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Angelina Jolie Lands In Haiti For Charity Visit

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:50:00 -0000

Angelina Jolie was in the Dominican Republic earlier this week to visit survivors of the Haitian earthquake, and is now in Haiti to view the devastation and raise awareness of what still needs to be done to help.

The actress – who, along with Brad Pitt, donated $1 million to the cause immediately after the disaster – was joined by Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, the son of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, for the trip to the Dario Contreras Hospital in the Dominacan Republic.

“She spoke with several children and a Haitian woman who recognized her and requested help,” said Dario Manon, hospital spokesman.

The actress is traveling on behalf of UNICEF, and touched down in Haiti just hours ago.

“It is incredibly horrible to see a catastrophe of this size hit a people who have been suffering from extreme poverty, violence and unrest for so many decades,” she said.

Jim Carrey And Jenny McCarthy Host Saturday Night Charity Spectacular

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy hosted a special event in Miami to raise money for charity during the weekend.

The celebrity couple hosted the Saturday Night Spectacular event to raise money for Jenny’s Generation Rescue autism charity. Attended by a number of celebrity guests, such as Shannon Elizabeth and magician David Blaine, the event featured a poker tournament, live entertainment and a performance by Cirque USA.

McCarthy is well known for her work supporting autism research, a cause she became involved with after her son was diagnosed with the condition. As well as supporting a number of organizations dedicated to children with autism, such as the TACA and the HEAL! Foundation, the model-turned-actress also wrote a book called Louder Than Words documenting her struggles to cope with a son who suffers from autism.

“This is so important. Everyone knows someone who has been touched by autism,” said Carrey at the event. “It’s important to know that there is hope.”

Ashton Kutcher And Demi Moore Give Flowers To Charity

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore will send roses to 270 human trafficking victims this Valentine’s Day to raise awareness of their plight.

“I struck up an agreement with the wife this year that we’re not going to try to do something big for each other and instead the best way we can celebrate the day is to share our love with other people,” said Kutcher. "There’s an organization in New York called GEMS that helps human trafficking victims. There are a bunch of these girls that have come off the streets and are now being housed by this organization, so we’re going to make all those girls our Valentines this year.

 "I think there are 270 girls, so we’re going to send them all flowers so they can know they can be loved by someone without them having to ask for anything in return."

The celebrity couple launched their own charity to draw attention to human trafficking victims – the Demi and Ashton Foundation – a few weeks ago, and announced they would dedicate their Valentine’s Day to charity.

David Beckham's Big Charity Heart

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

David and Victoria Beckham have donated over £1million (US$1.5 million) to help children in the last five years through their charity.

The Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust was set up by the couple to support initiatives for sick and disabled children. Past charities supported include UNICEF and organizations which help disabled children, such as those which provide wheelchairs to those in need.

Although donations to the Trust have fallen by £90,000 in the last year, the charity still gives to good causes.

“To have raised so much money and helped so many people is amazing,” said managing director David Watling. “Some of these wheelchairs can cost £10,000 and they are life-changing.”

Gerard Butler Offers Date In Charity Raffle

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Actor Gerard Butler has launched an online raffle giving his fans the chance to win a date with the star by helping his favorite charity.

Kids Kicking Cancer is a unique charity that helps empower young cancer patients through martial arts.

The star’s “officially unofficial” fan site, GerardButler.net, is asking fans to donate $20 to the charity to go in to the draw to win a trip to New York or LA from anywhere in the US to enjoy a private dinner with the star. Other prizes include the chance to visit the star on the set of his new movie, reserved seating at one of his movie premieres, an autographed piece of his wardrobe and autographed photos.

Fans must be quick – the raffle closes on February 14.

To find out more and make a donation, click here.

Kristin Cavallari Starts Year With Charity Trip

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

The Hills’ Kristin Cavallari was in El Salvador for charity last month, and talked to USMagazine.com about the experience.

“Going to El Salvador was such an incredible experience,” said the 23-year-old actress, who visited schools and interacted with students. “It really put everything into perspective and made me appreciate everything I have. Seeing how happy and excited the kids were was the best feeling in the world.”

The star will continue her charity work later this year by traveling to Kenya with One Kid, One World, a charity that helps children in war torn and poverty stricken countries around the world.

