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Seal Performs at DKMS Gala in New York May 7, 2019

Last week, DKMS raised over $4.7 million at its annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Seal To Perform At DKMS Gala Apr 12, 2019

Seal will perform at the 2019 DKMS Gala in NYC on May 1. More →

International Rescue Committee Rescue Dinner Raises $16.8 Million Nov 8, 2018

The International Rescue Committee honored designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg with the Freedom Award and Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Inc. with the John C. Whitehead Humanitarian Award at the recent Rescue Dinner Benefit. More →

Outstanding Female Journalists Honored At 2018 Courage in Journalism Awards Oct 31, 2018

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) last week honored several outstanding female journalists at the 2018 Courage in Journalism Awards luncheon at Cipriani 42ndStreet. More →

International Rescue Committee To Honor Diane von Furstenberg At 2018 Rescue Dinner Oct 29, 2018

The International Rescue Committee will hold its annual Rescue Dinner in New York this week. More →

Michael Bloomberg Honored At Star-Studded International Rescue Committee Dinner Nov 7, 2017

On November 2, The International Rescue Committee held its annual Rescue Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown honoring Michael Bloomberg and actress Liv Ullmann for their contributions in support of refugees and their tireless work to uphold liberty, individual freedom and dignity. More →

Michael Bloomberg To Be Honored At International Rescue Committee Freedom Award Dinner Oct 30, 2017

The International Rescue Committee's Freedom Award Dinner supports the organization’s lifesaving humanitarian aid work around the world. More →

Tom Brokaw To Keynote 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon Oct 5, 2017

NAPE Summit announced today award-winning journalist Tom Brokaw as the keynote speaker for the 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon as part of the 25th annual NAPE Summit Week taking place February 5-9, 2018, in Houston. More →

Deborah Cox To Perform At Jackie Robinson Foundation's Annual ROBIE Awards Dinner Feb 27, 2017

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced that it will honor Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky, with the ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award and pioneering sports journalist, Claire Smith, with the ROBIE Pioneer Award on Monday, March 6, 2017 at its annual ROBIE Awards Dinner in New York City. More →

Tom Hanks And Elizabeth Dole Launch Hidden Heroes Campaign Oct 4, 2016

Tom Hanks, Tom Brokaw, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald joined Senator Elizabeth Dole in Washington, DC last week to launch Hidden Heroes, a groundbreaking campaign created by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to call vital attention to America’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers. More →

Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Presents 30th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner Aug 11, 2015

The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis will honor a group of prominent Sports Legends and Honorees when it hosts its 30th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. More →

Alfre Woodard To Be Honored At WNET Gala Salute May 28, 2015

WNET, the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW and operator of NJTV, announced plans for its annual Gala Salute, continuing its commitment to lifelong learning and meaningful experiences for the tri-state area and beyond. More →

Jackie Robinson Foundation to Honor Tyler Perry, Gerald Hassell and Don Thompson Feb 27, 2015

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF), which turns 42 this year, has announced that it will honor filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry, Chairman and CEO of BNY Mellon, Gerald L. Hassell, and retiring President and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation, Don Thompson, on March 9, 2015 at 6:30pm at its Awards Dinner, the Foundation’s annual black-tie fundraiser held at the Waldorf Astoria. More →

Celebrities Honored With Highest Civilian Award Dec 17, 2014

The USA’s annual Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded by a sitting president to those he deems have offered exceptional contributions to society. These meritorious actions can fall into three categories, including cultural endeavors. More →

Tom Brokaw To Be Presented With Spirit Of Hope Award Sep 19, 2014

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is proud to announce that it will honor Tom Brokaw, Special Correspondent for NBC News who is living with multiple myeloma, with its Spirit of Hope Award at the MMRF Annual Fall Gala on November 8, 2014 in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. More →

Paul McCartney Kicks Off Everyone Matters Day Campaign Mar 26, 2014

As London, Los Angeles, Dublin, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Memphis, Dallas and other cities in the U.S. and the globe get set for the 1st Everyone Matters Day on April 2, Sir Paul McCartney has kicked off the #IAM campaign with his selfie affirming: “I AM A SCOUSER.” More →

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More →

Hugh Jackman Takes Selfie For Everyone Matters Campaign Feb 17, 2014

As Everyone Matters leads up to its inaugural global “Everyone Matters Day” on April 2, Hugh Jackman kicked off its “I Am!” campaign to own and affirm WHO WE ARE, AS WE ARE. More →

Debra Messing Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Nov 12, 2013

Emmy Award-winner for her role as the eponymous Grace on “Will and Grace” – and multi Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee – Debra Messing has joined the global leaders who are supporting the diversity and dignity campaign of Everyone Matters. More →

Tom Brokaw Hosts Stars At Destination Fashion Event To Cure Paralysis Nov 12, 2012

Celebrities, corporate leaders, media personalities and more attended this weekend’s Destination Fashion Event, hosted by The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis. More →

Enrique Iglesias To Perform At Charity Show To Cure Paralysis Sep 6, 2012

The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, is proud to announce that iconic musical star Enrique Iglesias will perform in concert and Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour presents Emilio Pucci’s Spring 2013 Fashion Show Designed by Peter Dundas which will be featured at Destination Fashion 2012 on Saturday, November 10th at Bal Harbour Shops. More →

Taylor Swift Donates Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction Aug 30, 2012

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, announced today a complete line-up of a-list celebrities who decided to take off their shoes for a good cause, including shoes from Taylor Swift, Ryan Seacrest, Jimmy Fallon, Chase Crawford, and more. More →

Tom Brokaw To Speak At Stars In Service Event Aug 17, 2012

On Saturday, August 25, the Joe Foss Institute (JFI) will hold its 2012 Stars in Service event at Copper Spring Ranch in Bozeman, Montana. More →

Meryl Streep Expected To Attend Equality Now Event Apr 5, 2012

Equality Now, one of the world’s leading organizations working to protect and promote the human rights of women and girls worldwide, will mark its 20th Anniversary on April 19 with a benefit at the Asia Society in New York City. More →

Angela Lansbury And Regis Philbin Are Living Landmarks In New York Oct 28, 2011

The New York Landmarks Conservancy is honoring another incredible group of New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City at this year’s Living Landmarks gala on November 2 at the Plaza Hotel at Fifth Avenue. More →

Stars Donate Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction Jun 1, 2011

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, has announced a complete line-up of A-list celebrities who decided to take off their shoes for a good cause. More →

Bill Cosby And P. Diddy To Attend Jackie Robinson Charity Awards Tonight Mar 7, 2011

The 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Annual Awards Dinner will be held tonight – Monday, March 7th – at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. More →

George Clooney And Friends To Appear On Comedy Central Charity Special Oct 20, 2010

Over 50 amazing performers will show their support and lend their comedy chops to “Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education,” the biennial/bi-coastal event which raises funds to help ease the severe shortage of effective schools and education programs for autistic children and adults. More →

Star-Studded Award Show To Benefit Autism Speaks Tonight May 26, 2010

Journalist Tom Brokaw will be a presenter at tonight’s American Image Awards in New York, an event that will raise funds for Autism Speaks. More →

Tom Brokaw Among Presenters Of American Image Awards For Autism Speaks May 13, 2010

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced the presenters and slate of honorees to be recognized during the 32nd Annual AAFA American Image Awards benefiting Autism Speaks later this month. More →