Look To The Stars News: Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan To Be Honored At WildAid Gala

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Jackie Chan is to be honored at the annual WildAid benefit gala in San Francisco next year.

The gala – A Wild Night – will take place on May 11. Save the date now and get in early for tickets – it’s certain to sell out.

Jackie Chan has been extremely vocal in speaking out against the use of tiger products in China, and is an active supporter of WildAid China.

Jackie Chan Believes In Love At Charity Event

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan hosted a very special charity event in Beijing during the weekend.

The Believe In Love event on December 17 was co-sponsored by the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation and CCTV, and saw the action star auction a scarf signed by both himself and Will Smith – which raised US$157,000 – as well as a hunting chair, which went for US$315,000. Jackie surprised everyone present by announcing that he would match the auction price for the chair with a personal donation of $315,000.

The event raised $2.3 million to help sick children in China.

Jackie Chan Meets Americans Promoting Study Abroad

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Earlier this week, Jackie Chan invited a group of Chinese and American students to visit him on the set of his new movie to increase awareness and support for study abroad programs for Americans in China.

The students – participating in a program called Americans Promoting Study Abroad (APSA) – were in Beijing for a special art week and charity concert co-sponsored by the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation. The Booey Lehoo concert will be held at Beijing’s National Stadium on December 17 and will feature will.i.am and apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend and leading Chinese pop stars.

APSA and the concert are supported by the 100,000 Strong Initiative, which aims to increase the number of American students studying in China by 100,000 in four years.

Stars Get Behind The American Red Cross For Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:40:00 +0000

More than a dozen celebrities are urging their fans and the public to donate to the American Red Cross this holiday season and give a gift that will help people when they need it most.

Celebrities who are actively encouraging support for the Red Cross holiday giving campaign include those on the National Celebrity Cabinet as well as other entertainment supporters. Actors Nick Cannon, Jackie Chan, Ted Danson and Alyssa Milano; television personalities Nate Berkus, Leeza Gibbons, Dr. Phil McGraw and Nancy O’Dell; and award-winning artists Amy Grant, Wynonna Judd, Maroon 5 and Darius Rucker have lent their support.

Jackie Chan Organizes Charity Auction In Beijing

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:10:00 +0000

September 14 saw actor and Richard Mille ambassador Jackie Chan help organize a charity auction in Beijing to benefit needy children from rural areas.

In support of his friend Jackie Chan’s Dragon’s Heart Charity, Richard Mille collaborated with the star to design a one-of-a-kind watch, the RM JC Tourbillon, especially for this event.

Jackie Chan Attends Dragon's Heart Summer Camp

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan was in Beijing on September 3 for the closing ceremony of the first Dragon’s Heart Summer Camp.

The camp was part of Jackie’s Dragon’s Heart Charity, which aids children in poverty-stricken areas in China. Jackie watched as children at the camp sang and danced for him, then talked to them about leading a charitable life.

From Jackie’s website: "When Jackie Chan isn’t making movies, he is very busy working to help other people, especially children. Jackie has been involved in charity work for 20 years, establishing his Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation in 1988. In October of 2004, Jackie founded the Dragon’s Heart Foundation to help children and the elderly in poor and remote areas of China. The Dragon’s Heart Foundation builds schools in these remote areas and also gives aid to the elderly and handicapped. In the past four years, Jackie has taken many trips to remote areas of China to bring supplies and most of all to bring love and support to poor children and the elderly.

Jackie Chan Hands Out Books In China

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan was in Qingdao, China, on August 8 to hand out books at the start of the Send A Book For A Better Tomorrow 2011 Campaign.

As part of his role as Goodwill Ambassador for the China Foundation for the Alleviation of Poverty, the action star handed out children’s books as well as books on art and literature which were donated by publishers, such as the Qingdao Publishing Group.

The campaign will deliver 500,000 books this year – with a total of 3 million books being handed out over the next 3 years.

Jackie Chan Attends Operation Smile Event In Beijing

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan was in Beijing on August 6 to attend Operation Smile’s International Student Cultural Exchange, where over 800 college and high school students from 23 countries around the world gathered to learn firsthand how to enhance their knowledge of global cultures, strengthen their character, and develop into future philanthropic leaders.