Stephen Baldwin Helps Raise Charity Cash For Haiti

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Actor Stephen Baldwin was in Manchester last Thursday for a benefit concert to help earthquake victims in Haiti.

The Heart for Haiti concert featured local bands LZ7 and Blush, a choir and singer Hannah Atkins. Over £60,000 (US$94,000) was raised for charity Compassion UK.

“I was thrilled to be a part of it,” said Baldwin. “We all need to respond to this crisis. Even though the pictures are starting to fade from our TV screens, we need to keep the people of Haiti in our minds and hearts.”

Kate Linder Celebrity Charity Gala To Hit LA This Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0000

Emerging Magazine Celebrity Charity Productions will present the 1st Annual Kate Linder Celebrity Charity Gala, benefiting The ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter on February 11 at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel from 6 PM to 10 PM.

A silent auction will begin at 6:30 PM and will continue throughout the evening. Dinner with celebrities will begin at 7PM. A product runway will follow dinner where celebrities will walk the runway, showcasing vendor products and services prior to being auctioned live.

Anyone desiring to attend the free live auction only are welcome. Those wishing to have dinner with celebrities may purchase tickets prior to the event or at the door.

Some of the Items to be auctioned are; Fur coats from Dicker and Dicker Furs of Beverly Hills, Rolling Stones group signed “Electric Red” guitar, a NASCAR Race Car driving experience at Telladega Super Raceway, Judith Ripka Jewelry, Rob Bacon Jewelry, Brandt Skinz Haute Couture Leather Jackets, Passes to Magic Castle in Los Angeles, Art, Frank Sinatra LP signed by members of the Ratpack, Sports Jerseys signed by Football and other sports personalities.

Donors continue to furnish extraordinary products and services for the Live Auction. Proceeds benefit The ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Kate Linder, Esther Valentine of the Young and the Restless will host the 1st Annual Kate Linder Celebrity Charity Gala.

Friends and guests of Kate Linder confirmed to attend include; Joan Van Ark, Bruce Davison, Channing Chase, Rip Taylor, RJ Mitte, Michelle Stafford, Dee Wallace, Stacy Haiduk, Miss California, Alison Arngrim, Sean Kanan, and many more.

More info can be found here.

Rihanna Wants To Refresh Bone Marrow Charity

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:30:00 -0000

Rihanna is the latest star to take part in Pepsi’s Refresh Project, and has appealed to fans to help win funding for charity.

Pepsi has asked people to cast their votes at www.refresheverything.com for the refreshing consumer-generated ideas that they believe will make a positive impact on their communities. This is the first of eleven opportunities for the public to win grants from $5,000 up to $250,000 throughout the year.

Rihanna is asking fans to vote for DKMS – an organization that connects bone marrow and stem cell donors with patients in need – following the death of 6-year-old Jasmina Anema last month. The singer had led a campaign to help find a bone marrow donor for the little girl, and was heartbroken by her passing.

“She was a very free, fun spirited little girl, full of energy, always happy, always energetic,” said Rihanna. "I always remember she wouldn’t sit still. She was always running around, always had a smile on her face.
 
“If we win [the funding], this would really help us recruit 4,000 individual donors.”

The Pepsi Refresh Project, a groundbreaking effort to foster innovation in social good, will award more than $20 million this year to fund great ideas that refresh the world. Joining the campaign are actors Demi Moore and Kevin Bacon, who have generated their own ideas for Pepsi Refresh and are competing for support in the Pepsi Refresh Celebrity Challenge.

Visit the Pepsi Refresh Project Facebook page, to cast your vote by February 28 in the Pepsi Refresh Celebrity Challenge for Moore or Bacon’s idea. Pepsi will grant $250,000 to fund the idea that wins the most votes.

Jim Parsons Makes A Big Bang For Charity

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0000

Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons has launched a special video for Stand Up To Cancer.

The Up2 You + Me Video was directed by Jesse Selwyn with the song written and performed by Zach Selwyn. The new humorous call to action video captures Parsons at his comedic best playing 30 characters, requiring 30 costume changes, which were all in keeping with the funny song lyrics. People will also be able to see the video on StandUp2Cancer.org.  

“In writing the song, we wanted to communicate a serious and important message in a fun and light-hearted way,” said songwriter Zach Selwyn. “It was a thrill to work with Jim who weathered through 30 costume changes in a 12 hour day and never lost his spirit. We hope our fellow gamers will be inspired to join SU2C in the fight against cancer.”

