nicholson, Lance Armstrong, Michael Jackson, the cast of Twilight and many more.

The 2011 Night for Newark Gala benefiting the Randy Foye Foundation is an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, special guests and incredible auction items. The event brings together donors, family and friends to honor the achievements of the students in the organization’s Assist 4 Life program, and raises funds to further support their goals.

This year’s gala will be held at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on Saturday, July 9, 2011.

Celebrities Stand Up To Cancer On National Survivors Day

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Stand Up To Cancer and LiveSTRONG have joined together to call on everyone affected by cancer – survivors, family and friends of those who lost the battle, doctors, nurses and scientists; advocates – to step up and inspire everyone living with cancer to continue their fight as part of National Cancer Survivors Day.

There are 28 million people living with cancer right now across the globe. Each day, in the U.S. alone, over 4000 more people are diagnosed.

Stand Up To Cancer and LIVESTRONG are joining forces in recognition of the bravery of those in the fight and those who have won the battle. They are calling for survivors to declare themselves and inspire everyone living with cancer to stand up and keep fighting.

Join Ben Stiller At Help Haiti Charity Event

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Ben Stiller is giving away two free tickets to the STILLERSTRONG Help Haiti Event he is hosting in NYC on Friday to the person who raises the most money by midnight tonight.

“Starting February 7th, the person who joins my team and raises the most money by February 9th at 11:59pm eastern will win 2 Free Tickets to the Help Haiti Event in NYC on Friday, February 11th,” Stiller has announced on his fundraising page on Edward Norton’s Crowdrise website. "I’m hosting the event which will honor Sean Penn’s relentless efforts to help Haiti. It will also raise money for our foundation and what we are doing in Haiti.

“Inspired by my first visit to Haiti in 2009, I started a unique fundraising campaign called Stillerstrong. Basically, the idea was to rip off Lance Armstrong’s wristband campaign for Livestrong, only do it with headbands. Our first campaign resulted in more than $300,000 raised to support the Save the Children School in Cévérine, Haiti. When the January 2010 earthquake hit, we expanded our commitment to Haiti with a broader effort to rebuild schools for children affected by the catastrophe. We launched the “Haitian School Initiative” in partnership with Architecture for Humanity – a non-profit organization that brings design, construction and development services to communities in need.

Ralph Lauren Launches Celebrity Charity Auction

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:30:00 +0000

To mark the 10th anniversary of Pink Pony, Polo Ralph Lauren is launching its first Pink Pony Online Auction in partnership with luxury charity auction site charitybuzz.

The auction will showcase more than 200 unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences offering bidders a chance to step into the world of Ralph Lauren. Whether it’s a Personal Tour of Ralph’s World-Famous Car Collection, a Day of Golf with Polo Golfer Tom Watson, a Weekend at Ralph’s Round Tree Villa in Jamaica, or VIP Front Row Tickets to Ralph’s Next NYC Fashion Show, nothing is off the table.

100% of net proceeds benefit The Pink Pony Fund for cancer research. The online auction began on October 1st and runs through October 21st at www.charitybuzz.com/RalphLauren.

Vince Neil To Launch Charity Initiative For Sick Kids

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0000

International rock icon Vince Neil of Motley Crue and music industry leader Jeff Castelaz of Dangerbird Records, both fathers of children who lost their battles with Wilms’ Tumor, a rare form of pediatric cancer, are teaming up to launch a new joint fundraising and awareness initiative for their respective organizations -The Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation and The Pablove Foundation.

On Tuesday, September 28th, the two rock n’ roll fathers will return to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where their children – Sklyar Neil and Pablo Thrailkill Castelaz – were treated. With renowned physician, Dr. Leo Mascarenhas, who treated both Skylar and Pablo, Neil and Castelaz will speak at this special press conference, along with several special guests.

Neil and Castelaz will honor the memory of their children, as well as all of the young cancer patients currently being treated at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and across the country, while recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The two dads will take this opportunity to announce plans to raise funds and awareness for the charitable foundations they created to fund pediatric research in the fight against childhood diseases.

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.

Lance Armstrong Attends Charity Mountain Bike Fundraiser

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong attended a charity mountain bike fundraiser recently.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado is a haven for outdoor activities and adventure, creating the perfect host environment for fundraisers and charity events revolving around fly fishing and bike riding. Casting 4 A Cure was a recent fly fishing tournament with all proceeds benefiting those with Rett’s Syndrome. Ride 4 Yellow, the first annual mountain bike fundraiser in Steamboat Springs, was attended by Lance Armstrong, with proceeds benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Ride 4 Yellow is a first year charity fundraiser benefiting cancer research, and the mountain trails surrounding Steamboat Springs and Marabou set the perfect stage for the charity mountain biking event. The fundraiser saw a turnout of over 200 different mountain bikers, ultimately raising $300,000 for cancer fighting charities. Among the 200 participants were seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and Marabou’s own Abi Slingsby, a mountain bike Master Guide at the exclusive Colorado mountain properties of Marabou Ranch. Abi is a mountain biking champion in the state of Colorado, a certified mountain bike coach, and a member of the USA Cycling Association.

