Look To The Stars News: Kelly Preston

Sting To Join James Taylor At Charity Concert

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

James Taylor will play a special charity concert at Carnegie Hall next month, joined by a host of celebrity friends.

The show on April 12 will celebrate Carnegie Hall’s 120th birthday and will raise money for the venue’s artistic and educational programs. Musical guests will include Sting, Bette Midler and Steve Martin.

The Honorary Artist Committee for the event includes Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, Kelly Preston, Tavis Smiley, John Travolta and Jay-Z.

Celebrities To Make A Difference At We Promise Charity Gala

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The red carpet is being rolled out and the stars will be present in Virginia Beach on September 1, 2010, at the We Promise Foundation’s Diamonds in the Sky Gala black tie fundraising event to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses.

Actress Teri Polo of the “Meet the Parents” movie series will return as special Celebrity Emcee, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Bode Miller, will trade in the slopes for the sand and surf as a special guest. Also in attendance will be music legend, Eddie Money, who will provide world-class entertainment with a live performance.

These stars and more will be bringing Hollywood’s glamour and glitz to the oceanfront to support the We Promise Foundation’s mission to make dreams come true for children. Though, the biggest stars of the evening will be the “We Promise” children, who have experienced unthinkable hardship through their battle with degenerative, life-threatening, debilitating and chronic illnesses.

Courteney Cox And Friends Hit The Red Carpet For Charity

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Sunday evening, the stars shined brighter than ever for children struggling with life-threatening illnesses. The We Promise Foundation’s Red Carpet Celebrity and Designer Handbag Auction came to a close raising a total of $3,162 to help make children’s dreams come true.

The Red Carpet Celebrity and Designer Handbag Auction offered incredible designer handbags and accessories from celebrities including Courteney Cox, Alana Stewart, Kelly Preston, Kristin Cavallari, Megan Kelly, and some world-renowned designers such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Michael Kors and Mary Frances. Courteney Cox’s PRADA messenger handbag and the Salvatore Ferragamo Python Tote handbag were the fan favorites. With all items starting at just $.99, eBay bidders had the opportunity to bag a one-of-a-kind luxury item while making a life-changing difference for kids in the community.

Bid On Celebrity Handbags In Charity Auction

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The We Promise Foundation, a children’s charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for over 500 children, is hosting The Red Carpet Celebrity Handbag Auction in partnership with eBay’s GivingWorks.

This event launched July 11 on eBay with a 7-day auction ending July 18; featuring an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind handbags and accessories donated by the finest design houses, generous donors and celebrities like Courteney Cox, Kelly Preston, Kristin Cavallari, Megan Kelly, Alana Stewart and Gretchen Carlson.

John Travolta And Kelly Preston Donate To Charity In South Africa

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000

John Travolta has donated US$10,000 to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund while attending the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela established the organization to develop partnerships and programs which empower and improve the well-being of children and youth, and promote the rights of children and youth through the influence of public policy and social awareness.

Travolta – who is visiting the Australian football team as an ambassador for Qantas – attended a special event with his wife, Kelly Preston, in Johannesburg during the weekend to hand over the 70,000 Rand donation.

Annual Women's Conference To Attract Big Names

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Maria Shriver will once again host the annual Women’s Conference in October, and tickets go on sale on July 13.

The first Women’s Conference – formerly known as the California Governor and First Lady’s Conference on Women – was held over twenty years ago, but it has been under the leadership of First Lady Shriver and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger that the event has become the premier event in empowering and inspiring women.

“I am honored to again be hosting what has become the nation’s premier forum for women, where the world’s greatest hearts and minds convene every year to empower women to find a common purpose, be united by a shared conversation, and see themselves as a collective WE,” said Shriver. “This year, I am urging women to take time to explore their deepest hopes and aspirations, and I hope they leave the conference with a better sense of just who they want to be — and the knowledge of how to get there.”

John Travolta Makes Massive Donation

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +0000

John Travolta and Kelly Preston made a special announcement when they attended a charity premiere of the new animated film Bolt in their hometown of Ocala, Florida, on Friday night.

The charity premiere raised $55,000 for the local Boys & Girls Club of Marion County, a figure that got cheers from the crowds that turned out to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars. However, Travolta had a bigger surprise in store.

“And just because I’m in a good mood, I’m gonna add another $10,000 to that.”

Kelly Preston Presents Donation In England

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:30:00 +0000

Kelly Preston has presented a cheque for £50,000 (US$82,100) to the Sussex Air Ambulance on behalf of the L. Ron Hubbard Foundation earlier this week.

The Sussex Air Ambulance Service provides helicopter emergency medical service all over the south of England, and attends an average of four incidents every day. Funded entirely by voluntary donations, the Ambulance can reach any part of Sussex within 15 minutes and can transport patients to the nearest major hospital or specialist unit in a fraction of the time taken by land ambulance.

“That will enable us to save 50 lives, so you should all be proud of yourselves,” said Delaine Shearman, Sussex County Fundraiser for the charity.

Travolta and Preston Raise Funds for Premature Babies

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:55:13 +0000

John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston, helped raise over $1 million for St Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday.

The pair attended the Foundation’s 27th Annual Red Rose Ball, the oldest charity ball in Jacksonville. The 2008 black-tie event began with cocktails, followed by dinner. Silent and live auctions featured memorabilia signed by Travolta.

The proceeds from this year’s event are going towards the renovation of the neonatal intensive care unit within Marcia C. and Ricardo Morales, Jr. Infant Nursery at St. Vincent’s .

Stars Design Ugg Boots For Charity

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:56:14 +0000

It may be cold, and snow may be falling outside your window, but a new charity auction might have just the thing to keep you warm and cosy this winter. A host of celebrities have got together to fight the winter blues by designing a range of sheepskin-lined Ugg boots, with all proceeds going to fight childhood diseases.

Sharon Stone, Penelope Cruz, and John Travolta are just some of the 22 stars trying to keep your toes toasty this holiday season, with a variety of designs on offer in the auction to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, America’s third largest healthcare charity.

St. Jude’s is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases, and offers free treatment to all of its patients. The hospital, based in Memphis, Tennessee, was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas, and shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities all around the world, making it a leader in children’s healthcare.