  The campaign also encourages users to support SU2C by texting, calling and visiting the organization’s website to donate. In addition, Xbox LIVE members are able to download the SU2C theme and gamer pics to show their support for the cause through the Xbox LIVE community.   

The Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) movement raises funds to hasten the pace of groundbreaking translational research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. SU2C is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and was founded by a group of media, entertainment and philanthropic leaders whose lives have been affected by cancer in significant ways.  

Founded in May, 2008, Stand Up To Cancer has raised more than $100 million for cancer research.

To watch the video, click here.

Nicole Richie Blogs About We Are The World Recording

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Nicole Richie has blogged about her experiences recording the new We Are The World charity single for Haiti.

“On Monday I shared in one of the most heartfelt and inspiring events of my life when I sang alongside nearly 80 musicians and actors in a re-recording of We Are the World to benefit Haiti,” she wrote on her official blog. " It was more than 20 years ago that I sat in the exact same room with my father surrounded by legendary talent for the first recording. It’s definitely a different experience though when you have an understanding of what brought these people together. When I was four I was just watching it and this time I was on the other side actually participating. It was important for me to bring Harlow there because my parents instilled the idea of giving back at a very early age and raised me in an environment where helping others was of utmost importance. This is how I raise my children as well.

“I have included several photos from the recording session, as well as some tragic images of what’s left of Haiti. They’re brutal to look at but I am hoping they will inspire you to help in any way you can.

“January 12, 2010 was a day that left thousands homeless, injured, frightened, hungry and lost. There’s medical care… but not nearly enough to tend to all the injuries; there’s food… but people are having to turn to violence for it; there’s water… but it’s scarce. It breaks my heart just thinking about all the orphaned children who are now left fending for themselves and are too young to even comprehend what’s going on.

“Yes, millions of dollars have been raised, but that doesn’t mean we’re done and can now move on from this far away tragedy. People are still suffering and it’s our responsibility to help Haiti heal.

“Please visit UNICEFUSA.org for more information on how you can contribute.”

To read the blog and see the photos, click here.

Usher Inspires Children To Help Haiti

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0000

After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, music legend and humanitarian Usher urged young people worldwide to mobilize and utilize their resources to help the victims.

Days after the disaster- on January 18, 2010- Usher announced a partnership with the United Nations Foundation to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Through Usher’s non-profit, Usher's New Look, Usher challenged young people worldwide to raise $5 each to help the United Nations’ emergency response in Haiti.

Immediately after hearing Usher’s call to action Will Smith, NFL star athlete with the New Orleans Saints, called on his fans—especially young people in New Orleans to answer Usher’s call to action. “As our own Katrina recovery continues, the plight of Haiti today is too familiar for those of us in New Orleans to ignore. All of us should be compelled to help. That’s why I’ve joined Usher to help raise money for Haiti’s recovery efforts,” said Smith.

Smith has not only asked his fans to join the effort, but he has personally contributed $20,000 to send a mobile health clinic to Haiti on behalf of the world’s youth.

“This mobile health clinic will ensure that the UN Foundation can continue relief efforts beyond the initial response and recovery,” said Shawn H. Wilson, President of Usher’s New Look. “In times of crisis it is important to look beyond immediate needs towards sustainable solutions. Young people understand this, which makes the mobile clinic a fitting contribution on behalf of this group.”

Thousands of youth responded from 17 countries, with many examples of commendable youth-led service projects for Haiti. In India, an 11 year old girl named Makayla G. Gilliam-Price made beaded bracelets to raise money for Usher’s New Look’s Haiti relief efforts. In Malaysia, youth leaders from the ‘Power of 10Sen’ group are mobilizing 400,000 youth to raise small donations in their schools and communities. Additional examples include Sophie, a young girl in Belgium that worked with her classmates to create and sell artwork to raise donations. Kimberly Mcmillian at the Benjamin Franklin Senior High School in New Orleans raised $2500 by organizing a day where all students could wear Saints hats to school for a small price.

Mobilizing youth is made easier with tools such as the One Economy toolkit www.pic.tv/willsmith, located on Will Smith’s website, www.thewillsmith.com youth can inspire adults and peers alike to become involved.

