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Kim Kardashian Blogs Charity

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian has blogged about a very special charity event taking place in March 2012.

“This year I was diagnosed with psoriasis, a hereditary, genetic, autoimmune disease that effects over 125 million people around the world and currently has no cure,” she wrote on her official blog. "On March 4 2012 it will be the sixth annual Walk To Cure Psoriasis and I hope you guys will join me in helping raise funds and awareness for the event. Over the last five years they have raised almost 1.5 million dollars to help research for a cure and there are now 22 walks across the country! They also started the first ever DNA BioBank, which is used by researchers across the country and the money from the walk goes directly to this.

“If you suffer from psoriasis, know someone else who does, or just want to help find a cure for the millions of people whose lives are affected by the disease, you can text NPF to “50555″ to make a $10 mobile donation.”

Stars Come Out Around The World For ICAP Charity Day

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:45:00 +0000

ICAP, the world’s leading interdealer broker, raised a record $20 million (£12.75 million) worldwide on its 19th annual Charity Day, this week. This brings the total amount raised through the ICAP Charity Day, which started in 1993, to $139 million (£89.35 million).

In New York, Oprah Winfrey, Derek Jeter and Jessica Alba were just a few of the stars to visit ICAP’s offices to trade with customers in support of their charities – see some great photos of the trio here. The London office was also joined by Lewis Hamilton, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. Former President S R Nathan visited the Singapore office while Kevin Spacey attended in Sydney. Events were held in more than 60 offices worldwide.

In London, ICAP was honored to be joined by Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, in support of the charity Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres, of which The Duchess is Patron. The Duchess of Cornwall brokered several trades including one of $27 billion/€20 billion, the largest foreign exchange trade ever, between Barclays and Citigroup.

Photos: Oprah Winfrey And Jessica Alba Take Part In ICAP Charity Day

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

ICAP, the world’s leading interdealer broker, held its 19th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. On this day, 100% of company revenues and commissions will be donated to a selection of over 200 charities around the world.

Oprah helps raise money for her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa during ICAP’s 19th annual global Charity Day.

Stars Celebrate Babies With March Of Dimes

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The 6th Annual March Of Dimes Celebration Of Babies awards luncheon which was held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hotel raised nearly $1 million.

The Today Show’s Natalie Morales served as the Celebration of Babies program host.

The Celebration of Babies event honored three individuals who exemplify the March of Dimes commitment to improving the health of babies by helping moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn presented Donna Langley, Co-Chairman of Universal Pictures, with the March of Dimes Grace Kelly Award, which is bestowed upon a woman who shares the March of Dimes commitment to healthy pregnancies and thriving babies. Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and County Health Officer, received the Celebration of Babies Community Award, which honors an exceptional doctor who represents the values and beliefs of March of Dimes by reaching out to moms and families in the community in support of a day when all babies are born strong and healthy. Pediatricians Dr. Scott Cohen & Dr. Bess Raker of Beverly Hills Pediatrics received the Golden Rattle award, which is given to those who advocate for babies and who share the March of Dimes goal that every baby be given a healthy start.

Celebrity Moms To Be Honored At Charity Luncheon

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

March Of Dimes will celebrate the star-studded 6th Annual Celebration of Babies Luncheon on December 2 to honor individuals who exemplify the commitment to improving the health of babies by helping moms have a healthy, full-term pregnancy.

Honorees include Donna Langley, Co-Chairman, Universal Pictures, who will receive the March of Dimes Grace Kelly Award, bestowed upon a woman who shares in the commitment to healthy pregnancies and thriving babies; Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, Director of L.A. County Department of Public Health, who will receive the Celebration of Babies Community Award, which honors an exceptional doctor who represents the values and beliefs of March of Dimes; and pediatricians Dr. Scott Cohen & Dr. Bess Raker of Beverly Hills Pediatrics, who will receive the Golden Rattle award, given to those who advocate for babies and who share the goal that every baby be given a healthy start.

Bono And Celebrity Friends Lead PSA Against Famine

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:29:00 +0000

Bono has recruited some of his celebrity friends – including George Clooney, Jessica Alba and Joe Jonas for a new charity PSA aimed at raising awareness about the famine in East Africa.

“Drought, violence and political instability have invited in the grim reaper on a scale we have not seen in 20 years… more than 30,000 children have died in just three months,” he writes in The Huffington Post. "The pictures from Dadaab look like a nightmare from centuries past. Yet, this is the 21st century and these pictures are real and, on the whole, unseen. The food crisis in the Horn of Africa is nothing short of a humanitarian catastrophe, but it is getting less attention than the latest Hollywood break-ups and make-ups.

