Look To The Stars News: American Heart Association

Bid On Celebrity Autographs At Heart Ball

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:30:00 -0000

Autograph Store, a leading online auction dealer of celebrity signed collectibles and memorabilia, is pleased to sponsor the American Heart Association’s charity auction at the Heart Ball on February 7, 2009.

The Heart Ball will be held at the Oasis Convention Center, Springfield, MO at 6:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s Heart Ball is “Heart & Soul Tour 2009.” In addition to bidding on the unique signed celebrity collectibles in the charity auction, attendees can dance to the music of The Allie Catz, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind “World Tour Buffet” provided by Fire & Ice, Touch, Restaurante’ Gilardi, Kai and Bijan’s with dessert provided by Hiland Dairy.

Autograph Store is proud to be the supplier of autographed celebrity memorabilia items for this fundraiser. The Heart Ball charity auction will feature a variety of unique celebrity autographed memorabilia from Autograph Store including albums signed by Aretha Franklin, Billy Idol, Carlos Santana, and Yusuf, and a photo signed by Eric Clapton.

Anthony Nurse, CEO of Autograph Store, is pleased to partner with the American Heart Association for this event. “Autograph Store strives to assist celebrity charity auctions as often as we can throughout the year. It is Autograph Store’s pleasure to be associated with such a vital organization. This is a big event and it is another example of how Autograph Store Charity Fundraising supports charities in increasing their fundraising through our silent and live auction program.”

The Heart Ball will raise funds to support American Heart Association cardiovascular disease research which will improve the lives of Springfield community residents. The American Heart Association has allocated over $21 million for 179 research studies at seven institutions in Missouri in the past five years. The vital issue of children’s heart health will also be highlighted at the Heart Ball through the American Heart Association’s Learn and Live Special Appeal. This special campaign focuses on a number of issues including teaching kids about the dangers of smoking, childhood obesity and heart-related birth defects.

Tickets are $125 and for more information interested parties can contact Candy Letterman by phone at (417) 881-1129, or via email at Candy.Letterman@heart.org. Check out the Autograph Store here.

Erik Estrada Rides Again

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

ChiPs legend Erik Estrada was back on his motorcycle on Saturday for a charity ride through Campbell County in Virginia.

The 59-year-old led the ride for the Safe Surfin’ Foundation, an organization established to protect children from online predators.

“In the old days you found the child sexual predators in the park, in the mall or on the street,” he told ABC13. “And now they are on the internet.”

Estrada is well known for his charity work with organizations such as DARE, United Way, and the American Heart Association.

The charity ride also featured a family picnic and a dance.

Randy Jackson To Host Webcast Chat On Diabetes

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Amercian Idol’s Randy Jackson is to host a special live Web event about Type 2 Diabetes.

The music industry veteran – who suffers from diabetes – will join Dan Jones, the immediate-past president of the American Heart Association, to host a live webcast to share information and offer advice on how to better manage type 2 diabetes.

During this session, Randy Jackson and Dr. Jones will discuss information on type 2 diabetes and its link to cardiovascular disease, Randy Jackson’s personal struggle with type 2 diabetes, their involvement in The Heart of Diabetes campaign, tips on how to better manage type 2 diabetes, and educational information and tools available through The Heart of Diabetes program.

2008 marks the second year Jackson has teamed up with the American Heart Association to encourage people with type 2 diabetes to enroll in The Heart of Diabetes campaign.

“I know first hand the impact this difficult disease can have on someone’s life,” Jackson said. “That’s why I’m encouraging folks to log onto IKnowDiabetes.org and enroll in The Heart of Diabetes program. When they enroll, they will learn more about how I personally manage type 2 diabetes and get some great educational information and tools to help them manage their disease more successfully.”

For the past seven years, The Heart of Diabetes campaign has educated the public about the connection between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for those with type 2 diabetes.

“People with type 2 diabetes may feel overwhelmed by the many lifestyle changes they need to make in order to effectively manage the disease,” said Dan Jones. “The aim of The Heart of Diabetes program is to offer people easy-to-follow information and advice for how to best work with their healthcare provider to establish a treatment plan and get one step closer to achieving their own individual treatment goals.”

The live webcast takes place on October 14. Visit the Heart of Diabetes website to register.

Cindy Crawford And Spike Lee Honored

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:19:07 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

A model and a director were honored at two different charity events for their humanitarian work this week.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford was the honoree of the 10th annual Rick Weiss Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs, California, earlier this week – an event that raised money for local charities such as Project New Hope, The Desert AIDS Project, the AIDS Assistance Program, the American Heart Association, Guides Dogs of the Desert, and the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.

Crawford was presented with the award by Daisy Fuentes, and spoke of her brother’s death from leukemia at the age of four and her mother’s efforts to raise funds for research into the disease.

“It inspired me by showing me that everyone can do something and make a difference,” said the 42-year-old.

Over in Los Angeles, film director Spike Lee was the recipient of the sixth annual Behind The Lens Award, and spoke on the involvement of African-Americans in the film industry – both behind-the-scenes and in front of the cameras.

The evening included appearances by Laurence Fishburne, Bill Duke, Damon Wayans, and Snoop Dogg, and celebrated the outstanding achievements of African-Americans in film.

“We’ve got a long way to go to catch up to where we are in sports and music,” said the 51-year-old director of Do The Right Thing and Malcom X.

The event was organized by the Chrysler Foundation, who also donated $25,000 to Lee’s old college in Atlanta – Morehouse College – in recognition of his work. The money will go towards a program to expand the college’s School of Sports Journalism for African-Americans.

“Spike Lee epitomizes the ideal of the Behind the Lens Award,” said Frank Fountain, Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Public Policy at Chrysler. “His thoughtful films and activism in Hollywood have inspired a generation of filmmakers, encouraged actors, challenged basic assumptions and expanded the field to include many more African-Americans in key roles behind the lens. We are thrilled to have him as the awards latest honoree and to celebrate his commitment and passion.”

Clinton And Rachael Ray Unite For Kids' Nutrition

Fri, 11 May 2007 09:32:27 -0000

Written by Steve Purcell

TV chef Rachael Ray is launching a charitable organisation aimed at helping children in the U.S. to eat more healthily, with the support of former president Bill Clinton.

Yum-o! will work with schools to improve cafeteria food, create scholarships, educate parents about healthy eating, and help fund charitable groups that feed needy children.

The organisation will work with Clinton’s Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and the American Heart Association to improve school food.

Clinton appeared on Ray’s TV show on April 26 to announce their collaboration. British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver launched a similar programme in the UK over two years ago, which has led to increased government funding for school meals, making healthier menus possible.

“Great food changes the entire quality of your life,” said Ray. “It’s just this great building block for families.”

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