By teaming up with the United Nations Foundation, young leaders around the world have directly supported Haiti relief and recovery efforts through the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund, which disbursed $25 million immediately following the earthquake. Youth are directly helping the UN help Haiti by supporting humanitarian relief efforts including search and rescue operations, the provision of food, shelter, clean water and medical care, and now the recovery and rebuilding process.

In the months ahead, the UN’s life-saving work will continue, including delivering food and water to millions of Haitians, providing jobs to more than 200,000 people, ensuring women and children are safe and mitigating diseases such as measles and malaria. These are just a few of the daunting tasks that lay ahead but the UN is rising to the challenge, thanks to support for people around the world and, in particular, young leaders who are engaging their families, schools and communities to help the UN help Haiti.

Young people can continue to report on their efforts and accomplishments by logging on to twitter and Facebook and share their fundraising activities and successes with pictures, videos and statements. The ‘Powered By Service’ twitter page will be used to recognize and track efforts. For each dollar raised, youth are being encouraged to tweet their efforts @powerbyservice to demonstrate their commitment.

For information on fundraising for Haiti, please log ushersnewlook.org, thewillsmith.com or poweredbyservice.org.

Jennie Garth Goes Red For Women

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Jennie Garth was at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City on Friday to take part in the Go Red for Women National Casting Call campaign.

Go Red For Women – an initiative of the American Heart Association – launched the campaign to ask women to tell their stories of the choices they’ve made to live a healthy life and improve their well-being. The campaign wants to film women talking about how they turned personal choices into life-saving actions, with the segments to be shown on the Go Red for Women website and TV special.

“After learning of my own heart condition and losing my father to heart disease, I know how important it is to speak up about this silent killer,” said Garth. “Too many women remain unaware. We must spread the word to our friends, family and community about how to make the right choices every day. You can truly save lives with the power of your very own voice.”

To find out more about the campaign and how you can become involved, click here.

Mia Farrow Disparages Illegal Haiti Adoptions

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0000

Written by Susan Fredricks

Actress and UNICEF Good Will Ambassador Mia Farrow was shocked at the attempted kidnapping of 33 Haitian children by ten American missionaries.

Farrow stated that the abduction attempt of these children was “deplorable” and insists offering parents a better life for their children elsewhere is “completely unacceptable and immoral”. The mother of 11 adopted children further commented that if groups and charities want to help the children of Haiti, they should offer support to the orphanages and family members inside the country.

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti hard on January 12th which left thousands of family devastated in its wake. Adoption practices in Haiti are now under scrutiny after news hit of the Americans trying to take the children out of their country. The ten Americans who belong to a Christian charity group were charged with kidnapping, conspiracy and child criminal association.

Chelsea Staub To Host Harmonies For Haiti

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Actress Chelsea Staub, from Disney Channel’s JONAS, will host a special concert this week to benefit victims of the Haitian earthquake.

The show – called Harmonies For Haiti – will take place at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip on Thursday, February 11, and will feature performances from bands such as Frank & Derol (featuring Miley Cyrus' big sister Brandi}, Benton Paul, Tyler Hilton, Drake Bell, Eye Alaska, The Summer Set, Kristy Frank, The Record Life, Tommy and the High Pilots, Debate Team, Frank & Derol, The Scholars, Julia Lucafo, Yellow Red Sparks, Jessarae and more. There will also be appearances by Meaghan Martin (10 Things I Hate About You), Nicole Anderson (JONAS) and other surprise guests.

All proceeds from the show go to the American Red Cross to support relief work in Haiti.

The All-Ages gig starts at 7:30pm, with tickets priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets available from the House of Blues and Live Nation.

Miley Cyrus Launches Charity Auction For Haiti

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Miley Cyrus will launch her very own online auction for Haiti on eBay on February 8.

To kick off the auction, the singer has donated the dress she wore to this year’s Grammy Awards, as well as tickets to the Hollywood premiere of her new film, The Last Song. She is also joined by some of her famous friends, including Britney Spears, who has donated the dress she wore to last year’s MTV VMAs, and Nicole Richie, who has donated jewelry. Demi Lovato, Hugh Jackman and Joel Madden have also donated items.

“Ever since the earthquake, I’ve been trying to do my part to help the people of Haiti – and I wanted to do more,” she told PEOPLE. “Everyone has been so generous. My mom and I started calling and texting all of our friends to see if they’d like to be a part of the auction.”

