Look To The Stars News: American Diabetes Association

Bret Michaels Visits The Doctors To Talk Diabetes

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:30:00 +0000

On Monday, November 7, in honor of American Diabetes Month, the hosts of the Emmy Award-winning talk show The Doctors have a candid chat with the Bret Michaels about taking control of his type 1 diabetes, especially on the road.

Dr. Andrew Ordon, Dr. Jim Sears, Bret Michaels, Jillian Michaels, Dr. Lisa Masterson and Dr. Travis Stork.

Chris Noth Supports Diabetes Campaign

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Chris Noth has thrown his support behind a campaign from the American Diabetes Association.

The actor will front the Ask. Screen. Know. campaign, which encourages people to recognize the risks and symptoms of the disease and get tested early.

“A friend of mine was seriously, seriously diabetic and he didn’t know it,” Noth told NYC TV station NY1. "He had some of the obvious signs. He was obese, fatigued. I, at the time, just thought, ‘Go to the gym, dude, go get in shape or something.’

Steve-O To Race In Celebrity Charity Go Kart Event

Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Sixteen stars will compete to lead their teams to victory at a special celebrity charity Go Kart Tournament in Gardena, California, on May 28.

Steve-O, Kyle Massey and Chris Massey are just a sample of the celebrities congregating at the K1 Speed Indoor Racing facility in Gardena for a day of fun-filled activities and an exciting Go-Kart Tournament to create awareness and show their support for the American Diabetes Association.

The event, hosted by legendary NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson and Gary Sturgis from Tyler Perry’s Diary of A Mad Black Woman, is a celebration of family fitness and fun, as celebrities and attendees alike join together to give back to charity, as well as fighting for the prevention of diseases in children at an early age.

Bret Michaels Thanks Fans

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:09:00 +0000

On January 24th, Poison frontman Bret Michaels went in to surgery to repair a hole in his heart, while his fans got busy showing him some love.

During the time Bret was in surgery, there was a huge influx of donations to one of his favorite charities, the American Diabetes Association, leading him to release a statement through his rep.

“Bret would like to send out a big thank you to all those who donated to the ADA,” his rep told Hollywood Life. “He is extremely appreciative of this incredible support.”

Anthony Anderson Takes On Diabetes

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:11:00 +0000

As one of Hollywood’s self-proclaimed “fat funny guys,” Anthony Anderson has appeared in comedies including “Big Momma’s House” and “Kangaroo Jack,” but when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 32, Anderson found that his weight was no laughing matter.

In the October issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, Anderson opens up about incorporating diabetes management into his busy schedule and how his desire to go skydiving has inspired him to shed pounds.

It was eight years ago that Anderson started experiencing symptoms of diabetes — he was tired and lethargic. “I chalked it up to being overworked,” he tells Diabetes Forecast. “I just thought I was running myself ragged.” When other symptoms started to appear, such as constant thirst and frequent urination, he saw his doctor and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Kevin Jonas To Appear On Game Show For Charity

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The oldest sibling in the Jonas Brothers – Kevin Jonas – will appear on NBC game show Minute To Win It on May 23 to raise money for the group’s charity, Change for the Children Foundation.

The show sees contestants take on a series of games – each lasting a minute – to win $1 million.

“We can’t wait for Kevin to come on the show and take on some of our most nerve-wracking challenges,” executive producer Craig Plestis said in a statement to Access Hollywood. “We’re anxious to see if he can win it in a minute and raise some big money for his charity.”

Samuel L. Jackson To Lead Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

A huge number of stars and famous faces will hit the golf course in next month as part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am tournament.

The 2010 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation will be played Thursday, May 13 through Sunday, May 16 at South Carolina’s Bright’s Creek Golf Club, The Carolina Country Club and Thornblade Club. Among the 28 celebrities confirmed to tee off are former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, Catherine Bell, Samuel L. Jackson, Dr. Phil McGraw, Dennis Quaid, Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney, Kurt Russell, Kevin Sorbo, Luke Wilson and many others.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am is the only tournament on the Nationwide Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Nationwide Tour professionals in a four-day better-ball competition over three courses. Amateurs, celebrities and pros rotate between three courses on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the 14 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advancing to play Sunday’s final round at Thornblade Club. Celebrities play once at each course on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Professional winner of the overall 72-hole event will take home $108,000 from the total purse of $600,000.

Joe Jonas: Running For A Good Cause

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Joe Jonas is lacing up his sneakers for charity.

The pop star will take time out from touring to support the iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run. The event will benefit the brothers’ Change for the Children Foundation and Special Olympics Texas. 15 lucky runners will be able to sprint with Joe as he leads the 3.1 mile race. After the run, Joe will join the rest of the Jonas brood to perform at the AT&T Arena for a sold-out concert.

The Jonas brothers are familiar with both sold-out concerts and charity. The brothers started the Change for the Children Foundation to support programs that motivate children to face hardship with confidence and a will to succeed. The charity currently supports five organizations: Nothing But Nets, the American Diabetes Association, the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and the Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts.

Tee for a Cause

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:45:00 +0000

Professional athletes and celebrities are teeing off for a day of golf, contest holes and lunch on the course, and it is all for a good cause. July 16th marks the 13th annual charity golf tournament by Gold’s Gym to benefit the American Diabetes Association at Badlands Country Club, Las Vegas.

This charity golf tournament is a major fundraiser for the Association, which is the nation’s premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association provides services to hundreds of communities across the country. Its collaboration with Gold’s Gym promises a fun-filled day of golf, while raising money for a good cause.

Gene LaMott – president and CEO of Gold’s Gym International – says, “Diabetes is one of the biggest health crises facing our country today, and we are taking action to turn this epidemic around.” Gold’s Gym is the largest co-ed gym chain in the world, helping almost 3 million members in 27 countries achieve their individual potential.