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Make-A-Wish Embarks On Month-Long World Wish Day Campaign Apr 4, 2018

Make-A-Wish Foundation – the global organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses – will celebrate World Wish Day on April 29, the 38th anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of the organization. More →

Olly Murs To Join Soccer Aid 2018 Apr 4, 2018

Olly Murs, singer songwriter and all-round TV favourite, shared his excitement with fans today at being picked for Robbie’s England, for the fifth consecutive time, in this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

One Night For One Drop Surpasses $35 Million Goal With Its Sixth Annual Philanthropy Event Apr 3, 2018

Marking World Water Day, ONE DROP, the international foundation created by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté to bring safe water access to people across the globe, is proud to report that its signature fundraising event, One Night for One Drop imagined by Cirque du Soleil, has surpassed the $35 million goal it set for itself when the event inaugurated in 2013. More →

Brendan Cole Swaps Dancing Shoes For Football Boots Mar 30, 2018

Brendan Cole, former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and TV personality, has today announced he will be taking part in this year’s eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

David Beckham Visits Indonesia To Meet Children Tackling Violence And Bullying In The Classroom Mar 29, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to Indonesia this week to meet children who have experienced classroom violence and bullying, and to see how 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund is supporting anti-bullying programmes in schools. More →

WWE Superstar Fundraiser For Boys And Girls Clubs Of America Mar 29, 2018

WWE today announced the launch of this year’s Superstars for Hope, a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America. More →

Entertainment Industry Foundation Celebrates 75 Years Of Success Mar 27, 2018

Hollywood observed an important anniversary last week – 75 years of charitable giving under the aegis of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). More →

Entertainment Industry Foundation Joins Forces With Linkin Park To Raise Funds and Awareness Around Natural Disasters Mar 26, 2018

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is thrilled to announce the addition of Music for Relief, a global humanitarian assistance fund, to its philanthropic portfolio. More →

Your Chance To Drink Tea With Benedict Cumberbatch Mar 22, 2018

Here is your chance to drink tea with Benedict Cumberbatch – and attend the Avengers: Infinity War premiere in Los Angeles. More →

We Are Family Foundation To Honor Roger Daltrey CBE And LL COOL J Mar 21, 2018

We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) will honor The Who’s Roger Daltrey CBE and entertainment icon LL Cool J at its 2018 Celebration Gala on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. More →

Roshon Fegan Delivers Musical Surprise To Hundreds Of Middle School Students Mar 21, 2018

Casio America, Inc. teamed up with national non-profit Little Kids Rock and Disney/Own star Roshon Fegan to surprise over 500 students from Magnolia Science Academy 8-Bell in Los Angeles for Music In Our Schools Month. More →

Sir Mo Farah Signs Up For Soccer Aid 2018 Mar 20, 2018

Sir Mo Farah has announced he will play for England in this year’s eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

Alexandra Daddario Announces Birthday Fundraiser Mar 19, 2018

Alexandra Daddario dedicated her birthday on March 16 to raise funds for the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). More →

Team Lilly Foundation Voted As Sheckler Foundation's New Be The Change Beneficiary Mar 19, 2018

After a week of voting and generating awareness for each of the finalists, Ryan Sheckler and the Sheckler Foundation are excited to announce Team Lilly Foundation as its latest “Be the Change” recipient. More →

Charitybuzz Launches Curates: Music Fundraising Campaign Mar 16, 2018

Music lovers, look no further for your next memorable experience or exclusive artist swag – Charitybuzz’s Curates: Music campaign has launched, featuring 100+ auction lots, from unmatched VIP access to exclusive meet-and-greets and coveted memorabilia. More →

Brooke Burke-Charvet To Emcee 2018 World Of Children Hero Awards Benefit Mar 16, 2018

World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, announced today the extraordinary group of real-life heroes that will be honored at the 2018 World of Children Hero Awards Benefit on Thursday, April 19 at Montage Beverly Hills. More →

Third Annual City Summit and City Gala Honors Ashton Kutcher and Matthew McConaughey Mar 15, 2018