All proceeds from the auction – which runs until February 18 and can be accessed by clicking here – go to the American Red Cross.

“I want to get people involved and show that even the little things you can do can make a difference.”

Naomi Campbell To Help Haiti Through Fashion

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Naomi Campbell will hold a Fashion For Relief event at the New York Fashion Week on February 12 to benefit Haiti earthquake relief.

Hosted by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, the star-studded event will feature actors, musicians and celebrities walking the runway in various looks created by some of fashion’s top designers and to be later auctioned online at NET-A-PORTER from March 15, with proceeds going to CARE.

“I am deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Haiti; so many have been killed and severely affected by the earthquake – women and children in particular are most vulnerable in disasters,” said Campbell. “Fashion is universal, personal and touches everyone. Our aim is to use this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week catwalk to reach people and help raise crucial funds to help save the lives of women and children.”
Fashion for Relief was first held in 2005, and raised money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. It has since become a regular and eagerly anticipated fixture of Fashion Weeks around the world.

“Fashion for Relief only works if everyone comes together and makes it work,” Campbell said.

Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster.

Katie Couric, Julianne Moore, Julianna Margulies Talk Charity

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Ladies Home Journal has profiled 3 celebrity women who work hard for charity – Katie Couric, Julianne Moore and Julianna Margulies.

Katie Couric is a co-founder of the Entertainment Industry Foundation's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance, and is also involved with Stand Up To Cancer.

“It would be criminal not to take advantage of these professional gifts I’ve been given,” she tells the magazine. "I have a bully pulpit from which to communicate a message and educate people. Helping to raise awareness and research dollars is my way of putting my fingerprint on the world in a positive way.

“Getting involved in the fight against colon cancer offset the helplessness I felt. My daughters got involved, too. They would have bake sales or lemonade stands and all the money would go to colon cancer research. Now whenever I see a lemonade stand, I want to know if the proceeds are going to a charity. I guilt the kids out.”

Julianna Margulies is involved with Project A.L.S., and speaks of her passion for the charity.

“As a celebrity, it’s my responsibility to give a voice to a cause. That’s what I can do to help. But when I meet the doctors who’ve been working with Project A.L.S. and learn about their research, I feel so inadequate. They’re the ones who are doing amazing things.”

Julianne Moore is an advocate for Save the Children, and is currently spearheading her annual Valentine’s Day card campaign for the charity.

“Because of this ridiculous celebrity I have, I’m able to draw attention to a cause I care about,” says Moore. “Children cannot help themselves. They need our help, and that’s what this is about.”

To read the full profiles and what the women have to say about charity, visit the Ladies Home Journal website.

Ethan Hawke Presents A Lie Of The Mind For Charity

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Ethan Hawke will present a special performance of the new play he is directing, followed by a reception with the actors, to benefit charity later this month.

The actor is directing A Lie Of The Mind at the New Group on Theater Row, 42nd Street, in New York, and will host the special benefit event on February 19 for The Alex Fund.

This is the first time the play has been revived in NYC since 1985, when it won the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards for Best New Play.

The charity supports impoverished children in Romania. For more information about the event, click here.

Help Celebrities Make A Bid To Save The World

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:30:00 -0000

Christie’s International has announced it will hold a new green auction it has dubbed “A Bid to Save the Earth.”

This first-of-its-kind charity auction will take place on April 22, 2010, to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The Evening Sale event will be held at Christie’s, Rockefeller Center, New York and be carried live globally via Christie’s LIVE on www.christies.com. Proceeds from the sale will be divided among four leading not-for-profit environmental organizations: Conservation International, Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council and the Central Park Conservancy.

Christie’s is partnering with Charitybuzz, the leading destination for online charity benefit auctions, to present a companion silent auction which will be hosted at www.ABidtoSavetheEarth.org. Christie’s will waive all fees and commissions for the auction. Native Energy, www.nativeenergy.com, a leader in carbon offsetting, will provide carbon offsets for the entire Green Auction. NBC Universal, as part of its ongoing environmental initiative, “Green is Universal,” will serve as the official media partner for the event.

