Look To The Stars News: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

Ashley Greene And Kelly Ripa Host Celebrity Charity Night For Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Super Saturday 13, deemed as the “Rolls Royce of garage sales,” attracted a bounty of celebrities for its annual sale on Saturday, July 31 in the Hamptons to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).

August 2010 Vogue cover girl Gwyneth Paltrow, supermodel Karlie Kloss, American designer Donna Karan, and celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe were among the superstars who enjoyed the family-friendly event. The celebrity support didn’t stop at the guests who came; over 200 designers including Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, and Giorgio Armani contributed to the designer garage sale, with prices drastically slashed. Massages, spa treatments, and pedicures were offered by contributors such as The Physique 57 Pedicure Salon.

Hosted by Twilight star Ashley Greene and television personality Kelly Ripa, the event had much more activities such as a carnival just for children, a luxury raffle, and plenty of gourmet treats. At Camp Divalysscious, there were performances, arts and crafts, s’mores, and personalized tee-shirts for kids.

Design A Banana Split For Kelly Ripa And Charity

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Kelly Ripa has launched her latest charity initiative with Electrolux to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

The star is asking you to design a virtual banana split on her website, and each day you do, Electrolux will donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Plus, you’ll be entered for a chance to win the daily prize, $50 toward sweet summer treats, AND the grand prize – the ultimate kitchen “split” – the new stand-alone refrigerator and freezer from Electrolux.

Kelly started supporting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund after someone she knew contracted the disease. In 2008 she began a role as spokesperson for Electrolux washers and dryers, some proceeds from the sales of which will benefit the Fund.

Walk With Oprah And Friends For 10 Charities

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +0000

O, The Oprah Magazine will celebrate its 10th anniversary in New York City from May 7-9, and registration for the Live Your Best Life Walk on Sunday, May 9 is now open.

Oprah Winfrey and special guests will lead a walk to raise money for 10 charities, selected by the editors of O, The Oprah Magazine. The top 10 fundraisers will walk alongside Oprah, and a celebration at the finish line for all participants will close the weekend’s festivities.

The walk takes place on the final day of the weekend-long celebration, and is open to all who want to take part and give back. A limited number of tickets are still available for the Live Your Best Life Weekend event at oprah.com/oturns10, but even non-ticket holders can participate as well.

Kelly Ripa Hosts Charity Cake Off

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The flour was flying recently as self-proclaimed baking enthusiast Kelly Ripa and accomplished master baker and cake decorator Buddy Valastro, from TLC’s “Cake Boss,” joined forces at Manhattan’s trendy Chelsea Market to bake lavishly decorated cakes for a cause. The pair teamed up with Electrolux Appliances to host Kelly’s Cake Off in support of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

“Call me a hopeless romantic, but I love Valentine’s Day,” said Ripa, who in addition to her duties as mom, TV personality and Electrolux brand ambassador, is also head of the bake sale committee at her kids’ school. “It’s a great time to show you care – both for the people you love and the causes close to your heart.”

Kelly Ripa Supports Ovarian Cancer Text Initiative

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

For the second year in a row, television host and actress Kelly Ripa is supporting a charity initiative from home appliance leaders Electrolux.

Throughout September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Electrolux and actress Kelly Ripa are holding a text-a-thon to help raise support for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund whose mission is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. Americans can donate $5 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund by texting “Kelly” to 85944. To drive participation and help spread the word, each time people log on to the website www.kelly-confidential.com, they will be entered for a chance to win a luxury front-load washer and dryer from Electrolux in Turquoise Sky, the color inspired by the teal ribbon of ovarian cancer awareness.

Jon Lovitz To Open Comedy Club Tonight

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Comedian Jon Lovitz is set to open his highly anticipated comedy club in California tonight, May 28, with proceeds to go to charity.

The grand opening of the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at the Universal CityWalk will attract a host of stars, including Heidi Klum, Seal, Dana Carvey, Christina Ricci, Lisa Kudrow, Daryl Hannah, John Stamos, Tia Carrere, Gilles Marini, Scott Foley, Paul Reubens, Kristi Yamaguchi, Brooke Burke, Ed O’Neill, Krista Allen, Gary Marshall and supermodels of the co-sponsoring Next Models agency.

The opening will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, a non-profit organization committed to funding research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer.

Kelly Ripa Joins Electrolux For Charity Initiative

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Television host and actress Kelly Ripa is supporting a new charity initiative from home appliance leaders Electrolux.

Ripa has announced a two-year commitment by the manufacturing giant to raise $500,000 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, an organization devoted to early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer.

“Thousands of women are affected by this deadly disease every year, including someone close to me,” said Ripa. “But there’s hope. The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund helps women fight and beat this disease. They fund research that will improve chances for an early diagnosis, giving hope to patients, family, and friends.”

Rip Into One Of Kelly's Bags

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:34:00 +0000

There’s just one day left to get your hands on Emmy Award winner Kelly Ripa’s bags!

The 37-year-old host of Live With Regis And Kelly and star of Hope And Faith has been selling off 17 designer handbags on eBay, and the auction has now entered its final hours. The star joined forces with European household appliance giant Electrolux and Kompolt Auctions to offer her collection of bags that were featured in Kelly’s Bags, a fun online game that captured the imaginations of tens of thousands of women while helping to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Proceeds from the current auction will also go to the Fund, and bidders have the chance to pick up bags from designers such as Elliott Lucca, Gustto, and Lacroix.