Look To The Stars News: Starlight Children's Foundation

William Shatner To Present Horse Show Donations To Charities

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0000

William Shatner, one of America’s most versatile stars and philanthropists has announced that he and John Sotoodeh, Wells Fargo LA Metro/Orange County Regional Bank President, will host a gifting ceremony and media breakfast to distribute checks to the charities supported by the annual Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, sponsored by Wells Fargo.

The Hollywood Charity Horse Show is in its 22nd year.

The event will begin at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 25th at Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani’s Firenze Osteria, 4212 Lankershim Blvd. in Toluca Lake, CA.

Starlights For Starlight Celebrity Charity Lampshade Auction

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Starlight Children’s Foundation has teamed up with Alexander Miles, eBay and The Langham, London to organize a Celebrity Lampshade Auction to raise funds for the charity.

A number of high profile names took part in the design project, including Ricky Gervais, Jonathan Ross, Bill Nighy, Stereophonics, William Tempest, Daisy de Villeneuve, Sam-Taylor Wood and Linford Christie.

The Auction will go live at the Champagne Launch Party on the 7th February 2012 at The Langham, London. The Lampshades and stunning floor lamps designed by Alexander Miles will be on display in the Palm Court (re-named Lamp Court) for a period of two weeks. The Auction will be featured globally on eBay from 7th February 2012 to 21st February 2012 with all monies raised going directly to Starlight Children’s Foundation in the UK.

Ringling Bros. To Hold Special Celebrity Charity Performance Of New Show

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

A host of stars will be on hand when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present their new show, “Fully Charged”, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to benefit a very special charity this week.

Celebrities such as Nolan Gould (Modern Family), James Denton (Desperate Housewives), Gilles Marini (Brothers & Sisters), Mauk-Paul Gosselaar (Franklin & Bash), Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Molly Ringwald (The Secret Life of the American Teenager), Justin Hartley (Smallville), Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men) and many others will experience The Greatest Show On Earth like never before, as they are treated to a private charity reception and personal performer meet-and-greet, followed with an electrifying performance of the newest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus production, Fully Charged.

The event will benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation, a truly awesome charity that aims to brighten the lives of seriously and terminally ill children in order to take their minds off the pain, fear and isolation of their illness.

William Shatner To Host Charity Horse Show This Weekend

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0000

William Shatner’s Hollywood Charity Horse Show will take place this Sunday, May 1, with special musical guest Sheryl Crow.

Shatner has been hosting the charity horse shows for the last twenty years – inspired after he watched an exhibition by children who were so severely handicapped that some of them could not hold their head up, yet there they were going through intricate exercises on the back of a horse. The program was sponsored by Ahead With Horses, a therapeutic riding group for handicapped children. In 1990, Shatner hosted his first charity horse show, and the event has become a major fixture on the charity calendar.

This year’s event – on May 1 – will benefit AHEAD with Horses, Camp Max Straus, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Hollenbeck Police Activities League, The Painted Turtle and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A Stellar Night for Young Celebrity Volunteers

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Look To The Stars correspondent Michelle A. Deberry and photographer Peter Switzer brought us this exclusive report from the 2011 Stellar Night Gala.

On the night of March 27, 2011 I attended the Starlight Children’s Gala and got to interview the amazing children who are StarPower Ambassadors.

Paris Hilton To Attend A Stellar Night Of Charity

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Paris Hilton has confirmed that she will join her sister and mother at a special charity event tomorrow night where the trio will be awarded for their charity work.

The Starlight Children’s Foundation will present Paris, Kathy and Nicky Hilton with the 2011 Heart of Gold Award at the A Stellar Night event at Century Plaza Hyatt Hotel in Los Angeles.

Starlight’s Heart of Gold Award is presented to individuals who have a deep commitment to children and generous hearts. As a charity close to their own hearts, Kathy, Nicky and Paris Hilton regularly commit their time, energy and resources to support Starlight’s programs and brighten the lives of the seriously ill children and families it serves.