“We are inspired and honored to convene top members of the philanthropic, environmental, business and cultural communities to benefit the environment,” said Edward Dolman, CEO of Christie’s. “We are equally pleased to present a stellar evening auction and to partner with NBC Universal in telling this exciting story with Charitybuzz in building such a compelling silent auction; and of course our four charity partners, who will do what they do best with the proceeds: advocate for the environment.”

The Evening Sale will be a star-studded event with top celebrities serving on the Green Auction Host Committee that includes: Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Tobey Maguire, François-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek, Bob Fisher, Candice Bergen, Edward Norton, Evelyn Lauder, Alec Baldwin, Zaha Hadid, Brooke Shields and Matt Lauer.

“It is becoming increasingly clear that our wellbeing as individuals and as a global society hinges on nature,” said Peter Seligmann, CEO and Board Chairman of Conservation International. “With pressure mounting on our shared home, Earth, innovative fundraising strategies are more important than ever. This particular initiative will use the knowledge and resources of a world class auction house to raise much needed funds which will go directly towards the maintenance and protection of the ecosystems, habitats and species that are the framework of a healthy planet where all people can prosper.”

The live auction will include major works from artists including Keith Tyson, Maya Lin, Subodh Gupta, and Olafur Eliasson. Other lots will include coveted celebrity experiences, upscale eco-vacations and exquisite jewelry. Hugh Jackman, Christina Aguilera, and Candice Bergen are just a few of the talented stars offering VIP experiences, with additional luxury items secured daily.

“We anticipate The Green Auction to be a momentous achievement in fundraising to save the earth, and we are excited to help Christie’s reach thousands of online bidders through Charitybuzz” said Coppy Holzman, CEO of Charitybuzz.

The Christie’s Green Auction companion silent auction will use online bidding powered by Charitybuzz, launching at www.ABidtoSavetheEarth.org on April 8, and run through May 6. The silent auction will facilitate global participation like Christie’s LIVE, and carry more moderately priced lots.

Lots for the sale on silent auction will include celebrity packages such as spending a day with Hugh Jackman on the set of his movie "Reel Steel’, VIP tickets to a Christina Aguilera concert, a Californification set visit with David Duchovny, falconry lessons with Bobby Kennedy, and lunch with a major television star.

More info can be found here.

Stars Line Up To Celebrate Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

The Teenage Cancer Trust is about to celebrate 10 years of music and comedy concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London by unleashing an outstanding lineup of performances at the iconic venue throughout March.

Kicking off the event will be Them Crooked Vultures – the supergroup featuring Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones and Josh Homme. The band will hit the stage on March 22, followed the next night by a comedy performance from Jimmy Carr and friends.

Wednesday, March 24, will see a reformed Suede taking the spotlight. The following two nights will feature former Oasis superstar Noel Gallagher performing his only two solo shows of 2010.

“Ten years ago I got a call from Roger [Daltrey] asking me to join him for the first ever concert for the charity,” said Gallagher. “Since then I’ve been honoured to support this amazing charity. I’ve had some of the best nights I’ve ever had on a UK stage.”

The Arctic Monkeys will perform on March 27, followed by JLS on March 28 and The Specials on March 29. The weeklong series of concerts will come to an end on March 30 with a special performance by The Who.

Tickets go on sale today, February 5. To find out more, click here.

Ashton Kutcher Keeps Charity Promise

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0000

Written by Ashley Parker

Last year, Ashton Kutcher and CNN raced to be the first to get to one million followers on Twitter. Kutcher said that if he got to one million first, he would pay for 10,000 malaria nets for Malaria No More.

He did win, and he’s keeping his promise.

On World Malaria Day 2009, the most retweeted message on Twitter was: “Every 30 seconds a child dies from Malaria. Nets save lives. Support World Malaria Day = www.MalariaNoMore.org.” Thanks to this, almost 90,000 nets will be distributed in the Senegalese towns of Seraya and Velingara.

At the 2010 People’s Choice Awards, Kutcher – who now has more than four million followers – said, “The true reward of the race to a million followers on Twitter is that 90,000 people in Senegal will sleep underneath bed nets because of the money we all raised.”

Other celebrities who helped spread the word included Anderson Cooper, P. Diddy, Oprah and Ryan Seacrest.

Akon Has Konfidence In Charity Single

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Akon and Pepsi have released a charity single with some surprising friends – international football superstars Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba.