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.

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.

Stars Play American Century Championship Golf For Charity

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:30:00 +0000

The 21st annual American Century Championship golf tournament took place over the weekend in Nevada, in honor of Lance Armstrong.

For an incredible athlete who was diagnosed with testicular cancer, with a tumor that had metastasized to his lungs, this charity golf tournament benefited the Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation and several local and national cancer institutes.

Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Jerry Rice, Taylor Hicks, Troy Aikmen, Don Cheadle and Mario Lemieux were among the 80 sports and entertainment celebrities and hall of famers who competed this weekend.

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.

Stand Up To Cancer To Return With Second Celebrity Charity Telecast

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:45:00 +0000

Two years after an historic fundraising telecast and the start of a groundbreaking grassroots movement, Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) will return to primetime television on September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT, with a star-studded appeal to build continuing public support and donations for cutting-edge cancer research that translates at a rapid pace from the laboratory to treatments and technologies that benefit patients.

Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and Brian Williams announced the upcoming show during individual live appearances on CBS’s “The Early Show,” ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “TODAY” show, respectively. The three network evening news anchors — who will host the September 10th telecast, executive produced by Laura Ziskin — participated in an interview together last week, discussing the upcoming fundraising event as well as the encouraging progress of “Dream Teams” of researchers SU2C has funded to date. Portions of that interview, the first joint appearance by this group of anchors, also aired on the morning shows.

Lance Armstrong Has 48 Hours To Raise $75,000 For Charity

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong has 48 hours to raise $75,000 for the LiveStrong Foundation, and he needs your help.

“This morning we launched I RIDE FOR LIVESTRONG, a dynamic, virtual version of the Tour of California, where I will be racing starting on Sunday,” said the super cyclist. "This online event allows you to create your own virtual bike, tell us who you ride for (a survivor or caregiver who has inspired you) and race through the California landscape using your story to invite more people to join us in the fight against cancer.

“When we talked to our partners at RadioShack about the campaign, they raised the stakes: If we can get 10,000 people to join the ride in the next 48 hours, RadioShack will donate $75,000 to LIVESTRONG. It’s an amazing opportunity and we are thankful for their support. But we can’t get there without your help.

Lance Armstrong Begins Work On Cancer Centre In Australia

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong has launched his Tour Down Under in Australia by breaking ground for a new cancer research centre in Adelaide.

The cyclist has been instrumental in raising funds to build the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, which will house over 100 researchers. The facility will also include a LiveStrong Research Wing, and Armstrong has offered doctors at the Flinders centre access to the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s global network of researchers, philanthropists and political leaders.

“I am standing here today because I have been cured,” he said, "but it is important to keep in mind there are other stories – names we don’t know, faces we don’t know, stories we don’t know – which didn’t have the same outcomes.

Celebrities’ Quick Response To Haiti Disaster

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Here’s what some celebrities are up to, in response to the earthquake disaster that has destroyed Port-au-Prince and devastated Haiti:

Don Cheadle, George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt: “The people of Haiti are in desperate need of help. Our organization, Not On Our Watch, will do whatever it can and we know the international community will as well.” Not On Our Watch has donated $1 million in emergency response funds to provide medical services to victims of the disaster.

Wyclef Jean: “Yéle Haiti Foundation has pulled together a group of like minded organizations and first responders in order to help coordinate the delivery of emergency services and materials needed by victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Each of the organizations will undertake their own fundraising and on-the-ground operations, but have agreed to share resources, collaborate when it makes sense and avoid duplication.” Four airlifts of medical and emergency supplies and food have already gone out. ONEXONE, one of the like minded organizations, has also already shipped medical supplies, water and blankets for on-the-ground support.

Lance Armstrong, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Donate To Earthquake Victims

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:15:00 +0000

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong is the latest star to donate to victims of the Haitian earthquake.

The star’s LiveStrong Foundation, has pledged $250,000 to relief charities to help in the rebuilding of the country.

“I think what’s on top of everybody’s mind is the earthquake in Haiti and the devastation we all have seen on television or the newspaper or the internet,” he said in a video message. "Some say more than a 100,000 lives lost.

