Look To The Stars News: Dikembe Mutombo

Sting To Be Honored At Clinton Global Initiative

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Bill Clinton has announced the program and featured attendees for the seventh Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to be held September 20-22 in New York City.

This year’s gathering will bring together an estimated 1,200 diverse stakeholders, including current and former heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, national and local government officials, and leaders from the nonprofit sector to devise and implement workable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

“Since we began in 2005, CGI members have made great progress in addressing critical global issues by making more than 2,000 commitments through CGI that have and will improve the lives of more than 300 million people in more than 180 countries,” President Clinton said. “As many of these commitments come to fruition, I am proud that we will be showcasing the tangible impact they have made.”

Celebrity Guests Announced For FACE Africa Charity Gala

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

FACE Africa will hold its second annual Clean Water Benefit Gala in Boston later this month, honoring Marcus Samuelsson and featuring special guests Dikembe Mutombo and Whitney Port.

FACE Africa “connects and collaborates with individuals and organizations doing life-changing work around the world to raise awareness and help transform impoverished communities in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Their goal is to rebuild and improve communities that were impacted during years of civil unrest in Liberia and Sierra Leone by providing access to clean water and sanitation, education and training, health and nutritional programs, and empowering women and girls.”

Award winning chef and author Marcus Samuelsson has been a UNICEF Ambassador since 2000, and is highly supportive of the organization’s immunization programs. He has created menus for UNICEF’s annual Snowflake Gala, and spearheaded the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF partnership with Gourmet magazine.

Celebrities To Join Special Olympics At FIFA World Cup

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The Special Olympics is proud to announce an incredible roster of celebrities and football legends who will participate alongside 16 Special Olympics athletes in the inaugural match of the “Special Olympics Unity Cup” presented by Coca-Cola, at Cape Town Stadium just prior to a 2010 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match on 3 July.

Participants will include:

Zhang Ziyi, Chinese actress and Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Dikembe Mutombo Wins Charity Award For Second Time

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo’s basketball career is likely over due to a torn tendon in his left knee, but it’s his charitable work that begs our attention.

His name may be familiar to some after he was honored with the Presidents Service Award in 1999, the nation’s highest honor for volunteer service. Or you may recognize Dikembe’s name because he was inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in 2007. You may even know him from former President George W. Bush’s 2007 State of the Union Address where Bush acknowledged Dikembe for his work in support of African causes.

But now, the NBA’s oldest player is ready to retire and focus on his true calling.

Dikembe Mutombo Party With A Purpose

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0000

NBA Star and Humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo will be hosting a big pre-inauguration bash in Washington DC next week, January 19, to benefit his Dikembe Mutombo Foundation.

The party starts at 6PM at Eyebar located at 1716 I St NW. The event will feature 250 of DC’s Most Socially-Conscious Young Professionals, including comedian Dave Chappelle among others, a live DJ, and complimentary open bar from 6-7pm. Tickets are available by visiting the DMF Foundation.

Girls To The Maxx Invite You To No Limit Gala

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:30:00 +0000

On December 5, the Girls to the Maxx There is No Limit Foundation will be holding the first annual “La Guinais” Gala in New York to raise funds for the “La Guinais.”

The event, to be held at Mansion in N.Y. (530 West 28th St.), has attracted celebrities from film, music, and sport who will join the cause to raise funds for the cause.

Confirmed celebrities include: TLC’s ‘Take Home Chef’ and author Curtis Stone, NBA superstar and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo, world renown chef and restaurateur Jean George Vongeritchen, Emmy nominated producer and editor Michael Amoia, and Soap star Denise Vasi.

Africa Channel Delivers Positive News From The Continent

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:30:00 +0000

If you live in the greater Los Angeles area and have Time Warner Cable, you may want to tune into channel 176 and be among the first to watch ‘The Africa Channel’- a new cable television station dedicated to original news and entertainment programs from Africa.

Congolese-born NBA star and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo was among the first major investors in the idea of broadcasting African programming across America. He didn’t hesitate when asked to invest by Zimbabwean-born, James Makawa, the company’s CEO.

“This was a dream…how can we bring the African culture to the eyes of the American public,” said Mutombo, “There is a lot of things happening in the continent that is not getting any news or publicity here in America…right now, half the population of the African continent is under the age of 15, what are we doing to preserve that next generation.”

More Donations For Mutombo

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:32:56 +0000

Last week, Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander donated $500,000 to Dikembe Mutombo’s hospital in the Congo. And the next day, during the teams Tux & Tennies Charity Gala, Alexander raised the bar on charitable donations and kicked in another $250,000.

After honoring Mutombo for his career and charitable contributions, the Rockets owner admitted he was purposely setting a higher standard for fundraising and hoped to rally some high bids on the silent and live auction items. And it looks like it worked too – in total, the event raised an incredible $800,000 to benefit the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation.

Rockets Honor Dikembe Mutombo

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:44:52 +0000

After 17-seasons in the NBA, Dikembe Mutombo is considering retirement, but it’s his off-the-court efforts that were the basis for a special event last week.

On Wednesday the Houston Rockets center was recognized for his humanitarian efforts during a special halftime ceremony. NBA Commissioner David Stern and Rockets owner Leslie Alexander honored Mutombo in a heartfelt tribute, which was followed by a standing ovation, a massive donation to his foundation and a Tux & Tennies Charity Gala.

“What can you get the man who could be the reincarnation of Mother Teresa,” teammate Shane Battier said. “I don’t think there is anything we could give him to signify how much we love him as a teammate and how much he means to the NBA. Honestly.”

Clinton, Foxx Speak Against HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:22:10 +0000

One might not expect a politician and an award-winning entertainer to have much in common, but former US President Bill Clinton and actor/singer Jamie Foxx speak the same language when it comes to active involvement in fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis & malaria. The two shared the stage during the Annual Global Business Coalition Gala on June 13th at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

The award Gala is held annually to recognise companies and people who demonstrate action and commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Among the 700-plus guests were political leaders, celebrated entertainers, public heath experts and CEOs of member companies as well as NBA stars Dikembe Mutombo and Samuel Dalembert. Sir Richard Branson was one of the evening’s featured speakers, and discussed the commitment of his Virgin Unite to eradicating the HIV virus.

Jamie Foxx and HBO co-president Richard Plepler presented the premier of Test America, a Public Service Announcement campaign produced in conjunction with the National Basketball Association, GBC, and the Kaiser Family Foundation to educate millions of at-risk Americans about the need to get tested for HIV. Audiences were entertained when Foxx joined DJ Doug. E. Fresh in an impromptu rap, chanting “we’re here to fight H-I-V” with the spectators.