Look To The Stars News: Children's Cancer Research Fund

Emma Roberts To Attend Charity Fun Run

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Actress and singer Emma Roberts will be at the Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s Kids 4 Kids Run/Walk this Sunday, April 26, in Los Angeles.

“I am so honored to be an ambassador for the 4th year in a row, for the CCRF’s Annual Run/Walk,” she said. “It has become an important tradition for me and I look forward to seeing all the great kids. I hope you can join us for this terrific day.”

According to the charity: “The event evolved from important changes seen over the years in children’s awareness of cancer and the incredible generosity from kids of all ages wanting to help kids with cancer.”

Ryan Sheckler To Host Friday Night Charity Fights

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Friday night will be Fight Night for charity on February 6, when Ryan Sheckler hosts an evening of multi-disciplined fights.

The skateboard star is hosting the event – Down 4 Life – to benefit Road 2 Recovery and autism organization TACA through his own Sheckler Foundation, an organization he established to work in partnership with the Children’s Cancer Research Fund to raise awareness and funds for children suffering from cancer.

Scheduled to fight at the event are Ultimate Fighting champions Danny Abbadi and Andy Wang, as well as Kit Cope and Craig Wilkerson. Professional skateboarder Jason Ellis will also make his fighting debut.

Ryan Sheckler Offers Range Rover To Best Fund Raiser

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:48:33 +0000

MTV’s Ryan Sheckler is offering his Range Rover to the person who can raise the most money for cancer research. The Life of Ryan star has partnered his Sheckler Foundation with the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, and will personally hand over the keys to the most successful fund-raiser at the charity’s 2008 Kids4Kids 5K Run/Walk.

Sheckler is part of the National Spokesperson Team for the event, joining Brandi Chastain, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Luc Robitaille and Emma Roberts. The event is set to take place in Los Angeles on April 27, with Race Day registration beginning at 8 AM and the official start at 10 AM.

Also participating in the event as part of the All Star Team are Tate Donovan, Olivia Wilde, Vanessa Lengies and Constance Marie. The team is completed by a host of young stars from film and television, including Madisen Beaty, Lauren Clinton and Denzel Whitaker.