Look To The Stars News: Memorial Sloan-Kettering

Kevin Jonas And Josh Groban Attend TJ Martell Foundation Wine Dinner

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Celebrities, music executives, sommeliers and wine connoisseurs helped celebrate the 8th Annual World Tour of Wine Dinner on November 17th to benefit the TJ Martell Foundation, the music industry’s largest foundation that supports cancer research at three esteemed Manhattan hospitals.

Kevin Jonas and Josh Groban

Oprah Chats With Ralph Lauren For Charity

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Oprah’s charity chat with Ralph Lauren in front of an audience at the Lincoln Center on Monday night raised more than $7 million for the fashion designer’s cancer care center in East Harlem.

Oprah chatted with Lauren in front of guests such as Michael J. Fox, Brian Williams, Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and Naomi Watts at the event. Some proceeds from the event also went to the Lincoln Center.

The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention is a community based Center for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer through new models of patient care, research, education and outreach designed to address the unique needs of the community. The Center, made possible by a generous gift from the Ralph Lauren Corporation, is a partnership with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Located in East Harlem, New York, just one block from historic 125th Street, the Center features a warm, friendly environment where guests can count on personalized attention.

Elisabetta Canalis Wears Charity Watch On Dancing With The Stars

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Glam Rock watches brings some of its Miami glitz to Los Angeles and on the wrists of all star contestants of Season 13 of “Dancing With the Stars.”

Glam Rock Watches is proud to join forces with Elisabetta Canalis to help her support the Julien Collot Foundation. Glam Rock will donate 100% of the sales of Elisabetta’s SoBe black and white favorite watch to the foundation.

Celebs and Athletes Cycle for Survival

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:02:00 +0000

Celebrities and athletes across the country will be riding next to the top fundraisers in this year’s Cycle for Survival .

Founded in 2007 by patient Jennifer Goodman Linn, Cycle for Survival is the indoor team cycling fundraiser that has raised more than $4.5 million in support of research on rare cancers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.   Each year, thousands of cyclists team up with friends, family, and coworkers in the ride against cancer in various cities around the world.

SNL funnyman, Seth Meyers, filmed a brilliant PSA which best describes the ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘when’ and ‘why’ of this amazing event.

Peter Buffett Launches Charity Advent Calendar

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Paying homage to the traditional advent calendar, Emmy Award-winning musician, New York Times bestselling author, and philanthropist Peter Buffett re-launched his digital advent calendar, which he developed last year.

The calendar is meant to inspire others to get involved in their communities or around the world this holiday season. Each day leading up to December 25th, visitors open a virtual door to reveal a way to give back to their community or contribute to global programs.

Real Housewives' Dina Manzo Hosts Charity Reception

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Last week, Dina Manzo of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Project Ladybug announced the launch of Julien’s Project Ladybug Fund at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center with an intimate cocktail reception.

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.

ICAP To Hold 17th Annual Charity Day

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

ICAP, the world’s premier interdealer broker, will hold its 17th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, 9 December, 2009. On this day, 100% of company revenues and commissions will be donated to a selection of over 120 charities around the world.

Since the inception of ICAP Charity Day, ICAP and its customers in over 50 countries have raised funds for over 700 well-deserving charities globally. This year, ICAP will be supporting a further 120 charities globally, almost 30 in North America alone. Last year, $16.3 million was raised on Charity Day, bringing the total to over $100 million since 1993. These funds went towards such diverse programs in North America as helping sick children, supporting literacy, and funding cancer research.

Andy Roddick To Play James Blake For Charity

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Tennis player James Blake has announced that he will host a tennis exhibition match with Grand Slam champion Andy Roddick to raise for cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in December.

All of the proceeds will benefit the Thomas Blake Sr. Memorial Research Fund, a charity named in memory of James Blake’s father, who died of cancer in 2004. Blake has raised more than $1.5 million for charity, and earlier this year was awarded a major humanitarian award for his charity work.