For almost 2 decades, Jackie Chan has helped to spread awareness for children suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate and Operation Smile’s work in China. In 1993, he donated $2 million (HK) and an anesthesia machine to help Operation Smile provide free surgeries for more children in China.

Jackie Chan's Charity Work Featured In Forbes Asia

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Jackie Chan is the subject of a fantastic article on celebrity charity giving in Forbes Asia Magazine.

“Fame has transformed Chan into one of Asia’s premier philanthropists,” reads the article, by Ron Gluckman. "Others may give more or get more attention, but probably nobody works harder for more causes than Chan. ‘Every time we ask him to do an event, he agrees without any question,’ says Anthony Lau, director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Chan has been the face of everything from no-smoking campaigns to cleanup efforts. Lau recalls requesting the star’s appearance in Japan two years ago. Chan was working in remote China but flew 30 hours straight to the event. “The next day, he made the journey back—another 30 hours.”

“Chan has always regretted his lack of a formal education. So when he launched the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation in 1988, it offered scholarships and other help to young people. Over the years the scope has broadened to include medical services, help for the poor and quick responses to natural disasters. After China’s Sichuan earthquake he donated more than $1.3 million to relief. His impact is multiplied when he lends his name and puts his boundless energy behind a cause.

Jackie Chan Takes Part In Eco Event In China

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan was in Guiyang, China, last week for the third annual Eco-Forum Global event.

The event aimed to offer an interactive platform for the leaders of government, business, academia, and non-governmental organizations around the world to engage in strategic discussions of green economy, low carbon development, and eco civilization.

Jackie and his Seven Little Fortunes (Lucky Seven) group performed for the audience and spoke about ways to preserve the environment. He also renewed his commitment to helping the people of Guiyang.

Jackie Chan's Fans Donate To Charity Initiative

Fri, 20 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Fans of Jackie Chan have donated over US$2,600 in the last month to the action star’s Build A School For A Dollar initiative.

According to his website: "When Jackie Chan isn’t making movies, he is very busy working to help other people, especially children. Jackie has been involved in charity work for 20 years, establishing his Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation in 1988. In October of 2004, Jackie founded the Dragon’s Heart Foundation to help children and the elderly in poor and remote areas of China. The Dragon’s Heart Foundation builds schools in these remote areas and also gives aid to the elderly and handicapped. In the past four years, Jackie has taken many trips to remote areas of China to bring supplies and most of all to bring love and support to poor children and the elderly. There are many children who don’t have enough money to go to school and Jackie wants to help them get an education. He uses money collected through the Dragon’s Heart Foundation to help the children. But do you wonder where Dragon’s Heart gets donations from? They get money from people like you; people who just want to help kids who want to go to school. Jackie collects the money and then builds the schools! So far the Foundation has built twenty-one schools and elderly residences in Guizhou, Xichang, Shandong, Erdos, Changchun, and Yanbian! After the May 12, 2008 earthquake in Sichuan, Jackie promised to use money from the Dragon’s Heart Foundation to help rebuild schools in the devastated areas.

“In August, 2006 when Jackie came back from a Dragon’s Heart charity mission to Guizhou, China, he thought of a fun way for you to help poor children go to school. The project is called Build a School For a Dollar. You may wonder how anyone – even Jackie – could build a whole school for a dollar. Of course no one can. But if you put your dollar together with someone else’s dollar and a whole bunch of other dollars, you could have enough money to build a school! And that’s our plan. As an added bonus, Jackie has promised to match your donation. That means if you donate a dollar, Jackie will donate a dollar. If you donate ten dollars, Jackie will donate ten dollars!”

Jackie Chan Makes Wishes Come True For Sick Teens

Sun, 15 May 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan helped make the wishes of two sick American children come true recently when they traveled to meet him in Hong Kong.

Along with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jackie spent May 5 with 15-year-old Dayne Nourse and 14-year-old Keisha Knauss. Jackie hosted the kids as they toured his studio, visited his dogs and went out for dinner.

