Look To The Stars News: Buzz Aldrin

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.”

Rob Lowe To Honor California's Best At Hall Of Fame Event

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The California Museum, home of the California Hall of Fame, welcomes Visit California’s celebrity spokesperson Rob Lowe as a special guest at the California Hall of Fame on Thurs., Dec 8, 2011. Lowe will join the official State of California ceremony to applaud Californians whose accomplishments have impacted not just the state, but the nation and the world.

“We are delighted that Mr. Lowe will be joining us as a special guest at the sixth annual California Hall of Fame,” said Dori Dennis Moorehead, Executive Director of The California Museum. “Mr. Lowe is a fitting and welcome addition to our evening celebrating the state’s visionaries who inspire us all to achieve the California Dream.”

“The heart and soul of this state lies in its people,” said Lowe. “I am honored to have the opportunity to join the Governor and First Lady to recognize this year’s inductees for pursuing their dreams, demonstrating perseverance and inspiring generations of Californians.”

Go SCUBA Diving With Buzz Aldrin For Charity

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Space artifacts are now up for grabs in the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) Fall Auction of Astronaut Experiences & Memorabilia, which goes through September 3.

Bidders will have the chance to own relics from over five decades of mankind’s journey into the unknown, including autographed items from astronaut legends like Buzz Aldrin and John Glenn.

The unique auction is infused with space history, boasting autographs from the Mercury 7 astronauts, a piece of the Apollo 13 command module and a shirt worn in space by shuttle astronaut Kathy Thornton. Also available are seven “Astronaut Experiences” – rare opportunities which give fans the chance to spend one-on-one time with hero astronauts. Featured adventures include a Bahamas Cruise with Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter and a Mars Rover Launch Viewing with STS-1 Pilot Robert Crippen. You could even go SCUBA diving in Mexico with Buzz Aldrin!

Meat Loaf And Miley Cyrus To Perform So The World May Hear

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Bill Clinton, Marlee Matlin, Doug Pitt and Randy Hogan will be honored at this year’s Starkey Hearing Foundation So The World May Hear Awards Gala.

Each year, the Foundation’s So the World May Hear Awards Gala recognizes those who have made a commitment to helping others and affect positive change in the world. The Starkey Hearing Foundation joins forces with celebrities and athletes alike to raise awareness and deliver the gift of hearing to those in need around the world.

The So the World May Hear gala will feature performances by Reba, Meat Loaf, LIBERA and Miley Cyrus, along with two surprise performances. Additional celebrities currently scheduled to attend include: Patricia Arquette, Hilary Swank, Whoopi Goldberg, Maria Bello, Verne Troyer, Buzz Aldrin, Kevin Sorbo, Gary Busey, Kevin Costner, Phil Hellmuth, Larry Fitzgerald, Santonio Holmes, Roy Williams and many more.

Jordin Sparks Performs At Celebrity Sports Spectacular For Charity

Tue, 24 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

The greatest names in sports and entertainment came together on Sunday, May 22nd at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Sports Spectacular to benefit the world-renowned Medical Genetics Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Hosts John Salley, Samantha Harris and Jim Hill kept guests entertained at the annual gala dinner and silent auction which honors the country’s top sports stars in an effort to combat genetic birth defects. Over $1.3 million were raised at the event.

Snoop Dogg To Host Celebrity Charity Sports Spectacular

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The greatest names in sports and entertainment will come together to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Sports Spectacular to benefit the world-renowned Medical Genetics Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 22.

Snoop Dogg, John Salley and Jim Hill will host the annual gala dinner and silent auction which honors the country’s top sports stars in an effort to combat genetic birth defects. This year’s honorees include NBA Star Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers, Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, NFL Defensive Player of the Year Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers and U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan. More than 1,800 prominent sports figures, entertainers, and business, civic and community leaders will be on hand to support and raise funds for children suffering from genetic birth defects. Sports Spectacular has raised more than $20 million to benefit the life-saving work of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute.

Other celebrities expected to attend include Buzz Aldrin, Tia Carrere, Vivica Fox, Alison Sweeney, Michael Strahan, Summer Sanders and many more.

