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Creed's Scott Stapp Visits Tsunami Victims In Japan Mar 16, 2012

One year after Japan’s devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, Grammy Award winner Scott Stapp – singer, songwriter, voice of Creed and founder of the Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation, a charity organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children and families around the world – is visiting some of the worst hit areas this March to show support for continued recovery and revitalization and promote global support for Japan. More →

James Patterson Donates Books To Armed Forces Mar 16, 2012

This week, #1 bestselling author James Patterson and Little, Brown and Company are donating 200,000 copies of hardcover Patterson titles to the United States Armed Forces. More →

Join The Stars At The Advocate 45th Event For LGBT Mar 16, 2012

The stars will be out at the Beverly Hilton on March 29 for The Advocate 45th Presented by Lexus, an event that will celebrate the heroes and champions who have made significant strides in the LGBT community over the past 45 years. More →

Run/Walk With Jane Kaczmarek And Jaclyn Smith For Charity Mar 16, 2012

Actresses Jane Kaczmarek and Jaclyn Smith want you to join them on this year’s 5K Derby Day Run/Walk for AbilityFirst. More →

Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation Launches New PSA Mar 16, 2012

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the nation’s leading nonprofit providing care to those living with paralysis and advancing research into treatments and cures for spinal cord injury, has unveiled “Reverse,” a public service announcement (PSA). More →

Jillian Michaels Unbottles America With SodaStream Mar 16, 2012

Jillian Michaels unveiled The SodaStream Cage Exhibit: “Unbottle America” on Saturday, March 10 during the International Home & Housewares Show in Chicago. More →

Ricky Gervais Supports New Organization To End Animal Cruelty Mar 15, 2012

Ricky Gervais has helped launch a new global organization to end cosmetics tests on animals. More →

Ricky Gervais And Joanna Lumley Take TigerTime To Westminster Mar 15, 2012

The stars came out in force to support wildlife artist and conservationist, David Shepherd CBE , as he took his TigerTime Campaign to the heart of Westminster this week. More →

Richard Branson And Russell Brand Debate War On Drugs Mar 15, 2012

Richard Branson was part of a team that included Russell Brand, Julian Assange and former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso in the first ever live global debate on ending the war on drugs this week. More →

Jennie Garth To Judge Charity Photo Contest Mar 15, 2012

The Water4 Foundation, a charity based out of Oklahoma City, has announced the launch of its campaign for World Water Day, the United Nations-designated international day held annually on March 22. More →

Alan Alda Launches The Flame Challenge Mar 15, 2012

In an article in Science magazine this month, actor Alan Alda announced his Flame Challenge to scientists. More →

Jillian Michaels To Be Honored With Spirit Of Excellence Award Mar 15, 2012

Jillian Michaels is to be presented with the TJ Martell Foundation's Spirit of Excellence Award. More →

Indian Cricket Legend Supports Earth Hour Mar 15, 2012

Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has pledged his support for Earth Hour – the global campaign supported by WWF to raise awareness and inspire individual action towards a better environment. More →

Comedians To Perform At Bill Of Rights Concert Mar 15, 2012

A host of comedians and performers will come together for The Bill Of Rights Comedy Concert benefitting the creation of America’s first monument honoring the Bill of Rights on Sunday, May 13th at Phoenix Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona. More →

George Clooney Makes Graphic Film Of Sudan Visit Mar 14, 2012

George Clooney has addressed Congress following his trip to Sudan last week. More →

Angelina Jolie Witnesses Conviction Of Congolese Warlord Mar 14, 2012

Angelina Jolie was in The Hague yesterday to witness the conviction of a Congolese warlord for his part in abducting and training children as child soldiers. More →

Sports Legends Gather For Philanthropic Boot Camp Mar 14, 2012

Tony Hawk, Lance Armstrong, Mia Hamm, Andre Agassi, and Muhammad Ali were amongst the sports stars who gathered for a private “Philanthropic Boot Camp” recently. More →

Prince Harry Runs A Mile For Charity Mar 14, 2012

Prince Harry donned his trainers and took to the Flamengo beachfront of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to run a Sport Relief Mile. More →

Michelle Obama Talks Health With Kid Reporter Mar 14, 2012

Scholastic News Kid Reporter Topanga Sena, age 11, of Orlando, Florida recently sat down for an exclusive interview with First Lady Michelle Obama when she was in Orlando, Florida, wrapping up her Let’s Move! second anniversary tour. More →

Famke Janssen Named As Water Ambassador Mar 14, 2012

Green Cross International has appointed international actress Famke Janssen as its first “Water Ambassador,” a role aimed at helping the global organization increase awareness on the global water crisis and their efforts to respond to this challenge. More →

Stars Help Launch World Poker Tour Charity Mar 14, 2012

On Sunday, March 11, 2012, World Poker Tour (WPT) invited guests to the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills to celebrate the launch of WPT Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing World Poker Tour’s unmatched platform to influence positive change on a global scale. More →

Cyndi Lauper Speaks Up For Animals Mar 14, 2012

Cyndi Lauper is this year’s North Shore Animal League America's Tour For Life spokesperson. More →

Cruise The Thames With Joanna Lumley For Charity Mar 14, 2012

Join Marie Curie Cancer Care in London on March 20 for an evening with renowned performer, Joanna Lumley. More →

US Presidents Support Red Cross Month Mar 13, 2012

March is Red Cross Month, proclaimed by President Obama as a time to support the American Red Cross as it helps people in need in the US and around the world. More →

Train To Be Honored At Charity Family Day Mar 13, 2012

The TJ Martell Foundation is proud to announce that it will celebrate its 13th Annual Family Day on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. More →

Colbie Caillat To Perform At Humane Society Genesis Awards Mar 13, 2012

Platinum-selling multi-Grammy winning singer songwriter Colbie Caillat will take time out from promoting her latest album, All of You, to perform at The Humane Society of the United States’ 26th Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills. More →

Prince Harry Wants To Make His Charity Global Mar 13, 2012

Prince Harry has spoken of his desire to expand the work of his Sentebale charity from helping disadvantaged children in a single African country to carrying out projects worldwide. More →

Annie Lennox To Talk AIDS At Scottish Parliament Mar 13, 2012

Annie Lennox will return to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday March 14 as part of Commonwealth Day events taking place on the day. Annie will address an audience on the Global Plan and the exciting development of the UNAIDS targets, particularly in relation to Preventing Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Solar Energy Commitments In Haiti Mar 13, 2012

President Bill Clinton last week announced four new commitments to provide solar energy to Haiti by Clinton Foundation partners. More →

Debbie Gibson Wins $50,000 For Charity Mar 13, 2012

Debbie Gibson, a contestant on this season’s The Celebrity Apprentice on NBC, won $50,000 on this week’s episode on behalf of her charity of choice, Children International, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization. More →