Jackie Chan Presents $3.3 Million To Charity In Japan

Sun, 08 May 2011 20:05:00 +0000

Jackie Chan has presented The Salvation Army in Japan with a check for US$3,356,078 raised from the massive celebrity charity concert he helped organize in Hong Kong last month.

On March 11th, a devastating magnitude 9 earthquake rocked northeastern Japan, triggering a destructive tsunami and series of strong aftershocks. Countless people have lost loved ones and their homes from this natural disaster. Since the disaster struck, members of the Salvation Army in Japan have continuously searched surrounding areas, supplying essential emergency relief materials to disaster victims, as well as coordinating with local government officials to provide immediate assistance to areas most in need.

All funds from the “Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders Candlelight Concert” in Hong Kong on April 1 – which saw Jackie and 170 artists perform – will be donated to the Salvation Army, which in turn will be used towards supplying and distributing immediate aid relief to disaster victims in seriously affected areas.

Jackie Chan Honorary Host Of WildAid Celebrity Charity Gala

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:30:00 +0000

The first annual WildAid Charity Gala will take place in San Francisco this week, honoring celebrity NBA legend Yao Ming and featuring honorary hosts such as Jackie Chan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Norton and Bo Derek.

The event will celebrate the organization’s global conservation work, and will honor Ming for his help in reducing the consumption of shark fin soup in China.

Red Cross Announces New Stars For National Celebrity Cabinet

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Five celebrities join the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need – down the street, across the country and around the world.

New members include talk show host and designer Nate Berkus, Emmy and Tony award winning performer Kristin Chenoweth, Latin star and multiple award winner Rogelio Martinez, award-winning country artist Darius Rucker, and Christian/Pop recording artist, Michael W. Smith.

With the addition of the five new members, the Red Cross now has 40 members on its National Celebrity Cabinet. This group of newcomers joins the National Celebrity Cabinet that also includes Josh Duhamel, Alyssa Milano, Greg Biffle, Pierce Brosnan, Jim Cantore, Jackie Chan, Chayanne, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Sara Evans, George Foreman, Leeza Gibbons, Amy Grant, Pat Green, Marcia Gay Harden, Patricia Heaton, Julianne Hough, Dwayne Johnson, Heidi Klum, Patti LaBelle, Demi Lovato, Eli and Peyton Manning, Marlee Matlin, Dr. Phil McGraw, Nancy O’Dell, Masi Oka, Rascal Flatts, Amanda Peet, Sally Pressman, Elisabeth Rohm, Anika Noni Rose, Jane Seymour, Jimmy Smits, Raven Symone and Daddy Yankee.

Jackie Chan Leads Celebrity Charity Concert For Japan

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan was joined by over 170 performers in Hong Kong on April 1 for a three hour celebrity charity concert to benefit victims of the Japanese tsunami.

Over 10,000 people – including Japan’s Consul-General to Hong Kong Yuji Kumamaru – gathered at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park for the Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders concert, raising around US$3 million.

“We’re here to tell the people of Japan – you’re not alone,” Jackie told the crowd, before singing the song he recorded for the event, Succumb Not to Sorrow.

Jackie Chan Leads A Charitable Life

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Jackie Chan met with the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong to discuss his upcoming celebrity charity concert – Love Without Borders 3/11 Candelight Gala – on March 29.

Over 100 stars will join Jackie at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on April 1. The action star has also recorded a special song for the event to raise money for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Jackie has also recorded a video explaining how easy it is to lead a charitable life.

Jackie Chan Reveals Charity Song Lyrics For Japan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Jackie Chan has revealed the lyrics to the new charity song he has recorded with a group of stars in Hong Kong to benefit the people of Japan.

The action star will be headlining a special celebrity charity concert for Japan in Hong Kong on April 1, joining over 100 performers at Victoria Park.

“We as members of the entertainment industry wish to bring hope and support to the people of Japan,” said Chan. “Whenever China has a disaster, it was easy for us to send in planes and supplies to the affected area, but with the Japan earthquake, it was difficult because no transport was going in and out of the disaster areas.”

