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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Awards Second Annual High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology Grants Apr 4, 2017

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced last week that it has awarded seven High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology (HIIAT) Grants, totaling $520,996, strengthening the Reeve Foundation’s dual mission of Today’s Care, Tomorrow’s Cure. More →

Red Nose Day Returns For 2017 Jan 30, 2017

Comic Relief Inc., the charity behind Red Nose Day, today announced the return of the fundraising campaign. More →

Eddie Redmayne to Narrate Audiobook Of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them Jan 30, 2017

Audible, Inc., the world’s largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word content, today announced that the Hogwarts library book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, written by J.K. Rowling as Magizoologist Newt Scamander and narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, is available for the first time as a digital audio book, and can be preordered now. More →

LA Kings And Ontario Reign Donate $1 Million To Ronald McDonald House Inland Empire Jan 17, 2017

The LA Kings and the club’s American Hockey League affiliate – the Ontario Reign – teamed up to present Ronald McDonald House Inland Empire with a check for $1 million at last week’s LA Kings game versus the St. Louis Blues. More →

K-Pop Sensation G-Dragon Invites You To South Korea Jan 12, 2017

G-Dragon is inviting you to get flown out to Seoul and put up in a 4-star hotel, take a tour of the famous YG Entertainment headquarters and share a meal with G-Dragon, go home with an exclusive signed souvenir. More →

TLC's Say Yes To The Prom Returns For A Sixth Year Jan 11, 2017

TLC’s SAY YES TO THE PROM initiative is back, and is kicking off prom season alongside its first-ever premier retail partner Macy’s to make prom dreams come true for nearly 1,000 underserved and academically high-achieving students across the country this year. More →

Alicia Keys Envisions An End To AIDS In Empowering Africa Campaign Jan 9, 2017

Africa contains 16% of the world’s population, and has over 30% of the world’s remaining natural resources, yet it is also the poorest and most underdeveloped continent. More →

Proceeds From Updated Edition Of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them To Go To Charity Jan 6, 2017

Scholastic Corporation, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, will publish an updated edition of the bestselling and collectible companion book to the Harry Potter books, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, with a new foreword by JK Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander, and a new cover by Headcase Design on March 14, 2017. More →

Blues Traveler Donates Song Proceeds To The Salvation Army Dec 20, 2016

In celebration of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign, GRAMMY-winning, multi-Platinum rock band Blues Traveler released their take on the Christmas hymn, “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” with 100% of net proceeds from every download of the song benefitting The Salvation Army. More →

Celebrities Take Part In ICAP Global Charity Day 2016 Dec 9, 2016

ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, held its 24th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. More →

Jessica Seinfeld Hosts alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet x GOOD+ Foundation Toy Drive Kick-Off Event Dec 6, 2016

Stacey Bendet, GOOD+ Foundation Founder Jessica Seinfeld, Nicky Hilton and Georgina Bloomberg hosted a special holiday event last week at the alice + olivia Madison Avenue store to kick off the 6th year of the alice + olive by Stacey Bendet x GOOD+ Foundation holiday toy drive. More →

Conan O'Brien Hosts Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 6, 2016

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 26th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 1, 2016, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Kiwi Celebrities Are Cooking 4 Change Dec 2, 2016

A new cookbook lets you in on the culinary secrets of some well-known New Zealand celebrities. More →

Don Cheadle Hosts 2016 Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament Nov 28, 2016

A plethora of stars attended the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament with PokerStars Helping Hands at The Avalon last weekend. More →

The Salvation Army Announces 2016 Red Kettle Campaign Ambassadors Nov 24, 2016

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign will launch online this year with a few new faces and new ways to support the cause areas that benefit from the millions raised in the iconic red kettles each year. More →

Meryl Streep Attends Star-Studded Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala Nov 23, 2016

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosted its annual “A Magical Evening” gala last week at Cipriani Wall Street to celebrate those who embody the fabric of the Foundation’s mission to cure spinal cord injury and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis. More →

Eric Church To Kick Off The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign Nov 21, 2016

Seven-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church will perform at AT&T Stadium during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game on FOX against the Washington Redskins, kicking off The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign. More →

Stars To Attend 2016 Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament Nov 18, 2016

The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament will take place this weekend. More →

Children's Defense Fund Celebrates Hillary Rodham Clinton Nov 15, 2016

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) will host its 26th Beat the Odds Celebration at the Newseum in Washington, DC. More →

Children's Defense Fund-California Presents 26th Annual Beat The Odds Awards Nov 10, 2016

The Children's Defense Fund-California will host its 26th Annual Beat the Odds ceremony on December 1, 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Dream Foundation Hosts 15th Annual Dreamland Gala Nov 3, 2016

Dream Foundation will host its 15th Annual Gala, Dreamland, on November 5th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara in an effort to raise awareness about the Foundation’s mission to fulfill the end-of-life Dreams of terminally-ill adults that offer inspiration, comfort, and closure. More →

Jessica Seinfeld Hosts Star-Studded Good+ Foundation Halloween Bash Nov 1, 2016

GOOD+ Foundation Founder Jessica Seinfeld hosted the organization’s inaugural Halloween Bash yesterday at Sunset Gower Studios in Los Angeles, CA, raising $230,000 to benefit the Foundation’s work to help lift families out of poverty in the Los Angeles area. More →

CharityBuzz Launches 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction Oct 28, 2016

Charitybuzz, a Charity Network company, today announced its 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction featuring many of the world’s most innovative thinkers. More →

Stars To Take Part In Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Day Today Oct 27, 2016

Bloomberg Tradebook’s annual Charity Day, now in its fifth year, will bring together employees and celebrity guests on October 27th to raise funds in support of charitable causes around the globe. More →

Stars Celebrate 27th Annual A Time For Heroes Festival Oct 26, 2016

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) celebrated its 27th annual A Time for Heroes family festival on Sunday, October 23 at Smashbox Studios in Culver City. More →

Ian Harding Honored At Lupus Foundation Of America National Gala Oct 26, 2016

Richard Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman, Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Tim Nolan, Senior Vice President, Marketing Lifetime, LMN & FYI Networks; and Ian Harding, star of Pretty Little Liars and Celebrity Awareness Ambassador were honored for their efforts in the fight against lupus to end its devastating impact on millions of families during the Lupus Foundation of America’s National Gala in New York City on October 20. More →

Stars Celebrate GOOD+ Foundation 2016 Fatherhood Lunch Oct 21, 2016

Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld hosted GOOD+ Foundation's 2016 Fatherhood Lunch this week at The Palm Restaurant in Tribeca, celebrating the continued expansion and success of the program which launched six years ago. More →

Robin Williams' Bicycle Collection To Be Auctioned For Charity Oct 17, 2016

Robin Williams' family has launched an auction last week featuring a vast collection of bicycles owned and ridden by the late actor to benefit two nonprofits dedicated to serving individuals living with physical disabilities: the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Honorees For 2016 A Magical Evening Gala Oct 10, 2016

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has announced the honorees for its annual “A Magical Evening” Gala on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Kate Hudson To Be Honored At GLSEN's Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 3, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson with the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles, to be held Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. More →