Look To The Stars News: TJ Martell Foundation

Michael Jackson's This Is It Film To Be Released

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0000

It has been reported that a film is to be released of the final footage from Michael Jackson’s rehearsals for his This Is It concerts, with some of the proceeds to go to charity.

Sony Pictures is in final negotiations to acquire the film – at a price of $60 million – with 90% of the profits to go to the Jackson Estate, which will include a charity to be set up in the King of Pop’s name.

Jackson was a huge supporter of charities in his lifetime, and his family hopes to keep his memory alive with the new charity. The singer often visited underprivileged children and children affected by disasters and in hospitals, and worked with organizations such as the Jane Goodall Institute, the TJ Martell Foundation, the United Negro College Fund, the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children, the Prince’s Trust, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Childhelp USA, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of America, Children’s Defense Fund, Elizabeth Taylor’s AIDS Foundation and many more.

The film is set for release on October 30.

Playboy Mansion To Host Charity Party

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000

Hugh Hefner will present the Summer Fling Party at the Playboy Mansion on Saturday, July 18, 2009.

The Summer Fling Party at the Playboy Mansion, hosted by Playboy Radio’s Jessica Hall and Brandie Moses, is a weekend escape unparalleled in its decadence and grandeur.

Partygoers from around the globe will converge on the Playboy Mansion to experience it as only an elite few ever have – with an all-day-into-the-evening Pool Party with beautiful Playmates, models, some of the best-known Hollywood entertainment industry personalities, and unlimited food and open bar. All-in-all, 8 hours of breath-taking and star-studded revelry unparalleled in its grandeur at the Mansion. And just when the daytime fun starts to simmer down, the sexiest after-party in LA begins at 10 p.m. at a to-be-announced premier venue.

The All Day General Admission Ticket will let you enjoy the Summer Fling Party with amazing perks, such as shuttle service to and from the Mansion from the off-site parking facility, full tours of Mansion grounds by Playmates, full access to pool and grotto, gourmet BBQ buffet, a full open bar, admission to the after-party, and more.

In addition, participate in the live and silent charity auctions that run all day and night. Not only will ellemés internationale deliver an unforgettable Playboy Mansion party, but they’ve also partnered with the TJ Martell Foundation, so you can also do a good turn while having a great time. Items to be auctioned off during the Summer Fling include one-of-a-kind music and sports memorabilia, trips, electronics, and other desirable products, and experiences. A large portion of the auction proceeds will go to the TJ MartellFoundation to support their efforts in Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research.

More info can be found here.

Michael Jackson's Charity Legacy

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Michael Jackson, who passed away last week, featured significantly on the pages of Look To The Stars. He was a passionate supporter of charity, and was honored by many different organizations for the work that he did and the compassion that he showed.

As well as writing We Are The World with Lionel Richie and helping to organize the United We Stand: What More Can I Give benefit concert in the wake of September 11, Jackson also donated the proceeds from a song to victims of Hurricane Katrina, often donated items to charity auctions, and was to donate some of the proceeds from his upcoming shows in London to charity. He set up a burns unit for children and also established the Heal The World Foundation, whose work has included airlifting 6 tons of supplies to Sarajevo, instituting drug and alcohol abuse education and donating millions of dollars to less fortunate children.

But this is only the tip of the iceberg. A comprehensive timeline of the late singer’s charitable work has been published by Jackson Action. The list includes his work with underprivileged children and children affected by disasters, visits to hospitals, and work with organizations such as the Jane Goodall Institute, the TJ Martell Foundation, the United Negro College Fund, the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children, the Prince’s Trust, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Childhelp USA, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of America, Children’s Defense Fund, Elizabeth Taylor’s AIDS Foundation and many more. It also details Jackson’s efforts to airlift 60,000 doses of children’s vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia, and his donations to hundreds of charities. To view the timeline, click here.

The charity world has lost a valuable supporter, and Look To The Stars extends our best wishes to Michael Jackson’s family, friends and fans.

Bid On Celeb-Signed Guitars For Charity

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Today is your last day to bid on autographed Fender Stratocaster guitars from Universal Music Group artists 3 Doors Down, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 and Nickelback to benefit the TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research.

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.

Also up for auction are CDs signed by Rihanna, Kings Of Leon, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne and many more.