Jackie Chan Announces Celebrity Charity Concert For Japan

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0000

Jackie Chan has announced that he will be holding a special fundraising concert for victims of the Japanese tsunami and earthquake in Hong Kong next month.

Love Without Borders 3/11 Candlelight Gala will take place at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on April 1, and will feature up to 100 performers.

Jackie hit the recording studio on Thursday with several Hong Kong singers and actors to record the theme song – Succumb Not to Sorrow – for the event.

Jackie Chan Plans Charity Initiative For Japan

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0000

Jackie Chan has made a special statement urging his fans to donate to victims of the devastating tsunami in Japan.

“The earthquake in Japan was a devastating disaster and I want the Japanese people to know that my thoughts are with them,” he said. “We all need to do everything we can to help and support the Red Cross and other relief organizations and to pray that the Japanese people will heal quickly from the emotional, physical, and economic devastation.”

The action star has also pledged his support for victims, and is currently organizing an exciting new charity initiative to raise money for those affected by the disaster.

Yao Ming To Be Honored At WildAid Charity Gala

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The first annual WildAid Charity Gala will take place in San Francisco in May, honoring celebrity NBA legend Yao Ming.

The event will celebrate the organization’s global conservation work, and will honor Ming for his help in reducing the consumption of shark fin soup in China.

The basketballer fronted a PSA campaign in China in 2010 to raise awareness of the fact that up to 70 million sharks are stripped of their fins and left to flounder on the sea bed every year to supply soup in the country.

Jackie Chan Finds Inspiration In White House Visit

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Jackie Chan has blogged about how a recent dinner with Barack Obama at the White House has made him feel good about the future of the world.

“I had dinner at the White House in Washington D.C.!” writes the action star. "President Obama invited me to attend a State Dinner in honor of China’s president Hu Jintao’s visit to America. I was so honored to be invited that I dropped everything I was doing and flew to the States to attend the dinner.

Celebrities Support Red Cross For Christmas

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:30:00 +0000

More than a dozen celebrities are urging their fans and the public to donate to the American Red Cross this holiday season and give a gift that could save the day for someone in need.

Celebrities who are actively encouraging support for the Red Cross holiday giving campaign include actors Josh Duhamel, Marlee Matlin, Jane Seymour, Jackie Chan and Jimmy Smits; television personalities Dr. Phil McGraw, Nancy O’Dell and Leeza Gibbons; and award-winning music stars Chayanne, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans and Pat Green. All are members of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet.

The Red Cross holiday giving campaign features an online Gifts that Save the Day catalog that enables people to make a tax-deductible charitable donation this holiday season that could provide food and shelter for a disaster victim for a day; a military comfort kit with a robe, phone or music card and other supplies for a wounded warrior; or basic necessities for a family who lost everything in a disaster.

Jackie Chan Visits Sichuan Earthquake Victims

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan visited the Sichuan Province of China this week to bring aid to victims still struggling with the effects of 2008’s devastating earthquake.

According to Jackie’s website: “On November 28, Jackie traveled to Sichuan with the People’s Insurance Company of China Charity Foundation to deliver supplies, donate money, and lend moral support. While there, he visited with the children, playing games and donating a piano.”

Jackie has been instrumental in helping the victims since the earthquake struck in May, 2008. This week, he also revisited the Panda Research Base in the region – which he donated US$146,600 to in 2009 and also became the “adoptive parent” of two panda babies – to see how breeding programs are advancing. To see photos, click here.

Jackie Chan Opens Children's Eye Center In China

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jackie Chan was in Chengdu, China, on November 27 to open the Jackie Chan Eye Center at Sichuan University Hospital.

According to his website: "The center is part of the ongoing efforts of the World Eye Organization to prevent and treat eye diseases through education, training, research and the establishment of ophthalmic centers, initially in China and subsequently in other parts of the world. Jackie is the Chairman of their International Advisory Board.

“Jackie expressed his hope that children with eye diseases would be cured and thanked the medical team for their hard work.”