The City Summit & Gala founded by Ryan Long took place on the weekend of the Academy Awards at Universal Studios Hollywood during March 2-4 to raise critical funds to support the following nine beneficiary charities: Already Always Amazing, Bright Futures Foundation, Feed A Billion, Fulfilled Families, Firelife Foundation, Project NOW, Conscious Capitalism, Child Liberation Foundation and My Life My Power. More →

14th Annual St. Jude Thanks And Giving Campaign Raises Over $108 Million Mar 15, 2018

The 14th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign saw generous shoppers, corporate partners and celebrities once again helping transform the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising more than $108 million to support the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Stars Join Prince Charles At Prince's Trust Awards 2018 Mar 13, 2018

The Prince of Wales joined a host of celebrities at a Prince's Trust award ceremony, recognising young people who have turned their lives around with the help of the Trust. More →

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Teams Up with NBA Cares to Combat Childhood Cancer Mar 13, 2018

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is once again teaming up with NBA Cares for Hoops for St. Jude Week March 11 – 17 to raise awareness and support for the hospital’s lifesaving mission. More →

Opening Act's 12th Annual Play Reading Benefit Mar 12, 2018

Opening Act, an innovative nonprofit providing free after-school theater programming to New York City’s most under-served public high schools, announced today the cast of its 12th Annual Benefit Play Reading, HEAR ME HERE, directed by Tony Award-Winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), on Tuesday March 13 at New World Stages in New York. More →

Girl Rising, David Oyelowo, Andra Day And Others Join Forces To End Global Gender Inequality Mar 8, 2018

This International Women’s Day, Girl Rising, the global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment, debuts the film Girl Rising: The Fifth Anniversary Edition. More →

Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises $2.5 million For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Mar 7, 2018

At a check presentation and awards ceremony yesterday, organizers of the eighth annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament presented a record $2.5 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Hanson and More Join #ThisShirtSavesLives Mar 6, 2018

Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Hanson and Anthony Hamilton are just a few of the latest celebrities to join the popular #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign to help raise funds and awareness for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since launching at the end of last year, the movement has continued to gain momentum online, reaching more than 271 million people through 20,000 posts and shares of the #ThisShirtSavesLives hashtag. More →

Christy Turlington Burns to Discuss U.S. Maternal Health Challenges, Legislation at Film Screening Mar 6, 2018

Christy Turlington Burns, founder & CEO of the nonprofit Every Mother Counts, will discuss U.S. maternal health challenges, as well as legislation she is encouraging Congress to pass to improve access to maternity care for American women at a special film screening at the National Press Club on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2018 at 5 p.m. in the club’s Ballroom. More →

Children's Defense Fund - New York 2018 Beat The Odds Gala Mar 5, 2018

The Children's Defense Fund – New York’s annual Beat the Odds Gala was held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 uptown at The Pierre Hotel. More →

Matthew McConaughey Named 2018 Inspiration Honoree and Special Guest Speaker for the Third Annual City Gala Mar 1, 2018

Matthew McConaughey, Academy Award Winning Actor (Dallas Buyers Club), director, producer, writer and philanthropist, will be the Inspiration Honoree and special guest speaker at this year’s Third Annual City Gala on March 4th, 2018, held at Universal Studios Hollywood. More →

Marvel Universe Unites for Children’s Charities Feb 28, 2018

The Walt Disney Company today announced Marvel: The Universe Unites, an epic charity campaign combining the super powers of the cast of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War to help support children’s charities. More →

Usain Bolt To Join Robbie Williams For Soccer Aid Feb 28, 2018

Olympic hero Usain Bolt and global popstar Robbie Williams today announced on social media that they will go head-to-head for the eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match, as part of a new look charity campaign for Unicef UK and ITV. More →

Stan Smith, Al Roker and Spike Lee to attend Children's Defense Fund's NY Gala Feb 27, 2018

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the Children's Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) will host its annual Beat the Odds® (BTO) Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →