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Celebs For Kids Makes A $7 Million Challenge Jul 3, 2008

Dozens of celebrities including actors Matt Damon, Cheech Marin, and Hockey Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr are helping to raise funds for a research centre dedicated to pediatric rheumatology at Canada’s B.C. Children’s Hospital More →

Ryan Sheckler Hosts Celeb-Studded Charity Golf Tourney Jul 3, 2008

X Games champion, reality star and budding philanthropist Ryan Sheckler will take to the links with 120 others to raise money for five charities. More →

DMC To Perform At Charity Bowling Event Jul 3, 2008

Darryl McDaniels – also known as DMC from veteran hip hop group Run DMC – is to perform at a charity after-party in Massachusetts next week. More →

Celebrity Fashion Up For Grabs Jul 3, 2008

Anybody interested in celebrity fashion should head over to www.clothesoffourback.org in the next few days to bid on some of the fabulous items up for grabs in the name of charity. More →

Bono Sings The Praises Of Music For Charity Jul 2, 2008

Bono's (RED) charity has announced a new music delivery system as their latest way to raise money for AIDS sufferers in Africa. More →

Jackie Chan Urges Non-Violence In Timor Jul 2, 2008

UNICEF Ambassador Jackie Chan visited East Timor last week to spread a message of non-violence to the country’s youth. More →

Yao Ming To Build Schools In China Jul 1, 2008

Following the devastating earthquakes last month in China’s Sichuan and Gansu provinces, Yao Ming – Chinese center for the Houston Rockets basketball team – felt compelled to do something and to do it quickly… so he created the Yao Ming Foundation. More →

Paris Hilton Donates To Children's Hospital Jun 30, 2008

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has made a substantial donation to a children’s hospital in Los Angeles. More →

Bid For Yoga With Russell Simmons Jun 30, 2008

One lucky bidder will have the chance to stretch their limbs with Russell Simmons at a private yoga lesson in a new charity auction the hip hop mogul has launched on eBay. More →

Tiger Woods Foundation Wants Cell Phones For Soldiers Jun 30, 2008

“This event means a lot to me,” wrote Tiger Woods in a note to his fans expressing his appreciation for their outpouring of support for the AT&T National, in which 120 of the world’s best players will compete for the AT&T National tournament trophy and $6 million in prize money at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesday, MD, on July 2-6. More →

Tom Arnold To Auction Motorcycle Jun 27, 2008

Actor Tom Arnold will be auctioning off a very special motorcycle next month for a couple of very special charities. More →

Kid Rock Raises Eyebrows And Money At Charity Golf Tournament Jun 27, 2008

Detroit rocker Kid Rock hit the green in his home town on Wednesday to take part in the Buick Open Pro-Am golf tournament . More →

Aston Villa Give The Shirts Off Their Backs Jun 27, 2008

Over two years ago, Aston Villa Football Club began a relationship with the Acorns Children's Hospice Trust, and that relationship has come to a magical fruition. More →

Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates To War Children Jun 26, 2008

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated $1 million to support the education of war-affected children through their Jolie-Pitt Foundation. More →

New Zealand All Blacks Announce Charity Partnership Jun 26, 2008

They may have bowed out earlier than expected in last year’s World Cup, but New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, have proved that they are still at the top of their game after two wins against England in the last two weeks, and a veritable annihilation of Ireland the week before that. And now the world famous squad – who are well known for their charity work – have announced their official charity for the next three years. More →

Steve Nash Brings Soccer Magic To New York Jun 26, 2008

While Euro 2008 was reaching its climatic final stages in Europe, American soccer fans enjoyed a match dubbed the Showdown in Chinatown in New York City last night, in which professional football players went head-to-head with NBA stars for charity. More →

A Chance To Buffet With Buffett Jun 25, 2008

Fancy having lunch with one of the richest men on the planet? Now could be your chance, with an auction being run this week offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine with Warren Buffett. More →

Pete Doherty Inspires Young Cancer Sufferer Jun 24, 2008

The press sometimes gives celebrities a hard time, concentrating on their problems rather than celebrating the good things that they do. One recent victim has been singer Pete Doherty, who has been quietly helping sick teenagers – such as 16-year-old British schoolboy Dan Squires, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last November – without any publicity. Doherty not only invited the boy to one of his Babyshambles gigs, but also struck up a friendship with him. More →

Karaoke With The Stars Raises Much Needed Cash Jun 23, 2008

Gwyneth Paltrow might be about to outshine Coldplay-singing husband Chris Martin behind the microphone… but maybe not quite yet. The 35-year-old actress showed off her vocal talents at a charity karaoke show in London last Thursday, after a $90,000 bid prompted her to take to the stage. More →

Anna Nalick Auctions Tickets and More Jun 23, 2008

Shine singer Anna Nalick is auctioning off concert tickets and more to one of any of the locations on her upcoming tour. More →

Leona Lewis Promotes Sun Safety For Summer Jun 23, 2008

Singer Leona Lewis has designed a special headscarf to raise funds for a major charity’s new education campaign. More →

2008 Cartier Love Charity Braclets Launched In LA Jun 20, 2008

It wasn’t just about the bling when a major jeweler hosted a star-studded event to launch a line of exquisite bracelets to benefit a worthwhile charity last night. More →

Bill Gates To Leave His Billions To Charity Jun 20, 2008

He may be going, but he won’t be forgotten – Microsoft founder Bill Gates has announced he will be leaving $58 billion to charity in his will, just a week before he officially steps down from his role as executive chairman of the company. More →

Steve Carell Gets Smart For Charity Jun 20, 2008

Comedian Steve Carell held a special screening of his latest movie, Get Smart, for charity last night. More →

Santana Plays Four Seasons Of Hope Jun 18, 2008

Guitarist and music legend Carlos Santana gave a special live performance to 650 guests at the seventh annual Four Seasons of Hope charity gala in New York on Sunday night. More →

The Who's Tommy To Elevate Hope Jun 18, 2008

A very special performance of The Who's classic rock opera “Tommy”, benefiting the Elevate Hope Foundation, will take place on Thursday, June 19, at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. This will be the first appearance of the theatrical production of “Tommy” in Los Angeles in a decade. More →

Band From TV To Flex Their Musical Muscles For Rally Jun 18, 2008

June 21 will see the Ford Flex Rally, a scavenger hunt-style car challenge, take to the streets of greater Los Angeles for charity. And the event will be hosted by Band from TV, a music group made up of some of your favorite TV stars. More →

Toby Keith Raises Cash For Ally's House Jun 17, 2008

The annual Toby Keith & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic in Oklahoma last week set a new record by raising $709,000 for Ally's House, a nonprofit organization that helps families dealing with childhood cancer. More →

There'll Be Feuding And Fighting Between Celebrities... All For Charity Jun 17, 2008

Celebrity Family Feud is set to invade primetime next week, when it premieres on Tuesday, June 24, on NBC. More →

Ben Affleck Attends One X One Fundraiser Jun 16, 2008

Celebrity crusader Ben Affleck was among the stars at the ONEXONE fundraising gala in Calgary, Canada, on Saturday night. More →