“ONE’s new film The F Word: Famine is the Real Obscenity isn’t a typical emotional emergency appeal. It’s about focusing the media spotlight on the tragedy unfolding. It’s about building political support in the US and around the world for interventions that will stop the suffering today and break the cycle of famine in the future. Most of all, it’s about taking action — because famine is man-made.

Emma Stone And Olivia Wilde Honored For Supporting Cruelty-Free Cosmetics

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0000

When actors Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde chose to partner with Revlon, they were signing on to represent one of the country’s first mainstream cruelty-free cosmetics companies.

In 1990 — more than 10 years before either Stone or Wilde landed their first acting roles — Revlon agreed to PETA’s request to permanently ban all product testing on animals. In the intervening decades, it has held fast to that pledge. And for choosing to promote only cruelty-free cosmetics, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde have both earned a Kind Choices Award from PETA. They will each receive a framed certificate and a card signed by PETA staffers.

“Emma, Olivia, and Revlon have our thanks for encouraging millions of fashion-forward young women to choose makeup that’s luxurious, not lethal,” says PETA Vice President of Laboratory Investigations Kathy Guillermo. “Cruelty-free companies such as Revlon make it easy for all of us to get a glamorous look without harming a hair on a bunny’s head.”

In A Perfect World And Babakul Raise Charity Funds At Celebrity Event

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0000

In A Perfect World and Babakul joined forces recently to help raise funds to build an education center for under privileged children in Nicaragua.

Janelle Keith, Michelle Vink and Manuela Testolini

Fashion Gives Back At Charity Event For Children In Nicaragua

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Babakul – the Los Angeles-based contemporary women’s collection whose celebrity fans include Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian and Brooke Burke – are to join forces with In A Perfect World to help build an education center for under privileged children in Nicaragua.

In an effort to give back ,the ladies of Babakul – Kym Gold and Sophie Wizmann – have designed a t-shirt that simply states “Build with Babakul”. 100% of the proceeds go directly into the efforts of In A Perfect World. The t-shirt is effortlessly chic with a minimal take on a traditional tee. The shirt features the In A Perfect World logo on the back corner, all the while draping perfectly to form a tousled and sexy silhouette. From the kimono-like sleeves to the wide crew neck, you won’t just be doing your community a service; you’ll be thanking yourself later when you’re ready for the evening after you’ve paired the top with skinny jeans, a pair of wedges, and a cropped leather jacket.

Jessica Alba And Michelle Obama Read Across America

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Jessica Alba joined Michelle Obama at a special celebration of reading at the Library of Congress in Washington DC on Wednesday.

The event marked the launch of Read Across America Day, an initiative of the National Education Association. NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every com- munity to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.

NEA’s Read Across America also provides NEA members, parents, caregivers, and children the resources and activities they need to keep reading on the calendar 365 days a year.

Global Green's Annual Pre-Oscar Party Not to Be Missed

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:02:00 +0000

Celebrities will be walking quite a few red carpets during ‘Oscar’ week in Los Angeles next month, but perhaps the most important carpet they’ll walk will be Global Green’s ‘green carpet.’

The Annual Global Green Pre-Oscar Party is where celebrities and other eco-luminaries are treated to the best in eco-products at the green products showcase and an organic bar. The evening culminates with stellar musical performances that help drive home Global Green’s message.

Only 1,500 guests are invited to the Feb 23rd event, where media and press will gather to hear the latest green messages from some of Hollywood’s biggest stars as they walk the ‘green carpet.’

Dora The Explorer Joins Salma Hayek For Celebrity Charity Auction In New Zealand

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Two exclusive Dora the Explorer backpacks – personally designed and autographed by celebrity mums Salma Hayek Pinault and Jessica Alba – will be sold for charity in New Zealand.

The two backpacks were gifted to Plunket by Nickelodeon, and were produced to celebrate Dora the Explorer’s tenth anniversary.

Stars To Come Out For Grayson's Gift Celebrity Charity Event

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000

David Beckham, Heidi Klum, Seal, Patrick Dempsey, Jessica Alba, AnnaLynne McCord and many other celebrities are expected to attend the first ever Grayson’s Gift fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Thursday, November 11.

Grayson’s Gift is a very special charity set up by Leslie and Cliff Katab, whose son died from a brain tumor: "We went through many surgeries and chemo and countless days in hospitals, as well as traveling to Europe for experimental treatments. Although we did everything humanly possible, we lost our beloved baby boy two years ago.

Eva Longoria To Celebrate Padres Charity 25th Anniversary

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

Padres Contra el Cancer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, will celebrate its 25th Anniversary at this year’s fund-raising gala.

