Look To The Stars News: Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant Supports Charity HomeWalk In LA

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:30:00 +0000

United Way of Greater Los Angeles hosted the 5th Annual HomeWalk to end homelessness, a 5k run and walk commencing in Exposition Park, in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday.

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, the event’s Honorary Chair, kicked off the event that featured approximately 10,000 participants. With over 51,000 homeless men and women in Los Angeles County, nearly one-quarter of which are chronically homeless, United Way and its partners are working to drive community awareness and action as part of its year-round campaign to prevent and end homelessness. Over the past 4 years, HomeWalk has mobilized 18,000 walkers, raised $1.7 million and moved 9,000 people into permanent housing.

“For the fifth year, thousands of Angelenos presented a united front against homelessness – collectively saying that the current situation in Los Angeles County is unacceptable. It is crucial that our residents tell elected officials that they are outraged and want this issue solved. HomeWalk gives them that platform,” said Elise Buik, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles. “Our communities are suffering, and we know that by mobilizing Angelenos we can continue to raise funds and awareness to create pathways out of poverty, getting the homeless into permanent housing.”

Kobe Bryant Launches New Charity For Homeless Youth

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa have announced the official formation of the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (KVBFF), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth and families in need.

Focusing on youth homelessness in Los Angeles as its first initiative, funds raised by the Foundation will support organizations and programs that transform the lives of homeless youth and families by helping to create permanent housing and providing resources for education and career development.

“On my way to games, I noticed children and families living on the streets blocks away from where I play and it didn’t sit well with me,” said Kobe Bryant. “I wanted to help make a difference in homelessness and what better place to start than in my own back yard,” he added.

Kobe Bryant Talks Charity In South Africa

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Kobe Bryant was in South Africa recently, but attending the FIFA World Cup wasn’t the only thing on his mind – he also took the time to visit several charity initiatives.

He spoke to CNN about the importance of using his celebrity to give back to those in need.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to come and see the World Cup and to come and see South Africa,” he said. “Even though I’m a basketball player, the messages remain the same because I was a kid just like they were — it’s all about accomplishing the dream.”

Signed Perfumes From Halle Berry And Kim Kardashian Auctioned For Charity

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:30:00 +0000

Makatto.com has some great new celebrity charity auctions.

The auction site, which as formerly run auctions for Britney Spears’ sunglasses and Kobe Bryant’s shoes, is currently offering signed perfumes from Halle Berry and Kim Kardashian, Common’s lap top case, Lindsay Lohan’s Fendi choker, Wendy Williams’ shoes, Audrina Patridge’s ring and Phil Laak’s I-Pod case.

Proceeds from the auctions will go to charities such as the Red Cross, the American Heart Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Yéle Haiti Foundation.

Slip Into Kobe Bryant's Shoes For Charity

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:30:00 +0000

Now is your chance to step into the shoes of Kobe Bryant for charity.

Makatto.com is auctioning Nike ID sneakers signed by the LA Lakers guard – including a signed Letter of Authenticity – to benefit After-School All-Stars’ programs aimed at preparing middle school kids for high school, college, and the 21st century by offering academic support, enrichment opportunities, and health/fitness activities.

The auction site is also currently selling Common’s laptop case and a ring owned by Audrina Patridge to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the American Heart Association, and the Red Cross, among others.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Takes Kids On Charity Skiing Trip

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Fifty children from low-income families had the opportunity to hit the Mammoth Mountain slopes this past weekend, courtesy of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s After-School All-Stars.

The middle school students were treated to two days of skiing and snowboarding, lessons, lodging, meals, transportation and other events courtesy of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. All youths are members of After-School All-Stars; an organization founded by Governor Schwarzenegger, who visited with the students on April 25th.

Stars Join Larry King To Talk Charity For Haiti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:30:00 +0000

As reported earlier by LookToTheStars.org, a host of stars joined Larry King on CNN last night to encourage people to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The broadcast raised over $5 million for UNICEF and the Red Cross.

Famous faces such as Alyssa Milano, Mick Jagger, Ben Stiller, Ringo Starr, Colin Powell, John Mayer, Seal, Ryan Seacrest, Benicio del Toro, Tea Leoni, Scarlett Johansson, Christian Slater, Ashley Judd, Sarah Ferguson, Russell Simmons, P. Diddy, Kobe Bryant, Danny Glover, David Spade, Susan Sarandon, Nicole Richie, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Jeff Probst, Molly Sims, Peter Wentz, will.i.am and many more took the chance to appear on the show.

Each star took the time to speak about the disaster and appeal for donations.

Larry King To Host Star-Studded Haiti Special

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:40:00 +0000

Larry King will host a special two hour show tonight, Monday January 18, on CNN featuring a plethora of celebrities, leaders and activists talking about how YOU can help victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Expected to take part are Alyssa Milano, Mick Jagger, Ben Stiller, Ringo Starr, Colin Powell, John Mayer, Seal, Ryan Seacrest, Benicio del Toro, Tea Leoni, Scarlett Johansson, Christian Slater, Ashley Judd, Sarah Ferguson, Russell Simmons, P. Diddy, Kobe Bryant, Danny Glover, David Spade, Susan Sarandon, Nicole Richie, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Jeff Probst, Molly Sims, Peter Wentz, will.i.am and more.

