http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/987-the-rescue-train/rss20.xml en-us 40 The latest news about celebrity good deeds and charity involvement <p><em><small>Written by <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contributor/14">Tim Saunders</a></small></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/57-drew-barrymore">Drew Barrymore</a> is being hounded by bidders who are doggedly pursuing an exciting new internet auction. The 33-year-old actress is selling a one-of-kind work of art she created&#8230; with her pet dog.</p> <p>The star has donated a canvas featuring her handprints &#8211; and the paw prints of her dog, Flossie &#8211; to <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/987-the-rescue-train">The Rescue Train</a>, an organization that seeks to reduce the number of animals entering shelters by promoting education through creating unique programs and solutions.</p> <p>The artwork, which can be viewed via <a href="http://www.charityfolks.com">www.charityfolks.com</a>, is the last lot in a series of auctions that featured works of art created by celebrities and their pet pooches. Other stars to create canvases included <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/95-jessica-alba">Jessica Alba</a>, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/298-carmen-electra">Carmen Electra</a>, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/44-courteney-cox">Courteney Cox</a>, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/734-david-arquette">David Arquette</a>, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/737-paula-abdul">Paula Abdul</a>, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/753-lou-diamond-phillips">Lou Diamond Phillips</a>, and <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/833-eric-roberts">Eric Roberts</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.charityfolks.com">Charity Folks</a> is the leading online marketplace for celebrity charity auctions, and has raised over $6 million for non-profit organizations in the past. The current Drew Barrymore auction ends on April 23.</p> <h6>Related past articles</h6> <ul class="item-links"> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1170-star-goodies-up-for-grabs-in-charity-auctions">Star Goodies Up For Grabs In Charity Auctions</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/885-mischa-barton-joins-nicole-richie-at-childrens-carnival">Mischa Barton Joins Nicole Richie At Children's Carnival</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/773-celebs-design-bags-for-mothers-day">Celebs Design Bags For Mother's Day</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/764-heather-mills-hosts-2008-farm-sanctuary-gala">Heather Mills Hosts 2008 Farm Sanctuary Gala</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/745-eat-from-your-favorite-celebritys-plate">Eat From Your Favorite Celebrity's Plate!</a></li></ul> <hr> <small> <p> Want to write for us, or help with our research? <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contribute">Find out more about contributing.</a> </p> <p> Copyright &copy; 2008 <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/">Look To The Stars</a>. This article may not be reproduced without explicit written permission; if you are not reading this in your news reader, the site you are viewing is illegally infringing our copyright, and we would be grateful if you would <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/about#contact">contact us</a>. </p> </small> </hr> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:59:12 -0000 urn:uuid:http://www.looktothestars.org/news/698 http://www.looktothestars.org/news/698-drew-barrymore-leaves-her-mark-for-charity-auction Carmen Electra Courteney Cox David Arquette Drew Barrymore Eric Roberts Jessica Alba Lou Diamond Phillips Paula Abdul The Rescue Train Celebrity Charity Philanthropy Giving Animals