The “EL SUENO DE ESPERANZA” gala returns to the historic Hollywood Palladium, with festivities beginning at 6:30 PM, paying tribute to PADRES’ extraordinary children and families, while at the same time raise funds for the lifesaving work of the organization. Honorees this year include Comedian/TV Host George Lopez and Enrique Alejo, long-time supporter of PADRES and Owner of Liborio Markets.

The “EL SUENO DE ESPERANZA” Award is PADRES’ signature honor named after ESPERANZA (HOPE), the angelic icon who conveys PADRES’ message about HOPE and inspiration. The award recognizes an individual or corporate partner for their humanitarian contributions in support of the cancer community, all the while exemplifying Honesty, Character, Integrity, Respect, Community Commitment and Service to Humanity.

Eva Longoria To Launch TwitChange Celebrity Charity Auction

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria has taken to Twitter to encourage her celebrity friends to support charity.

The Desperate Housewives superstar has enlisted the help of the stars to launch TwitChange, a massive online auction that will hit the Net on September 15. The idea is simple: TwitChange is the only global celebrity auction where Twitter users can bid to get three things: be followed by their favorite celebrity on Twitter, retweeted, or mentioned by them in a special tweet!

All proceeds from the TwitChange celebrity auction will provide AHomeInHaiti.org the means to ﬁnish rebuilding the Miriam Center. The Miriam Center houses, educates and loves on Haitian children with cerebral palsy, severe autism, and other major life challenges and is one of the only facilities of its kind in Haiti. The current facility houses children in the earthquakeʼs aftermath and is extremely overcrowded. These kids need and deserve a permanent home.

Generous Stars Join Dora The Explorer For Charity

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Children’s favorite Dora The Explorer has been joined by some of the entertainment world’s most generous stars in a new celebrity charity auction.

Twelve custom-made backpacks designed by Jessica Alba, Sheryl Crow, LeBron James, Heidi Klum, Faith Hill, Drew Brees, Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek, Shakira, Slash and Matthew McConaughey are currently going under the hammer to celebrate the cartoon’s 10th anniversary. All proceeds from the Beyond The Backpack auction will go to the Children’s Defense Fund, an organization whose mission is to ensure the well-being of children everywhere.

The Beyond The Backpack auction campaign kicked off on Tuesday with a special event at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City, which was attend by LeBron James, Uma Thurman, Kelly Rutherford and Dora herself.

Rosario Dawson Invites Celebrity Friends To Fight Immigration Laws

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:30:00 +0000

Rosario Dawson has brought together stars such as Eva Longoria, Wilmer Valderrama, Jessica Alba, Common, Amy Smart and Carla Gugino for a new PSA campaign to fight Arizona’s new immigration laws.

Dawson has launched the United We Win campaign through Voto Latino, an organization she co-founded in 2004. The new law – called SB 1070 – allows police to question any individuals they suspect are illegal immigrants, and all legal immigrants are required to carry registration documents at all times.

“I haven’t made it a secret that I’m strongly opposed to the Arizona law and I’ve been pretty vocal about it,” says Eva. "It’s unfortunate that this immigration issue has been on the national agenda for the past three administrations.

Jessica Biel Joins Halle Berry For Revlon Charity Run/Walk

Mon, 03 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel slipped into their charity shoes during the weekend to take part in the annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women in New York.

The 13th annual Entertainment Industry Foundation event started in Times Square and finished in Central Park, attracting thousands of people to raise funds for women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs in NYC.

“I can’t tell you how happy I am to be here,” said Berry. “I am walking today on behalf of a friend of mine, Stephanie, who is fighting the fight every day. I feel you, I’m with you, and it’s important that we’re all here today.”

Jessica Alba Takes 1GOAL Charity Campaign To Congress

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Jessica Alba was in Washington DC yesterday to campaign US Congress leaders to raise the standards of education in Africa through an Education For All Act.

Joining Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Alba – who visited Ghana, Kenya, Senegal and Mozambique last month with Bono – was representing the ONE Campaign’s 1GOAL initiative.

“I’m honored to join Congresswoman Lowey to announce the Education for All Act,” Alba said. “I traveled to Ghana, Senegal and South Africa with 1GOAL to listen and learn and see for myself the impact of education. I met children who work to support their families, but dream of going to school, and families who told me that providing an education for their children is their only way to beat poverty.”

Halle Berry, Jessica Biel And Jessica Alba To Join Charity Run/Walk

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has announced that Revlon Brand Ambassadors Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel – along with America’s favorite doctor, Dr. Oz, and Jesse L. Martin – will host the 2010 EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women in New York with a performance by Trey Songz taking place on Saturday, May 1, 2010.