BGC Charity Day 2010 Attracts Celebrity Brokers

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Stars around the world raised charity cash yesterday, September 13, as part of the BGC Charity Day.

Celebrity brokers’ helped raise money by conducting real trades with BGC’s clients (the major banks and investment banks) over the phone from the trading floor (alongside a licensed broker). From these trades, worth millions of dollars in bonds, foreign exchange, derivatives and other products, BGC aimed to surpass last year’s total of $10 million globally, which brought the five-year total raised on BGC’s Charity Day to $33 million.

BGC Partners was created as Cantor Fitzgerald re-built following the World Trade Center attacks. Cantor was the worst hit company on 9/11, losing 658 of its employees – two thirds of its workforce at the time. To commemorate those who were lost on the day, every year on September 11, BGC’s revenues are distributed to dozens of charities around the world.

Stars Announced For BGC Charity Day

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

BGC Partners, a leading global intermediary to the wholesale financial markets, will hold its sixth annual BGC Charity Day on Monday, September 13th.

‘Celebrity brokers’ will help raise money by conducting real trades with BGC’s clients (the major banks and investment banks) over the phone from the trading floor (alongside a licensed broker). From these trades, worth millions of dollars in bonds, foreign exchange, derivatives and other products, BGC will aim to surpass last year’s total of $10 million globally, which brought the five-year total raised on BGC’s Charity Day to $33 million.

Buzz Aldrin Backs Xbox Charity Initiative In Australia

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

Xbox Australia has just announced a partnership fundraising campaign with the Make-A-Wish Foundation that will see proceeds from the sale of Halo Reach avatars and the Halo Wireless headset for the highly anticipated game on Xbox 360, Halo Reach, go to helping the charity grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

The announcement is led by Apollo 11 moon-landing astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, this week at a public lecture at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).

Managing Director for Xbox Australia, David McLean, said the idea to partner the launch of Halo Reach with a charity came from an unlikely source but was truly inspirational.

Simon Cowell Awarded For Charity Work

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Simon Cowell was honored with Variety – The Children’s Charity’s prestigious Humanitarian Award at the Variety World Conference at the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa on May 23.

Since 1938, Variety International’s Humanitarian Award has annually been awarded to a person who has shown incredible dedication in the support of humankind.

Variety International recognize Simon Cowell has utilized his position in the entertainment industry, in business and his international profile as a fundraising tool to support many charities and individuals around the world and has helped transform many lives of those in need.

Avril Lavigne Rocks Star-Studded Race To Erase MS Charity Event

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Friday, May 7, Co-Chairs Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 17th Annual of Race to Erase MS. The event raised $2 million to benefit the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis.

Celebrity guests as this year’s event included host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis and host Tommy Hilfiger, along with Buzz Aldrin, Loni Anderson, Tom Arnold, Drake Bell, Mayim Bialik, Brooke Burke, Sophia Bush, Kaley Cuoco, Taylor Dayne, Tony Dovolani, Erik Estrada, David Faustino, Jenny Fletcher, Debbie Gibson, Ashlan Gorse, Heart, Anne Heche, Chelsie Hightower, Nicky Hilton, Paris Hilton, Dr. Hollywood, Kelly Hu, Stephanie Jacobsen, Brody Jenner, Kym Johnson, Robert Knepper, Ali Landry, Jessica Lowndes, Avril Lavigne, Gilles Marini, James Maslow, Chris Massey, Kyle Massey, Dr. Phil McGraw, Rickey Minor, Nancy O’Dell, Apolo Anton Ohno, Masi Oka, Megyn Price, Kelly Rutherford, Melissa Rycroft, Jennifer Taylor, Alessandra Torresani, James Tupper, Aiden Turner and many more.

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.

Star Trek Stars To Attend Astronaut Charity Show

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The “Star Trek: The Next Generation” cast will teleport to the already stellar line-up of celebrity astronauts at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, FL on November 7 – 8, 2009.

Joining the autograph show’s roster of more than 25 hero astronauts, such as Apollo 11’s Buzz Aldrin and Apollo 13’s Jim Lovell, are Starfleet Officers LeVar Burton (Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Worf) and Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi).