Oh Africa is available for download from iTunes now, with proceeds going to Akon’s Konfidence Foundation. Founded in 2006, the Konfidence Foundation is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the conditions in Africa and providing underprivileged African youth with access to learning and recreational environments equipped with modern technology, educational materials, recreational resources, and health and wellness services.

“We’re really excited about the new track and music video from multi-platinum selling artist Akon and Grammy-nominee Keri Hilson and hope it raises money for less fortunate children in Africa,” said Ahmed Abdel-Karim, UK marketing manager for Pepsi.

Shaggy Leads Supergroup For Haiti

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Supergroups are the fashion at the moment, and now it is reggae’s turn – a trio of reggae superstars have joined forces for charity.

Shaggy has joined with Sean Paul and Sean Kingston for his new song, Rise Again, to benefit Haitian earthquake relief.

“Rise Again is for the people of Haiti,” said Shaggy. “It is to show them that we are here for them, and that we will support them each step of the way as they begin rebuilding their lives, which were shattered by the earthquake. I am very proud of this song and the collaboration with Digicel.”

The track is available for download from iTunes, with all proceeds going to the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund.

“Rise Again succeeds in being both moving and uplifting and we are delighted with the reception that it has had across the globe to date,” said Group CEO of Digicel, Colm Delve. “We would like to thank everyone for their support and encourage people to log on to iTunes and purchase the song so that we can keep giving to the people of Haiti in their time of need.”

Joining the trio on the recording are Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne, Edwin Yearwood, Destra Garcia, David Rudder Kes Dieffenthaller, Tessanne Chin and Etana and Haitian artiste, Belo.

The Digicel Haiti Relief Fund has donated US$5 million to NGOs in Haiti to support the relief efforts and over US$600,000 has been raised by Digicel customers across the Caribbean and Central America through a text and voice donation line.

Elton John To Hold Annual Oscar Viewing Party For Charity

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Elton John has announced that he will once again host an Oscar Viewing Party to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

The party [is held every year to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, an organization established and overseen by the singer that funds educational programs targeted at HIV/AIDS prevention and the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against HIV/AIDS, and for programs that provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS.

“We give them the best that they can possibly afford,” said Sir Elton. “It’s beautiful inside the tent, the food’s great, everyone will be served the best wines, but they need to be because they’ve paid an awful lot of money for a seat.”

The guest list never fails to be scattered with big names, with Kiefer Sutherland, Sharon Stone, Elle Macpherson, Victoria Beckham, Gordon Ramsay and many others attending past events. The event also invariably raises millions of dollars for AIDS research.

“Beginning with a modest dinner that raised $300,000 in 1993, EJAF’s Academy Awards Viewing Party has grown into a multimillion dollar annual benefit that has raised approximately $25 million to date for the foundation’s life-saving programs,” said EJAF Director Scott Campbell. “But these achievements only address a small portion of the enormous need that already exists and that is growing at the rate of 10 more people every minute. We have a huge task ahead of us, and we are deeply grateful to our supporters and friends around the world for joining us in this vital cause.”

The party will take place on March 7 at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood. More info here.

Spotlight: Red Cross's Celebrity Supporters

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:23:00 -0000

Providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies

Protecting the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and providing them with assistance.

The charity also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

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Red Cross has 88 known supporters, including Annie Lennox, Bill Clinton, and Ellen DeGeneres

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Spotlight: Bill Clinton's Charity Work

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:15:00 -0000

The William J. Clinton Foundation was set up to promote and provide for a number of humanitarian causes. Within the foundation, the Clinton Foundation HIV and AIDS Initiative works to make treatment for HIV/AIDS more affordable and to implement large-scale integrated care, treatment, and prevention programs.

The Clinton Global Initiative, funded by the Clinton Foundation, was established in New York City to coincide with the 2005 World Summit. The focus areas of the initiative include attempts to address world problems such as global public health, poverty alleviation, and religious and ethnic conflict.

The Clinton Foundation Climate Change Initiative, provides resources to allow participating cities to enter into an energy-saving product purchasing consortium and to provide technical and communications support.