Paris Hilton To Be Awarded For Charity Work

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Starlight Children’s Foundation will present long-time philanthropists Paris, Kathy and Nicky Hilton with the 2011 Heart of Gold Award and Do Won Chang, Founder/C.E.O. of Forever 21, Inc., with the 2011 Jacki Carlish Humanitarian Award at A Stellar Night, Starlight’s annual gala presented by California Pizza Kitchen and Nintendo of America Inc.

Co-hosted by Jenni Pulos, from Bravo’s Flipping Out, and Bailee Madison, actress from Just Go With It and Starlight StarPower Spokesperson, and with a special performance by Zacharia, A Stellar Night will pay tribute to the inspirational stories of Starlight children and their families and honor industry leaders and humanitarians whose hope and compassion have helped combat the pain, fear and isolation experienced by seriously ill children and their families.

Royal Wedding Request: Donations, Not Gifts

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:00 +0000

What do you buy a future king and queen for their wedding?

The altruistic Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton are looking to make it easy for their guests.

“When the invitations are issued, they will have some kind of instruction on how to make a donation to a charity chosen by the couple,” says a senior royal aide.

Tori Spelling Joins Stars At Disney On Ice For Charity

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:30:00 +0000

AEG’s Season of Giving hosted the Starlight Children’s Foundation & Disney On Ice at the LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. LIVE last week.

Starlight children were joined by Disney characters and celebrity friends, including Lauren Conrad, Tori Spelling, Billy Bob Thornton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar for an evening full of ice-skating and holiday festivities.

Teri Hatcher Desperate To Play Charity Golf

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Teri Hatcher, star of ABC’s hit show “Desperate Housewives”, will play in the Pro-Am at The Principal Charity Classic on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

Teri Hatcher’s wildly successful portrayal of Susan Mayer in the award-winning ABC Comedy “Desperate Housewives” earned her a 2005 Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award, and a 2005 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy. The role of the single mom searching for love in the sometimes sordid, always intriguing world of Wisteria Lane has vaulted Hatcher to the pinnacle of today’s hottest comic actresses.

Hatcher’s success has continued to grow since her days starring as the unforgettable Lois Lane in the 1994-97 series “Lois & Clark.” She recently became a New York Times best-selling author with her first book, Burnt Toast and other Philosophies of Life, which was released in May 2006. In the critically acclaimed bestseller, she offers a personal, heartfelt and often very funny manifesto on life, love and the lessons we all need to learn—and unlearn—on the road to happiness.

Celebrities Raise Commissions For Charity With BTIG

Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

BTIG LLC, an institutional broker dealer specializing in trading and related brokerage services, held its annual Commissions for Charity Day yesterday. The company donated equity, fixed income and derivative trading commission profits earned on Thursday, May 6 to a group of children’s charities.

In BTIG’s New York office, Matt Dillon, Michael J. Fox, Joe Girardi, Nick Swisher, John McEnroe, Bode Miller, Sean Avery, NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer and WNBC-TV’s Bruce Beck took part, while in San Francisco, Tony Gonzalez, Steve Young, Joe Morgan and Ronnie Lott joined BTIG’s West Coast team as celebrity traders.

The firm’s last Commissions for Charity Day raised more than $3 million, and over the past five years BTIG has donated more than $10 million to various organizations, including Jacob’s Cure, Catch 25, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

William Shatner's Charity Horse Show This Weekend

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:30:00 +0000

William Shatner will host his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank this weekend, with musical entertainment to be provided by Sarah McLachlan.

William Shatner To Auction Paintings For Haiti And Chile

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:30:00 +0000

William Shatner will be the guest of honor at a private charity party in Studio City next week to help relieve the pain and suffering of earthquake victims in Haiti and Chile.

The invitation-only event will see the former Star Trek star auction artworks from his wife, Elizabeth Shatner, and Italian-born artist Giorgio Tuscani. Money raised will go to severely injured and disabled survivors of the two earthquakes, and will provide shelters, food, water and medical care.

The event will take place at Tuscani’s antique-filled Italianate mansion, House of Angels, on Saturday, April 17. Tuscani has also generously put the mansion under the hammer for earthquake victims.