Buzz Aldrin Attends Scholarship Dinner

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin joined his fellow Apollo crew at a charity dinner in Florida last week as part of celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of the first moon landing.

About 30 people attended the event at The Surf restaurant in Cocoa Beach to raise funds for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a charity that benefits college students pursuing science and technology degrees. Every year, The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards nineteen $10,000 scholarships to hard working students. To date, the foundation has awarded $2.6 million to deserving students nationwide.

Attendees also got items autographed by the astronauts and VIP tickets to a public Apollo anniversary celebration at Kennedy Space Center.

Buzz Aldrin Raps For Charity

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Buzz Aldrin is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his groundbreaking moon walk by releasing a rap song… for charity!

Rocket Experience was recorded by the 79-year-old to raise money for the ShareSpace Foundation, a charity the former astronaut founded in 1998 to share the wonders of space with children of all ages and to foster affordable space travel opportunities for all.

The music video, hosted on FunnyOrDie.com, also features appearances by Snoop Dogg and Tallb Kwell.

Rod Stewart To Headline Butterfly Ball

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:29:00 +0000

A host of celebrity guests are slated to attend the glamorous Butterfly Ball in London this month, raising money for sick and disabled children in the UK.

Guests including the Charity’s Ambassador, Elizabeth Hurley, Danny Cipriani, Kelly Brook, Rachel Stevens, Ronan Keating and Bruce Forsyth are all expected to attend the annual Caudwell Children fundraiser.

Astronauts Donate To Charity Auction

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is conducting an online Auction of Astronaut Experiences and Memorabilia. The auction is open now and will close April 18, 2009, at 5:00 PM EDT. All proceeds from this auction will directly benefit high achieving engineering and science students.

Bidders have the opportunity to win astronaut autographs as well as artifacts that flew in outer space and to the surface of the moon. Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and John Glenn are three of fifty astronauts who have donated items to the auction.

John Glenn has donated a considerable amount of his time to the auction. One lucky bidder will have the opportunity to eat lunch with Glenn and listen as the world’s oldest man to go into space shares his legendary stories of cosmic travel.

LTTS Exclusive: Hollywood Knights Slam-Dunk For Charity

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Look To The Stars’ Delinda Lombado recently got the chance to talk to the CEO of Hollywood Knights International, whose celebrity basketball team is a leader in charity fundraising.

Back in 1973, David Mirisch was way ahead of the curve. As founder of Hollywood Knights International, he is credited with being the first (or at least most important) person to pair celebrities with fundraising, producing some of the first consecutive tennis and golf charity tournaments in Hollywood.

Now headed by David’s son Michael (who took the reins as CEO in 1992), Hollywood Knights International are still going strong and its Celebrity Basketball Team has become a symbol for fundraising world-wide.

Alan Carr To Join Rod Stewart At Charity Ball

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Global superstar, Rod Stewart, has been confirmed as the headline act at an annual fundraising event for sick and disabled children, and comedians Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr have been confirmed as MCs for the night.

The generous singer, famed for hits including Maggie May, You Wear It Well and Sailing, has agreed to donate his appearance and perform at the Caudwell Children ‘Butterfly Ball’ in May after learning about the work of the Charity.

Catch A Baseball Signed By Five US Presidents For Charity

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +0000

A complete set of Harry Potter books signed by author JK Rowling and artworks signed by former president Jimmy Carter are some of the items up for sale in an exciting new auction to raise money for an organization that promotes peace and health worldwide and monitors elections in struggling democracies.

Over 100 items will be up for grabs in the auction, to benefit the Carter Center. One of the most sought-after prizes is a baseball signed by five American presidents – George Bush Sr, George W. Bush Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter. Also raising eyebrows and bids will be a a certificate commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, signed by Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong. There are also photographs taken on the moon and signed by the astronauts, as well as guitars signed by Crosby, Stills and Nash, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Michael Stipe, Bruce Springsteen and Kid Rock.