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Spotlight: Sharon Stone's Charity Work

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:17:00 -0000

Spokesperson for the American Foundation for AIDS Research since 1995

Cowrote “Come Together Now” after the tsunami disaster; made the song available to download after Hurricane Katrina. The proceeds went to Habitat For Humanity and Angels' Place

Donated $10,000 at the World Economic Forum to help with malaria-related health efforts, and raised $1 million from the rest of the crowd within minutes of her donation

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Spotlight: Global Fund for Women's Celebrity Supporters

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:18:00 -0000

The Fund makes grants to seed, strengthen and link women’s rights groups based outside the United States working to address human rights issues that include:

Ending Gender-Based Violence and Building Peace
Ensuring Economic and Environmental Justice
Advancing Health and Sexual and Reproductive Rights
Expanding Civic and Political Participation
Increasing Access to Education
Fostering Social Change Philanthropy

Celebrity supporters

Global Fund for Women has 12 known supporters, including Pierce Brosnan, Ben Harper, and Kevin Bacon

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Stars Take A Gamble At Charity Poker Tournament

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Spotlight: Stephen Fry's Charity Work

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:47:00 -0000

“We judge ourselves by our ability to make a difference. Not noisily or with sanctimonious complacency, but deep inside, in that still small place where we really talk to ourselves.” – Stephen Fry

Writer, actor, comedian and doer of good, Stephen Fry lives in his London SW1 flat and his Norfolk house when not traveling. An England conservationist through the Healthy Planet charity, Fry has given his mother an adopted hectare of Cambridgeshire Fen, a project restoring more than 9,000 acres of fenland habitat in Cambridgeshire, helping to conserve one of Britain’s most beautiful and biodiverse areas.

As a compassionate, Fry works with others to transform the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder, as the Special Ambassador to EQUILIBRIUM - The Bipolar Foundation. Every year Stephen is delighted to invite all his Terrence Higgins Trust “Friends for Life” and “Associate Friends” to his summer Gala Dinner and to a special Christmas party as a supporter of making a difference to all those lives shattered by HIV. He also understands the importance of promoting the spoken word for all by presenting The Listening Books Award for the Spoken Word at The Guardian Hay Festival, providing a fantastic selection of high-quality audiobooks to over 7,000 people across the United Kingdom who find it difficult or impossible to read due to illness or disability.

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Video Spotlight: Fight Cervical Cancer in Style

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:20:00 -0000

The Sugababes, La Roux, Paloma Faith, Pixie Lott, Lauren Laverne, Miquita Oliver and PPQ all joined forces for a star-studded music and fashion extravaganza for Fight Cervical Cancer in Style, a national campaign to raise awareness about the disease and educate girls and women so they can better understand their risk and how to reduce it. Go to showyourstyle.co.uk to find out more.

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Video Spotlight: NRDC Action Fund: This Is Our Moment -- How You Can Take Action

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:01:00 -0000

Visit ThisIsOurMoment.org to find out how you can help support clean energy jobs for America!

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Video Spotlight: Muhammad Ali and Christina Aguilera in PSA for Haiti Relief and World Food Programme

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:56:00 -0000

Give $5 by Texting FRIENDS to 90999 or Donate Online at FromHungerToHope.com. $5 Will Feed 20 Hungry Children in Haiti.

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Spotlight: STILLERSTRONG's Celebrity Supporters

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:45:00 -0000

“STEALING GREAT IDEAS FROM OTHER CHARITIES TO BUILD A SCHOOL IN HAITI”

Ben Stiller is working with Save the Children, the leading organization creating lasting change for children in need, to provide critical education programs for children in Cévérine, Haiti.

Your support will help build classrooms, provide school supplies, and employ teachers. Additionally, funds will establish a consistent clean water source, help local farmers grow 500 acres of nutritious cassava, and build a flour mill to process local crops – which will provide a consistent source of funding for the school.

NOTE

STILLERSTRONG is now working with Architects for Humanity to build temporary schools for the children of Haiti, in response to the needs of the people after the devastating earthquake.

Celebrity supporters

STILLERSTRONG has 7 known supporters, including Bill Clinton, Lance Armstrong, and Ben Stiller

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Video Spotlight: STILLERSTRONG: Ben Responds To How Stillerstrong Will Work To Help The Earthquake Relief Effort

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:44:00 -0000

After the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti, the STILLERSTRONG project is now changing its efforts to the Haitian School Initiative, in collaboration with Architecture for Humanity. For ways you can help, go to Architecture For Humanity. You can donate toward needed supplies at causecast.org

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