The following week Julie Bowen (ABC’s Modern Family), James Denton (ABC’s Desperate Housewives), Marg Helgenberger (CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) and Carrie Ann Inaba (ABC’s Dancing with the Stars) will co-host the Los Angeles Run/Walk on Saturday, May 8th during Mother’s Day weekend. The EIF Revlon Run/Walk event is one of the nation’s largest single-day fundraisers to support women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs in New York City and Los Angeles.

The 13th annual New York race starts in Times Square and finishes in the East Meadow of Central Park attracting nearly 25,000 participants. The 17th annual Los Angeles race takes place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park and attracts close to 45,000 participants each year. The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women was launched in 1993 through the combined efforts of Lilly Tartikoff, Ronald O. Perelman, chairman of Revlon, Inc. and EIF. Since inception, nearly $58 million in grants have been made from the combined events in New York and Los Angeles.

Jessica Alba Blogs About Charity Trip To Africa

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jessica Alba has just returned from a charity trip to Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Senegal with Bono and the ONE Campaign to learn about the 1GOAL campaign – and she has blogged about her experience.

“I had an incredible week, joining the ONE team on the road in Senegal and Ghana as part of the 1GOAL: Education for All campaign to make the lasting legacy of the upcoming World Cup education for every child,” she wrote on the ONE Campaign website. "I’ve wanted to travel to Africa my whole life and when offered the opportunity to listen and learn alongside ONE, it was a once in a lifetime chance that I couldn’t pass up. I’ve always admired the work ONE has done and being able to see the programs you’ve contributed to firsthand was inspiring.

“We met African entrepreneurs and academics, spoke with civil society and private sector leaders. We sat with street vendors at a microfinance project, heard from women now able to save their and their children’s lives through ARV HIV/AIDS treatment. We met some amazing people, a new generation of leaders for not only the continent, but for the world.

James Cameron Hosts Global Green Pre-Oscar Party

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0000

On Wednesday March 4, the 7th Annual Global Green pre-Oscar party was held at the Avalon in Hollywood with host, director James Cameron.

Many celebrities joined the Avatar director, including Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren, Benji and Joel Madden, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Connolly, Lukas Haas, Serena Williams, and former Spice Girl Mel B. Multiple celebrities took to the stage for musical performances, including: Benji and Joel Madden, Juliette Lewis, Mark McGrath, Billy Morrison, Steve Stevens, Billy Gibbons and Dave Navarro.

Stars Support Warriors In Pink On Valentine's Day

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Ford Warriors in Pink is making its big-screen debut with New Line Cinema’s all-star ensemble film Valentine’s Day to give the gift of hope in the fight against breast cancer this February.

Before eager moviegoers can say “be mine” during love’s favorite season, fans will have the chance to win an action-packed Valentine’s Day Los Angeles getaway to attend the movie’s star-studded Feb. 8 premiere. Valentine’s Day opens nationwide Feb. 12.

Lance Armstrong, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Donate To Earthquake Victims

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:15:00 +0000

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong is the latest star to donate to victims of the Haitian earthquake.

The star’s LiveStrong Foundation, has pledged $250,000 to relief charities to help in the rebuilding of the country.

“I think what’s on top of everybody’s mind is the earthquake in Haiti and the devastation we all have seen on television or the newspaper or the internet,” he said in a video message. "Some say more than a 100,000 lives lost.

Jessica Alba Blogs For 1GOAL

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Actress Jessica Alba was at the Clinton Global Initiative last week to publicize the 1GOAL campaign, which aims to ensure that the legacy of the 2010 Football World Cup will provide universal access to education for all children. And now she has blogged about her support.

“President Clinton convened his Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual meeting last week in New York City and I was fortunate to attend,” she wrote in the Huffington Post. "While there, I received a first class education, listening as some of the world’s brightest and most committed people argued and agreed on new ways to solve the most pressing problems, from global education to climate change. I spoke with activists, policy experts, generals, CEOs and everyday people working tirelessly at non-profits and NGOs in countries around the world. From them, I learned about ways we can all assist in reducing the obstacles to creating systemic change.

“I was part of a CGI commitment with 1GOAL: Education for All to talk about the 75 million children denied access to education around the world today. If you’re keeping count, that’s as if every school in the U.S. and Europe combined decided one day to close their doors. Joining Global Co-Chair Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, ONE co-founder Bono, FIFA and private sector leaders, I signed up to be US Co-Chair of 1GOAL and help work for a breakthrough on global education centered around the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.