The auction will take place during the Carter Center’s annual Winter Weekend celebration Feb. 7 in Port St. Lucie. More information about the auction and how to bid online can be found at the Carter Center website.

Cream Of The Christmas Celebrity Charity Auctions

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again when most of us are looking for the perfect gift for those we love, and Look To The Stars wants to make the choice a little easier for you by highlighting some of the great celebrity items up for grabs in the name of charity.

Born-to-run fans of Bruce Springsteen will be revving their engines to get hold of the rocker’s very own Harley Davidson this Christmas. The customized Fatboy motorcycle is up for grabs to benefit the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, the charity founded in 1994 by former professional tennis player Andre Agassi and dedicated to transforming U.S. public education for underserved youth.

“This is my Harley Davidson Fatboy FXFSTF,” said Springsteen. "I bought this bike from a friend in 1993. I did some light customizing and put 9,000 happy miles on it on the backroads of New Jersey. It’s got straight pipes, a McConey carburator, HD saddlebags, custom handle bars, forward controls and foot pegs. It’s extremely reliable and a great cruiser. So, if you’re “Born to Run,” this bike’s for you!"

Get A Real Buzz In New Astronaut Auction

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin is just one of the astronaut legends offering once-in-a-lifetime artifacts and autographed items in the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) 6th Annual Online Auction of Astronaut Experiences and Memorabilia.

Along with Apollo 13’s Jim Lovell and the first American to orbit the Earth, John Glenn, Aldrin is auctioning items such as a food container from the legendary Apollo 13 flight, a rare NASA 50th anniversary print signed by over 20 space heroes, lunch with John Glenn, skydiving with 5-time Space Shuttle astronaut Robert Gibson, and viewing a Space Shuttle launch with the first shuttle pilot Robert Crippen.

“The astronaut experiences are a great way to combine our hobbies with our dedication to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation,” said Mercury astronaut and ASF founder Scott Carpenter. “The Foundation has a long standing commitment to support the best and the brightest science and engineering college students this country has to offer. This auction will generate significant funds for these students.”

Richard Branson's Rock The Kasbah Event Tonight

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +0000

For once, Sir Richard Branson will not be on stage at his Virgin Unite charity’s Rock The Kasbah event in Los Angeles later tonight, October 23. The business mogul and adventurer is sea-bound in a bid to beat a transatlantic sailing record.

The event will instead be hosted by Dancing With The Stars’ Samantha Harris and will feature performances by Natalie Imbruglia and Island Def Jam recording artist Jon McLaughlin.

The night will include a Moroccan dinner and an auction of epic proportions that will include items such as the chance to stay at Branson’s luxury game park in South Africa, race an Astin Martin around the California, name one of Virgin’s new A320 Airbuses, spend a week on Branson’s Private Paradise in the Virgin Islands, and much more.

World Magic Awards To Feed The Children

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0000

You can help make the problem of starving children disappear by attending the 2008 World Magic Awards this Saturday, October 11.

Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, the show will benefit Feed the Children, an organization that provides food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty, or natural disaster.

Featuring a host of the world’s best magicians – including Hans Klok – the World Magic Awards will attract John Schneider, Corbin Bernsen, Melora Hardin, Jonathan Schaech, Debbie Matenopolous, Ernie Hudson, Buzz Aldrin, Cristian de la Fuente, Ashley Jones and many others.

Kim Alexis To Host Diamonds In The Sky Gala

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Just close your eyes and make a wish… If only it were that easy. For deserving children benefiting from the We Promise Foundation’s series of fundraising events this fall, it truly is that magical! This year, with the help of supermodel Kim Alexis and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, a spectacular gala evening is followed by a prestigious golf tournament in Virginia Beach to underwrite wishes of children who struggle with debilitating or life-threatening illness through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern Virginia.

The 3rd Annual Diamonds in the Sky Gala is to be held at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront on September 3, and features silent and live auctions of celebrity memorabilia, athletic event and concert tickets, vacations and much more. The 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic will then be played at the Signature at West Neck Golf Course on September 4. The afternoon event is a sponsor/patron-only event that toasts more than 20 Wish children who join the players on the course.