Stars Come Out For A Stellar Night For Charity

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:30:00 +0000

At the Starlight Children’s Foundation’s annual A Stellar Night gala on Friday, March 19, 2010 at The Century Plaza Hyatt Regency Hotel, Starlight presented Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield, Co-Founders of California Pizza Kitchen, with its 2010 “Heart of Gold Award” and Noel R. Wallace, President of Colgate U.S., with its “Jacki Carlish Humanitarian of the Year Award.”

Co-hosted by jazz great and Starlight Global Ambassador Dave Koz and actors and StarPower Ambassadors Chris and Kyle Massey, the night also featured live entertainment from the legendary Dionne Warwick and young recording artist Maddie Lauer.

Co-chaired by Starlight board members Carol Savoie, David Getson and John Rosenberg, “A Stellar Night” showcased inspirational stories from Starlight families and paid tribute to humanitarians, who are helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation.

Young Stars Support A Stellar Night 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:14:00 +0000

On Friday, March 19, Starlight Children’s Foundation will be hosting their annual ‘Stellar Night’ gala to honor inspiring Starlight families and other very special honorees.

The annual event, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, will honor Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield, (California Pizza Kitchen) with the 2010 Heart of Gold Award as well as Noel R. Wallace, (The Colgate-Palmolive Company) with the 2010 Jacki Carlish Humanitarian Award.

Sheryl Crow To Play At William Shatner's Charity Horse Show

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:30:00 +0000

William Shatner will host his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show on May 1 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.

This year’s event will include a special performance by Sheryl Crow and will benefit AHEAD with Horses, Camp Max Straus, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Hollenbeck Police Activities League, The Painted Turtle and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Stars Design Charity T-Shirts For Starlight Children's Foundation

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Forever 21, Inc. has launched a charitable line of T-shirts personally designed by notable celebrities with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation – helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.

The celebrity designers – Starlight Spokesperson Corbin Bleu, Paris, Nicky and Kathy Hilton, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, and Audrina Patridge – were given art materials, which included paints, markers, and sketch pads, to create a unique painting on canvas using the themes of “star” and “light.” Forever 21 designers incorporated each celebrity’s design onto a cotton T-shirt or tank top.

“I am excited to be designing a t-shirt on behalf of Starlight and Forever 21,” said Corbin. “As a Starlight ambassador I have been inspired by the children and families I have had the privilege of meeting along the way, and by the strength they’ve shown in the hardest of times. I encourage everyone to get involved with Starlight and help lift the spirits of these brave children.”

Young Stars Honored For Charity By Power Of Youth

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

A group of Hollywood’s up-and-coming stars had their time in the spotlight on Saturday night, December 5, when they were honored for their charity work at Variety’s third annual Power Of Youth event.

Stars from “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and movies such as “Fame” and “The Twilight Saga” series were spotted at the star-studded event held on the New York street set at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

Among the honorees were “High School Musical” actor Corbin Bleu – honored for his work with the Starlight Children’s Foundation – singer Jesse McCartney – who works with City of Hope – “iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove – who works with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – “90210” actress AnnaLynne McCord – who is an ambassador with The Blind Project – and “True Jackson” star Keke Palmer.

Paris Hilton Gives Sick Kids A Day To Remember

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

It was an afternoon full of laughter and tears when the Hilton family opened their Bel Air estate to children from the Starlight Children’s Foundation during the weekend.

Paris, Nikki and Kathy welcomed the kids suffering from serious diseases and gave them a day to remember as they entertained the kids with games of Duck Duck Goose, Simon Says and bubble blowing.

Cystic Fibrosis Sufferer Meets Football Heroes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

A young cystic fibrosis sufferer from the UK named Becks had one wish – to meet the England football team. His dream recently came true at a England training session that was held at the Arsenal training ground – thanks to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

After watching the manager put the team through their paces, Becks had the chance to meet the players – all of whom signed his shirt – including footballing legends David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Jon Terry.

Becks suffers from cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that lines the lungs and digestive system with a sticky mucus. Becks has to undergo twice-daily physiotherapy and nebulisers as well as taking a cocktail of pills with each meal. He also has to put up with long stints in hospital. Becks never complains and dreams of one day being a famous footballer.