The event will also include an after party with entertainment, food and fashion show.

LTTS Exclusive: An Interview With High School Musical Director Kenny Ortega

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

On April 18, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) held their 10th annual conference celebration in Newport Beach, CA. Look to the Stars got a chance to interview the legendary choreographer and director Kenny Ortega right before he was awarded for his achievements. Among his more famous credits are Xanadu, Salsa, Dirty Dancing, the Cheetah Girls 2 and his crowning achievement of the past few years, all three of the High School Musical films.

What does it mean to be honored by NALIP?

James Blake Wins Humanitarian Award

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Prior to the Sony Open in Florida earlier this month, the ATP handed out their annual awards and American James Blake was given the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award for his charitable efforts.

Last summer, Blake created the Thomas Blake Sr. Memorial Research Fund at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in memory of his father. The Blake Research Fund invests money in leading-edge science in order to speed up the most promising work and shorten the time it takes to turn laboratory discoveries into better treatments for patients. 100% of every dollar donated to the Fund goes directly to cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

This also marks the 5th year of Blake’s J-Block program where fans purchase J-Block merchandise and 100% of the gross proceeds are donated to charity. To date, more than $100,000 has been raised through J-Block merchandise sales.

Celebrities To Run And Walk For Women

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has announced that Revlon spokeswomen Jennifer Connelly and Jessica Alba, along with NBC late night host Jimmy Fallon, will host the 2009 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2009.

The organization has also announced that Emmy-nominated star of ABC’s “Samantha Who” Christina Applegate will join with Miley Cyrus, her mother Tish Cyrus, Revlon spokeswoman Beau Garrett and “Dancing with the Stars” Carrie Ann Inaba at the Los Angeles event the following week on Saturday, May 9 during Mother’s Day weekend.

EIF’s 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.

Punk Bands Unite For Charity Auction

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:50:52 +0000

Punk rockers – your attention please. Ready for a bit of anarchy in the name of a good cause? Why not check out the hot new ticket auction on eBay for the chance to attend the premier punk rock event of the year – the Vans Warped Tour. Not only could you get the chance to have the best seats at the venue – you could also join your favorite band ONSTAGE!

The 14th annual Vans Warped Tour will make stops in 46 US and Canadian cities, beginning on June 20 in Pomona, California, and concluding August 17 in Los Angeles, California. Each festival date features over 40 cutting-edge musical artists performing on five stages, as well as other attractions including top athletes in the action sports world, skateboard ramps and demonstrations, informational tents, autograph signings, giveaways, and lifestyle events. The 2008 Tour will feature leading punk and hard rock bands, including Against Me!, Angels & Airwaves, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Paramore, Pennywise, Relient K, The Academy Is, and others.

The TJ Martell Foundation has joined the 2008 Vans Warped Tour to bring you the Fifth Annual Charity Ticket Auction for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research. Beginning Monday, April 21, and running for three consecutive weeks, fans can bid on eBay for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to receive two tickets to “America’s most successful festival”. All proceeds from the Vans Warped Tour ticket auctions will benefit the life saving research conducted at The Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and others. The T. J Martell Foundation, founded in 1975 by Columbia/Sony music industry executive Tony Martell in memory of his son – a victim of leukemia – has since raised more than $230 million over 33-years to combat the world’s three most deadliest diseases – leukemia, cancer, and AIDS. The T. J. Martell Foundation’s Vans Warped Tour Ticket Auctions has generated over $40,000 in funding over the last 4 years.

Bon Jovi Headline Charity Concert

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:28:56 +0000

Bon Jovi has headlined the first concert in a charity series to raise funds for lung cancer research.

The show was held at Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Tuesday, February 12, to a capacity crowd of 3,500, with proceeds going to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering, a facility that specializes in lung cancer. The Center is also where Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora’s father received treatment for the disease before his death last year.

“Cancer is relentless; you can’t stop it,” said Sambora, who opened the concert with a 30 minute set of solo material. “Hopefully this money will help find answers.”