Look To The Stars News: Susan G. Komen for the Cure

LTTS Exclusive: Brandon Tyler Russell Talks Charity

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Up-and-coming teen actor Brandon Tyler Russell – star of the upcoming feature film Smitty, alongside Mira Sorvino, Lou Gossett Jr and Boo Boo Stewart – recently spoke to LookToTheStars.org about the inspiration behind his charity work.

Why did you choose to support the charities you work with?

George W. Bush Announces Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Partner Country

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

During a visit to the George Urban Health Center in Lusaka last week, President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and First Lady of Zambia Dr. Christine Kaseba were joined by United States Ambassador Mark Storella to announce that Zambia will be the first Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partner country, expanding the availability of vital cervical cancer screening and treatment, and breast care education to those in need.

Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon is an innovative partnership between the George W. Bush Institute, the U.S. Department of State President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) that leverages public and private investments and existing health infrastructures to combat cervical and breast cancer, the two leading causes of cancer deaths among women in Sub-Saharan Africa. The cervical cancer partnership will utilize the platform and resources at PEPFAR and will draw from lessons learned in the significant scaling-up of access to HIV interventions in recent years.

Perez Hilton Designs Charity Shoes

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Continuing with its successful male designer trend, Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle has inducted celebrity media mogul and author Perez Hilton into its popular “Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity.”

Hilton has designed not one but two shoes for ShoeDazzle, displaying his ambitious nature. The charity Hilton has chosen to benefit from the sales of his shoes is GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. 100% of the profits from both shoes will be donated to this national education organization that addresses LGBT issues in K-12 schools

Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys And Demi Moore Direct Breast Cancer Film

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Breast cancer is more than a disease, more than statistics. It’s people, whose lives are forever changed by a diagnosis. Their stories are the basis of “Five,” a movie that will premiere on Lifetime on Oct. 10 in collaboration with Ford Warriors in Pink.

Directors of the movie are Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore, Patty Jenkins and Penelope Spheeris.

“Warriors in Pink has always been about the courage and the strength it takes to fight this disease,” said Tracy Magee, Ford’s primary brand experiential manager. “This year we’ve really been focusing on people’s stories – the stories behind the disease. This Lifetime project ties in extremely well with our Warriors in Pink campaign.”

Stars Make It Pink For Breast Cancer With Celebrity Charity Auction

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Throughout the month of October, eBay users will notice a pink hue to the world’s largest online marketplace. That’s because eBay Giving Works, the company’s charity fundraising program, will be hosting its 8th annual fundraising campaign in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The fundraiser, called “Make It Pink,” will benefit nonprofit organizations doing critical work to educate the public, save lives and find a cure for breast cancer, which kills more than 40,000 women and 400 men annually.

Anya Sarre Designs Exculsive Jewlery Collection For ShoeDazzle

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle is pleased to announce the debut of Anya Sarre’s inaugural jewelry collection, “Must-Haves by Anya.”

Anya Sarre

SodaStream Gives Back At Celebrity Charity Event

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Eco-conscience SodaStream co-sponsored the Give Back Hollywood Foundation’s Benefit for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation last week.

On Friday, August 26, celebrities gathered at the SLS Hotel in West Hollywood to support the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at the Give Back Hollywood Celebrity Benefit. Kelly Rowland, Christina Milian, Far East Movement, Carolina Liar, Tiffany Hines, Vanessa Simmons, Tamar Braxton, Vanessa Lengles, the Hollywood Undead and many more attended this VMA kick off party.

Carmen Electra Dazzles With Charity Shoes

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Carmen Electra is the latest star to join Kim Kardashian’s Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity with ShoeDazzle.

Carmen has called her design Bombshell, and proceeds will raise money for One Voice, which helps disadvantaged families in LA.

“They say that clothes make the person, and a shoe like ‘Bombshell’ goes a long way toward making women feel sexy and beautiful,” says Carmen. "I can’t wait to wear it!

Jenny McCarthy Designs Fearless Shoes For Charity

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle continues its “Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity” with another fashion-forward, altruistic celebrity, Jenny McCarthy.

The comedian, actress, author and mother designed a special studded pump, which she appropriately named “Fearless.” All of the profits from the sale of the shoe will benefit Generation Rescue, an organization dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the child’s quality of life for all families in need.

America's Sweetheart Launches Love, Help And Hope For Charity

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:30:00 +0000

For more than 90 years, Helzberg Diamonds has supported causes designed to improve the lives of those in need, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and others. Now, Helzberg is partnering up with “America’s Sweetheart,” Olympic figure skating champion Dorothy Hamill for the new “Love, Help & Hope” collection, which raises both awareness of and money for the ongoing fight against breast cancer.