Penelope Cruz And Donatella Versace To Host Charity Gala

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Italian luxury fashion house Versace, is pleased to announce that for the second straight year, it will sponsor the Whitney’s Gala and Studio Party. Taking place Monday evening October 19th, the event will be co-chaired by Penelope Cruz, Liz Swig and Donatella Versace.

In addition to sponsoring the Gala, Donatella Versace collaborated with the Whitney’s Education Department and designed a project called Art Unites to provide children in need in the United States and China with the incomparable spirit, creativity, inspiration and solace that visual arts bestow.

The program, which officially launched on July 1st, will benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families in the US, and the One Foundation in China, an organization committed to the long-term recovery of the areas devastated by last year’s earthquakes in the Sichuan province, funding and operating two Versace One Foundation children’s centers with schooling, psychological therapy, and post trauma counseling for over 1200, through creative visual arts an essential form of relief.

Exclusive Interview With Hayley Hasselhoff

Wed, 20 May 2009 08:45:00 +0000

LookToTheStars.org’s Michelle Vink caught up with Hayley Hasselhoff recently to chat about her career and charity work.

I recently had the opportunity of meeting the beautiful young Hayley Hasselhoff as well as her father, David Hasselhoff and mother, Pamela Bach. Contrary to what the tabloids are saying, I observed a loving mother and father who both adore their daughters and are doing their best to get through a very difficult time. Both parents set aside their differences to come out and support their daughter when her board put on the charity event, “The Bash” to raise money for other teens at CHLA. Just as I first met Hayley at CHLA for the hospital visit, I witnessed a 16-year-old girl with a passion to help others with a desire to use her celebrity status to be a role model for her peers. This is an introduction to a resilient girl who understands the responsibility of being in the spotlight and is not afraid to shine.

On Hayley’s career dreams

Teri Hatcher To Be Honored At A Stellar Night

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The Starlight Children’s Foundation will present Teri Hatcher with its 2009 Heart of Gold Award at the organization’s annual A Stellar Night gala on March 27.

Hosted by Dave Koz, A Stellar Night will spotlight inspirational stories from Starlight families and pay tribute to humanitarians who are helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation. The event invites adults to bring children to teach them firsthand about the importance of philanthropy and to share with them the impact that Starlight’s programs have on families with seriously ill children…brightening their world, a little each day.

The awards will be presented by Jamie Lee Curtis, with guests such as Jeff Henderson, Allen Alvarado, Alyson Stoner, Christopher Massey, Devon Werkheiser, Dominic Scott Kay, Field Cate, Kay Panabaker, Kyle Massey, Rachel Sibner, Rob Pinkston, Tyler Foden and Zane Huett expected to attend.

Nicole Kidman Designs Star For Charity Auction

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000

For those celebrating Christmas in Australia this year, the Starlight Children’s Foundation is holding a special auction of stars designed by 17 of the country’s favorite celebrities to raise money to grant seriously ill children wishes.

Nicole Kidman, Missy Higgins, and Andrew Johns are some of the big names to design the framed stars, along with the cast of children’s show Hi 5, The Veronicas, and many more. Each star comes with a signed photo of the celebrity, as well as other goodies such as a personal phone call from Andrew Johns.

The Starlight Children’s Foundation was established in 1989, and delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live.

Celebrities Love 2 Love T-Shirts

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Teen stars Miley Cyrus and Vanessa Hudgens have designed T-shirts for a charity lifestyle brand.

Launched in 2003, 2 LOVE is an initiative that endorses “a message of love while benefiting charities that elevate lives through a range of celebrity-designed products. The company inspires young women to love themselves, and in turn spread the love to others. Their unique marketing initiative – designed to empower women and promote philanthropy – has struck a chord among Hollywood’s A-listers, who have signed on in droves to join the 2 LOVE mission”.

Those A-listers include Monique Coleman, Alyssa Milano, Ashanti, Molly Sims, Mischa Barton, Jessica Alba, Brittany Murphy, Mariska Hargitay, Alison Sweeney, Mena Suvari, and Michelle Branch, all of whom have designed products to raise money for charities such as Best Buddies International, the 1736 Family Crisis Center, UNICEF, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Joyful Hearts, Step Up, and more.