Ben Stiller Goes Head Band-To-Head Band With Lance Armstrong

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Ben Stiller has gone head-to-head with Lance Armstrong for charity – parodying Armstrong’s LiveStrong Foundation with his own StillerStrong Foundation.

The comedy actor is selling headbands for Save the Children, a charity he visited Uganda for earlier this year.

“With Save the Children, because I assume they know how to save kids, we are raising money to expand the school, dig a drinking water well there, and set up a self sustainable crop field to help the residents keep the school going for years to come,” said Stiller. “It’s only one school, but hopefully our efforts will lead to greater awareness for the education needs of the children in Haiti. If not, maybe it will bring the headband back into fashion.”

Tony Hawk Invites P Diddy To Stand Up For Skateparks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Skateboarder Tony Hawk is to hold a family festival in Las Vegas that features music, action sports, and a unique auction to benefit at-risk youth.

The Las Vegas Strip has seen some incredible productions over the years, but Saturday, November 7 will mark the first time the world of action-sports descends upon the Wynn Las Vegas resort for a day of fun and festivities for the whole family, all to benefit an important cause.

Join Tony, fellow Benefit Committee members Sean Diddy Combs, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dana White, Jr., Ron Burkle, Michael Eisner, Andrew Pascal, Elaine Wynn, Lorenzo Fertitta, Frank Fertitta III, Robin Greenspun, Travis Barker, and Jeff Fine, and their celebrity guests for an exclusive afternoon of fun, games, music, skateboarding, and BMX, while helping the Tony Hawk Foundation bring free, quality public skateparks to youth in low-income communities across the U.S.

Today Is Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG Day

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

13 years ago, on this very day, professional cyclist Lance Armstrong – at age 25 – was diagnosed with testicular cancer.

This, however, did not stop him from winning the Tour de France in a record-breaking seven consecutive years, from 1999 to 2005.

In 1997, he founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Over the years, his foundation has supported cancer research and education, as well as awareness and advocacy campaigns all around the world.

Toronto Film Festival To Host Cinema Against AIDS

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

On September 15, 2009, amfAR – The American Foundation for AIDS Research – and Dignitas International will partner on the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS event during the Toronto International Film Festival.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and amfAR Ambassador Michelle Yeoh will serve as chairs of the evening, along with amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, John Demsey, Milutin Gatsby, Trudy Grant, amfAR Founding Chairman Dr. Mathilde Krim, Dignitas co-founder Dr. James Orbinski, and Kevin Sullivan. Grammy Award-winning musical artist Sarah McLachlan will deliver a special performance.

Armstrong Aids Injured Cyclists

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong is helping some injured cyclists get back on bikes again after receiving a heartfelt plea from a stranger who heard of the hit and run incident.

Armstrong was touched by the story of five cyclists, who were hit by a minivan in the Ottawa suburb of Kanata last month, and dedicated the 16th stage of the Tour de France to the victims, as well as to a woman in Montreal and Beastie Boys member, MCA, who are both battling cancer.

“I hope everybody there is doing well and we’re all thinking about you,” he said in his video blog.

Lance Armstrong Looking For Charity Volunteers

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong and the Lance Armstrong Foundation are looking for volunteers to help out at a major conference in Ireland later this month.

The LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit will take place in Dublin between August 24-26 and will attract over 500 delegates – including health ministers and representatives from cancer organizations – with an aim to urgently address the global cancer burden and introduce new commitments to cancer control by bringing together world leaders, corporations, non-governmental organizations and advocates in an unprecedented show of solidarity. More than 200 organizations and individuals making extraordinary commitments are being invited to attend the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other advocates, network, gain media exposure and access tools and resources.

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is the main venue for the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit. Other event venues include Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate. The Foundation is seeking around 250 volunteers to act as greeters, runners, and representatives.

Lance Armstrong Launches Cancer Petition

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong has revealed the reasons he is riding in this year’s Tour de France and how you can help him find a cure for cancer as he competes for his 8th title.

“I returned to cycling this year for one reason: to fight for the 28 million people affected by cancer worldwide,” wrote the cyclist in an email to his fans. "We are making tremendous progress in this fight, but there’s still so much to be done. By next year cancer will be the #1 killer in the world and yet most of the world’s leaders lack any real plan to fight back. During my 20-day ride in the Tour I’m calling on leaders around the world to make major commitments to fight cancer worldwide – but I can’t do it alone.

“As a first step, will you join me and sign the World Cancer Declaration – a major global push to pressure the world’s leaders to act now on cancer? As an added incentive, a donor has pledged to give $30,000 if we can collect 30,000 signatures before the end of the Tour.