Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu today visited UNICEF House where he met with UNICEFs Executive Director Ann M. Veneman, and launched a new publication which explores why any successful transition from war to peace must ensure that children have a place and a voice in helping to build a peaceful and stable future.
Haiti has been hit by several storms in a row, killing more than hundreds of people and forcing thousands from their homes. Yéle Haiti Foundation is responding by sponsoring food, clothing, blankets and medical supplies in the areas most directly affected.
Yéle Haiti Foundation distributes 52,000 Hot Meals Throughout Port-au-Prince. Help give more food and spread hope for Haiti. Donate- http://bit.ly/5TbEbn
Hugh Grant has launched Marie Curie Cancer Care's Great Daffodil Appeal calling on people all over the UK to make a donation and wear a daffodil pin – the charity’s emblem – throughout March. Hugh has supported the charity as a fundraiser and ambassador since his mother died at home in 2001, cared for by Marie Curie Nurses. The actor has made a short film to promote the appeal. The film features Marie Curie Nurse Lorna McGarry and charity fundraiser Maria Gleeson.
JONAS star Chelsea Staub takes charity to a whole new level with Harmonies for Haiti! HTZ takes you backstage at the House of Blues on Sunset to see what some of the stars had to say about the event, including Meaghan Martin, Nicole Anderson, Eye Alaska, Tyler Hilton, The Summer Set, Nicholas Braun, Frank and Derol, Brandi Cyrus and more!
Adam Lambert asking fans to donate to DonorsChoose.org in lieu of giving him gifts at http://www.donorschoose.org/adamlambert. It’s an amazing charity and his fans have already raised more than $50K in the first five days! Please help! You can either give individually or to a fan group.
Lamar Odom and his friend Isabelle have partnered with DKMS to recruit bone marrow donors. Lamar Odom was inspired by a little African American girl, Jasmina Anema, who was in a dire need of a bone marrow transplant. Lamar Odom’s own charity supports children with cancer and since leukemia is the most common disease children in the US die from, he is helping DKMS to recruit bone marrow donors.
Justin Chambers from Grey’s Anatomy speaks out about the need for bone marrow donors. He encourages people to register with DKMS: http://www.dkmsamericas.org. He is inspired by his friend Seun who is in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant.
Martial Arts Master, Jackie Chan, asks you to join him in the fight against Leukemia. In this 30 second Public Service Announcement, Jackie urges you to join the bone marrow registry on behalf of 8 year old leukemia patient, Natalie, and others like her. Please join today. All it take is a simple swab of your cheeks to find out if you are the perfect stranger who can save someone’s life!
Kirsten Dunst, Amy Smart, Kat Von D, Dallas Bryce Howard, Ethan Embry and Sophia Bush came out to support The Art of Elysium's 2010 Heaven Gala, and talked about how much it means to them to be involved with this great organization. The Art of Elysium encourages people to use their creativity to bring joy to children suffering from serious medical conditions.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, February 9 UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie arrived on Tuesday in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, where she visited earthquake survivors and met aid workers from local and international organizations.
Jennie Garth joined the Go Red For Women movement (an initiative of the American Heart Association) because she can speak from the heart about her own family’s experience with cardiovascular disease.
In this hilarious new call-to-action video for Stand Up To Cancer, Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons plays 30 characters, showing how it’s “Up2” all of them and each and every one of us to help end cancer.