The show will air on CNN at 8pm ET.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's After School All Stars

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

At the end of each school day, 15 million of our nation’s middle and high school students leave school with no supervised place to go between the hours of 3 pm to 6 pm. Due to the lack of supervision, many of them give into the pressures of their environment, join gangs and experiment with drugs, alcohol and sex, and over 33 percent will drop out of school.

To put an end to this destructive pattern, Governor Schwarzenegger founded After-School All-Stars, a national non-profit organization and the leading after-school program provider to middle and high school students living in disadvantaged areas.

Kobe Bryant Hits China For Charity

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Basketball star Kobe Bryant is currently touring Asia, and was in China during the weekend to launch a new charity initiative.

The Kobe Bryant China Fund will partner with the Soong Ching Ling Foundation to raise money within China for education and health programs. Bryant’s existing fund, the Kobe Bryant Family Foundation, will also educate school students in the U.S. about Chinese language and culture. It will pay the salaries of four teachers to teach Mandarin and Chinese culture to middle-school students.

Bryant is touring Asia to share his basketball skills through the “NIKE Champion Returns – Kobe Training Camp”.

Stars To Attend Charity Sports Spectacular

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The 24th annual Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular is to take place in LA this Sunday, June 7.

This year’s honorees are Laila Ali, Ryan Sheckler and Dwayne Wade, and celebrities expected to attend include Snoop Dogg, Joel Madden, Tom Arnold and many more.

The Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular has been heralded by the Los Angeles Times as the premier sports awards dinner in the country. This exciting charity event was established in 1986 in response to the promise of genetic research leading to the understanding of numerous genetic diseases found in children as well as adults.

Stars Expected At Cathy's Kids Gala Tonight

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Celebrities from sports, TV and film are expected to attend the 5th anniversary gala of the Cathy’s Kids Foundation later today, Friday April 17.

Cathy’s Kids was founded by Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom in March 2004 to make a positive impact on the lives of under-privileged children, as well as target a disease that has played a significant role in Lamar’s life, cancer. Lamar lost his mother to stomach cancer and is committed to help causes that are focused on finding a cure and helping people who suffer from the disease.

The gala starts at 6pm at the Roosevelt Hotel Grand Ballroom on Hollywood Blvd, and celebrities expected include the entire Laker team including Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher, as well as Dania Ramirez, Nicky Hilton, David Katzenberg, Milla Jovovich, David Arquette, Audrina Patridge, Paris Hilton, Sanaa Lathan, Shawne Merrima, Brandon Marshall, Omar Epps, Christina Milian, Al Shear, Sean Riggs, Jason Steed, Black Thomas, Claudia Jordan, Faith Evans and many others.

Supporting A Colorful Vision Of Hollywood

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:23:33 +0000

The 15th annual Diversity Awards, a night when Hollywood celebrates diversity in the fields of film and television, took place at Universal Studios on November 17. The event is a benefit for the Multicultural Motion Picture Association’s (MMPA) Educational and Development Scholarship Fund, which helps talented and dedicated students seeking entry into the film and television professions.

The black tie event was open to the public at a ticket price of $300.00, and included a live auction conducted during the dinner in an effort to raise funds for the scholarship fund. A signed guitar by the members of R&B group Outkast was among the items for bid. A basketball signed by the original members of the Olympic Dream Team, including Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson, was also up for sale, and from the newer regime of basketball fame, there was a sneaker autographed by Kobe Bryant.

Celebrities of varied cultural backgrounds, including those of British, Haitian, Indian, Latino, Italian, and American descent, came to present awards and support the event. Antonio Sabato Jr, Tatayana Ali, Sharon Leal, Kel Mitchell, Kal Penn, Sally Richardson, Michael DeLorenzo, and Romeo were just a few of the stars of the film, television and music worlds to attend.

Vijay Makes Charity Work In India a Big Deal

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:52:48 +0000

Former tennis star Vijay Amritraj is not only devoted to calling attention to the plight of those in need in India, he also backs up his devotion to these needs by hosting two charity events back to back.

At seven AM on Friday morning Amritraj hosted his 2nd Annual Celebrity Charity Golf Classic. Among the celebs to support the golf event were Golden Globe Winner Elke Sommer, Wonder Woman movie star Cathy Lee Crosby, James Sikking (Hill Street Blues/Doogie Howser), former soap star Tom Hallick and it was quite a big deal when two of the game show models from the hit Deal or No Deal hit the course at Simi Valley’s Lost Canyons Golf Club.

The day of efforts to raise money included raffles, silent and live auction items. Among the silent auction items included tickets donated by the Tiger Woods Foundation to the Masters champion play.