To make a bid, visit the special eBay page – but you have to hurry, you only have a few hours left.

Madonna Donates Over $3 Million In 2008

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Fox News has revealed Madonna’s charity spending for 2008 – claiming the singer donated over $3 million to charitable organizations.

According to tax filings, the singer gave $250,000 to Mobilization Against AIDS and $15,000 to the TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia and Cancer Research. Other donations included $23,000 to a group that sets up playgrounds in Russia, as well as to churches and religious groups in California.

But the biggest beneficiary of the singer’s donations was the Kabbalah Center, the religious organization she is part of, which received $2,626,529. Another $4,025 went to Spirituality for Kids from royalties from her children’s books.

The news follows Fox News’ report last week that Will Smith donated over $1.3 million to charity in 2008. His donations also focused heavily on religious organizations.

Punk Bands Unite For Charity Auction

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

Written by Tim Saunders

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.

Bidding in the auction, accessed through eBay, started yesterday and could score you one of 15 pairs of tickets and accompanying stage access passes for the first 15 tour dates available. Fifteen additional pairs of tickets with stage passes, for each additional 15 tour dates, will again be posted to eBay on April 28 and May 5.

More information about the Vans Warped Tour can be found at the event’s website.

Country Stars Put Their Cards On The Table For Charity

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:27:34 -0000

Written by Elizabeth Willoughby

Robin Leach, host of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”, played Master of Ceremonies for the TJ Martell Foundation’s annual No-Limit Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, in which dozens of country music and rodeo stars came together last month during the National Finals Rodeo week.

After a silent auction kicked off the event, country music artists Charley Pride, Luke Bryan, Buddy Jewell, Brice Long, and Tracy Byrd joined rodeo stars Britt Bockius and Justin McBride at the tables. The event raised thousands of dollars for the Foundation.

“I don’t play poker that much,” said Pride, who came third overall. “I know very little about Texas Hold ’Em, but it is for such a good cause.”

“I got beat by Charley Pride,” lamented Bryan, who did not fare quite so well in the tournament. “That was a fun day.”

The T.J Martell Foundation was created 32 years ago by music industry executive Tony Martell, to raise money for leukemia research in honor of his son, who succumbed to the disease in 1975. Since then, under the banner “Where Music Brings Hope”, the Foundation has raised over $225 million and branched into cancer and AIDS research through eight top US research hospitals.

“This is the first time we have had a tournament during Rodeo Week,” said Laura Heatherly, the Foundation’s Executive Director. “Every little bit of money raised helps, because it is vital for us to continue.”

Motley Crüe's Vince Neil Offers Tickets to Charity Poker Tournament

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:18:20 -0000

Motley Crüe’s lead vocalist, Vince Neil is hosting the Third Annual OFF THE STRIP $50,000 Charity Poker Tournament from November 2-4, 2007, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, and a limited number of player seats are being offered to national Rock radio stations for the sold-out Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament.

The radio stations and their advertisers will have the opportunity to sponsor one winner and a guest to participate in a weekend with Vince Neil and his friends at the most thrilling ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’-crammed charity poker tournament in the United States.

Proceeds raised will benefit Vince’s Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation and the TJ Martell Foundation for Cancer, Leukemia and AIDS Research.

In 1995, Vince Neil, lead vocalist of the multi-platinum selling heavy metal band Motley Crüe, lost his daughter Skylar to stomach cancer. Since that time Vince has endeavored to help raise awareness and much needed funding for children’s illnesses. Since its inception, the Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation has donated over one million dollars for Cancer, Leukemia and AIDS research through the T.J. Martell Foundation. All of the proceeds from The Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation Events (The “OFF THE STRIP” Poker Tournament, The Motley Cruise, and the Charity Golf Tournament and Auction), are given to the T.J. Martell Foundation so that it can continue its groundbreaking research.

Columbia/Sony music industry executive Tony Martell, who was instrumental in the signing of Ozzy Osbourne and Stevie Ray Vaughn, among others, founded The T. J. Martell Foundation in 1975 in memory of his son, T.J., a victim of leukemia. The T. J. Martell Foundation, which has raised more than $225 million over 32-years, remains dedicated to raising funds for the innovative initial and ongoing research into the treatments and cures of the world’s three most deadliest diseases, leukemia, cancer, and AIDS at leading research facilities throughout the United States.

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