The “Love, Help, & Hope” collection is a new collection of pendants and earrings, each of which incorporate the ribbon that stands as an international symbol of breast cancer awareness. A portion of the proceeds from the “Love, Help & Hope” collection will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Hamill, a two-year breast cancer survivor, was inspired to create this new line of jewelry by her personal experience with the disease and the millions of women who are battling breast cancer nationwide.

Ebony Steele To Host Bare Chest For Breast Cancer

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Ebony Steele – Rickey Smiley Morning Show Co-host, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise Ambassador and one of five Survivor Ambassadors for General Mills’ Pink Together campaign – will host a special event for breast cancer awareness in Atlanta on October 28.

Eye Candy: Bare Chest for Breast Cancer will feature Atlanta’s most delicious male models, all in the name of charity! From athletes to actors, students to entrepreneurs, Atlanta’s most handsome will rip the runway all in the name of breast cancer awareness.

“I created the Ebony’s Eye Candy event as a fun and entertaining way to bring young women together, and highlighting awareness to social needs when I was on the air in Dallas and Birmingham,” says Steele. “They were all such huge success, I wanted to expand the event to the ‘A’!”

eBay Hosts Massive Celebrity Charity Auction For Breast Cancer Awareness

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:30:00 +0000

eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, makes it easy to help raise a lot for a cause by giving a little. Throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, eBay is inviting consumers to join the fight against breast cancer by pledging their support to sell, buy or donate through eBay Giving Works.

eBay Giving Works, a program offering convenient, trusted ways for eBay sellers and buyers to support their favorite nonprofits, provides a unique opportunity for consumers to give to a cause they care about without reaching into their wallets. By simply looking in their closets, selling an item and donating a portion of the proceeds, a real difference can be made and a life could be saved.

“In fact, for the value of every laptop sold this month through Giving Works, one uninsured patient could get a mammogram,” said Robert Chatwani, Director eBay Global Citizenship. “Each person who takes part in this campaign will have an impact on the fight against breast cancer.”

Kristin Chenoweth: Charity Shoe Designer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Kristin Chenoweth talked to Reality Cares Radio’s Todd Michael Krim about her charity work last week, and revealed she is about to take on a new role – shoe designer.

The star – currently appearing in Promises Promises on Broadway – is well known for raising awareness of adoption and foster care, and told Todd she will design a limited edition charity shoe for ShoeDazzle to benefit the Adoption Institute. The shoe will go on sale this Fall.

Kristin talked at length about being adopted herself, and how that influences her work with adoption charities today.

Celebrities Gather For Charity Fun Run

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Former Angels outfielder Tim Salmon is proudly showing his support for cancer research and education by joining Major League Baseball, Angels Hall of Famer Bobby Grich and Jillian Michaels, star of The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian, at the All-Star Game Charity 5K & Fun Run presented by Sports Authority and Nike, taking place on Sunday, July 11, 2010.

Salmon will be handing out medals and congratulating participants as they cross the finish line. The event will benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Stand Up To Cancer, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and City of Hope with Major League Baseball donating 100% of registration fees to the organizations.

Signed Perfumes From Halle Berry And Kim Kardashian Auctioned For Charity

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:30:00 +0000

Makatto.com has some great new celebrity charity auctions.

The auction site, which as formerly run auctions for Britney Spears’ sunglasses and Kobe Bryant’s shoes, is currently offering signed perfumes from Halle Berry and Kim Kardashian, Common’s lap top case, Lindsay Lohan’s Fendi choker, Wendy Williams’ shoes, Audrina Patridge’s ring and Phil Laak’s I-Pod case.

Proceeds from the auctions will go to charities such as the Red Cross, the American Heart Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Yéle Haiti Foundation.

Paris Hilton To Attend Create Your Own Bangle Bar For Charity

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Alex and Ani – the celebrated jewelry line – and Live! On Sunset, LA’s premier retail boutique, announce the launch of an exclusive Create Your Own Bangle Bar this week, the first of its kind on the West Coast.

20% of total sales from the event will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Los Angeles County. Located on the famed Sunset Boulevard, Live! On Sunset is the perfect location for Alex and Ani’s bangle bar debut. Alex and Ani is a unique Rhode Island jewelry company known for their use of recycled materials and their personal and meaningful pieces, especially their patented signature expandable bangles, which adjust to fit anyone. Celebrity fans of the brand include Sandra Bullock, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Hudgens, Cameron Diaz, and Courteney Cox.

Guests – such as Paris Hilton – will be treated to TY KU Sake at the Buddha Bar and specialty cocktails provided by O.N.E. Water as well as enjoy tunes from the special guest DJ.

Slip Into Kobe Bryant's Shoes For Charity

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:30:00 +0000

Now is your chance to step into the shoes of Kobe Bryant for charity.

