http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/172-peres-center-for-peace en-us 40 The latest news about celebrity good deeds and charity involvement <p><em><small>Written by <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contributor/2-myrlia-purcell">Myrlia Purcell</a></small></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/155-sharon-stone">Sharon Stone</a> travelled to Israel as a guest of <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/172-peres-center-for-peace">Peres Center for Peace</a> in a bid to encourage peace efforts.</p> <p>During her trip, Stone planned to play soccer with a group of Israeli and Palestinian children, visit Palestinian children who are being cared for in Israeli hospitals, and celebrate her 48th birthday with a fundraising gala for children&#8217;s educational and health projects.</p> <p>She is hoping that her celebrity status will highlight the efforts of those working together to create peace, and inspire more people to get involved.</p> <p>Stone was also welcomed by the Holon Woman&#8217;s Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Her schedule included taking part in a panel focused on prominent women from different disciplines.</p> <p>She is urging women to work equally as a team with men in bringing peace to the Middle East.</p> <h6>Related past articles</h6> <ul class="item-links"> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4029-eagles-founder-glenn-frey-busy-with-charity-work">Eagles Founder Glenn Frey Busy With Charity Work</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3930-glenn-frey-to-headline-celebrity-charity-fight-night">Glenn Frey To Headline Celebrity Charity Fight Night</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3907-drew-barrymore-to-be-honored-by-gay-and-lesbian-alliance">Drew Barrymore To Be Honored By Gay And Lesbian Alliance</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3861-stars-remember-natasha-richardson-at-charity-gala">Stars Remember Natasha Richardson At Charity Gala</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3810-elton-john-to-hold-annual-oscar-viewing-party-for-charity">Elton John To Hold Annual Oscar Viewing Party For Charity</a></li></ul> <hr> <small> <p> Want to write for us, or help with our research? <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contribute">Find out more about contributing.</a> </p> <p> Copyright &copy; 2006 <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/">Look To The Stars</a>. This article may not be reproduced without explicit written permission; if you are not reading this in your news reader, the site you are viewing is illegally infringing our copyright, and we would be grateful if you would <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/about#contact">contact us</a>. </p> </small> </hr> Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:42:47 -0000 urn:uuid:http://www.looktothestars.org/news/50 http://www.looktothestars.org/news/50-stone-seeks-peace Sharon Stone Peres Center for Peace Celebrity Charity Philanthropy Giving Peace