Makatto.com is auctioning Nike ID sneakers signed by the LA Lakers guard – including a signed Letter of Authenticity – to benefit After-School All-Stars’ programs aimed at preparing middle school kids for high school, college, and the 21st century by offering academic support, enrichment opportunities, and health/fitness activities.

The auction site is also currently selling Common’s laptop case and a ring owned by Audrina Patridge to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the American Heart Association, and the Red Cross, among others.

Britney Spears Donates Sunglasses To Celebrity Charity Auction

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Calling all Britney Spears fans: you’ve only got a few hours left to bid on a pair of sunglasses signed by the pop princess to benefit charity.

Makatto.com is selling the autographed sunglasses to raise funds for charities such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the American Heart Association and the Red Cross, and the current bid is already almost $500.

Makatto.com runs charity auctions with items from stars such as Conan O’Brien, Nicole Scherzinger, actress Gabourey Sibide, Steve Smith, Thomas Jones, Jimmy Cliff, musician Common and Audrina Patridge on a regular basis.

New Celebrity Charity Auction Site Launched

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Recently launched Makatto, an online selling website, has garnered much attention after adding to its website content celebrity auctions sponsoring charitable causes.

Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the American Heart Association, and the Red Cross, among others.

Users and first time visitors can bid on items donated from big names, such as Conan O’Brien, Nicole Scherzinger, actress Gabourey Sibide, Steve Smith, Thomas Jones, Jimmy Cliff, musician Common and Audrina Patridge just to name a few, and have the additional option of donating their winning bid to any charity of their choice.

Stars To Race For The Cure At Dodger Stadium

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0000

A bunch of celebrities will join 15,000 cancer charity supporters in pulling on their running shoes and joining the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Race For The Cure event at Dodger Stadium, LA, next week.

Stars such as Jessica Stroup (“90210”), Sharon Lawrence (“The Mentalist,” “NYPD Blue”), Marisa Coughlan (“Bones”), Aimee Garcia (“Trauma”), Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), James Kyson Lee (“Heroes”), Nia Long (Big Momma’s House, “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air”), Amanda Righetti (“The Mentalist”), Cassie Scerbo (“Make It or Break It”, Bring It On: In It to Win It), Dr. Lisa Masterson (“Doctors”) will be walking the pink carpet and participating in the event on March 14.

The race will raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Los Angeles affiliate to provide both the medically underserved and uninsured populations in Los Angeles County with screening, diagnostic tests and treatments for breast cancer. This flagship fundraising event will also celebrate breast cancer survivorship and honor those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Exclusive Photo Feature: Olympians' Hearts of Gold

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:34:00 +0000

We have witnessed the amazing physical feats of the US Team in the Olympics, and now the Olympians want to share some of the other wonderful ways they use their time and strengths. Look To The Stars is honored to bring you news of their charity work, with thanks to NBC/USOC for providing the images.

Chad Hedrick (Long Track Speed Skating – won a bronze medal)
Competes on Friday and Saturday, February 26th & 27th

Stars Support Warriors In Pink On Valentine's Day

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Ford Warriors in Pink is making its big-screen debut with New Line Cinema’s all-star ensemble film Valentine’s Day to give the gift of hope in the fight against breast cancer this February.

Before eager moviegoers can say “be mine” during love’s favorite season, fans will have the chance to win an action-packed Valentine’s Day Los Angeles getaway to attend the movie’s star-studded Feb. 8 premiere. Valentine’s Day opens nationwide Feb. 12.

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.

James Denton Races For The Cure

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Desperate Housewives star James Denton will be serving as the honorary co-chairman of the fourth annual Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida 5K Run/Walk. The fundraising event will take place March 13, 2010 at the Coconut Point in Estero.

The 2009 walk raised $914,000 and boasted more than 8,100 participants. The goal for 2010 is to match the success of 2009. Confirmed sponsors include: Coconut Point, Naples Community Hospital, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, Stephen J. Laquis MD, FACS, the News-Press, Pearle Vision, Anchor Health Centers, Hope Health Care and Drs. Jeannie Moran and Denise Gay.

Komen for the Cure is the world’s leading network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives. The Komen promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cure. A world without breast cancer is the organization’s ultimate goal.

Anthony Edwards Busy With Charity Initiatives

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

E.R. star Anthony Edwards has announced that $1 from every ticket sold to his new film Motherhood via website Fandango.com – during the film’s first two weeks – will go to charity.

The actor has revealed how his sister is a breast cancer survivor and he is thrilled the campaign will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  

“It’s fantastic,” he said. "Obviously breast cancer affects a lot of women in America. I have a sister who’s a survivor. People uniting together and raising money and awareness this way is hugely important and it seems right on with Motherhood.