Page 5 of 6 for Parkinson's Disease Celebrity News

Michael J. Fox Makes Wish Come True For Ill Teenager May 6, 2010

Through the outstanding generosity of Michael J. Fox, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and national children’s charity Kids Wish Network, the only wish of a teen suffering from cystic fibrosis, a brain abscess and blindness was recently granted. More →

Celebrities Play Jeopardy For Charity Apr 16, 2010

The Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Charity Invitational is well under way, and will be taping its semi-final and final rounds this weekend in Los Angeles. More →

Holly Robinson-Peete Pens Book For Children With Autism Apr 5, 2010

Actress Holly Robinson-Peete's new picture book, ‘My Brother Charlie’ aims to educate children about the struggles of living with autism. More →

Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night Hits Phoenix For Charity Mar 22, 2010

Reba McEntire resumed her hosting duties at this year’s Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night in Phoenix on Saturday night. More →

Eagles Founder Glenn Frey Busy With Charity Work Mar 16, 2010

Eagles singer Glenn Frey acted as honorary chairman for the 2010 grand auction to benefit the Boys' and Girls' Club of Coachella Valley on Saturday, March 13, at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, California. More →

Glenn Frey To Headline Celebrity Charity Fight Night Feb 24, 2010

Glenn Frey of the Eagles, one of the world’s most successful rock bands having sold more than 120 million albums, will headline the entertainment at Celebrity Fight Night XVI on Saturday, March 20th at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ. More →

Star Portraits To Go Under Hammer For Oxfam Feb 20, 2010

Portraits of a group of British celebrities will go under the hammer for Oxfam in London to benefit woman in West Africa. More →

Hope For Haiti Now - Muhammad Ali's Plea For Charity Jan 23, 2010

As the stars came out and shone for Haiti last night during George Clooney's Hope For Haiti Now telethon, it was boxing legend Muhammad Ali who spoke loudest about the need for charity in times of hardship. More →

Stevie Wonder Named As United Nations Messenger Of Peace Dec 4, 2009

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has designated Grammy Award-winning songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a special focus on people with disabilities. More →

Michael J. Fox Rocks For A Cure Nov 23, 2009

Michael J. Fox proved that he can still rock like Marty McFly during the weekend when he appeared on stage at his annual A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s gala at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday. More →

Muhammad Ali Hits The UK On Charity Trip Aug 28, 2009

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is currently touring the UK to raise money for charity. More →

Stars Come Out For HollyRod Foundation Aug 17, 2009

On Saturday, July 21st, the stars came out in support of DesignCare 2007, an annual fundraiser from The HollyRod Foundation to benefit adults and children battling debilitating disease and life circumstances. More →

Michael J. Fox Honored For His War On Parkinson’s Aug 6, 2009

Hollywood honored actor Michael J. Fox last week for his ongoing work to raise awareness on Parkinson’s Disease. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds Over $1 Million To Parkinson's Research Jul 10, 2009

As of mid-2009, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – established by Michael J. Fox – has already funded over $1 million in high-risk, high-reward approaches to Parkinson’s therapeutic development through its groundbreaking Rapid Response Innovation Awards. More →

Buy Guitar String Bracelets And Support Charity Jun 16, 2009

Music fans now have the chance to wear their love of Rock on their sleeves for charity. More →

Michael J. Fox Raises Funds For Children’s Charities Jun 5, 2009

What’s the most optimistic thing Michael J. Fox has ever done? Taken up golf, with Parkinson’s, he says. Fox has been inspiring in many ways throughout his acting career, but even more so since he came out of the closet a few years ago, revealing publicly that he had early onset Parkinson’s disease. More →

Join Team Fox For The New York Marathon Jun 4, 2009

Michael J. Fox's Team Fox wants you to join them for the New York Marathon later this year to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. More →

Michael J Fox To Tee Off In Charity Golf Tournament May 25, 2009

Actor Michael J. Fox is to play in a charity golf tournament this week. More →

Stars Design Plates For Parkinson's May 5, 2009

More than 40 celebrities from around the world are doing their part to help the Parkinson Society Maritime Region (PSMR) fight a disease that affects over a million people in North America. More →

Join Ryan Reynolds At Wolverine Premiere Apr 27, 2009

Today, April 27, is your last day to bid on tickets to the premieres Ryan Reynolds' latest movies, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Proposal, for charity. More →

British Stars Pledge Brains To Parkinson's Research Apr 22, 2009

British newsreader Jeremy Paxman and actress Jane Asher are spearheading a campaign to encourage people to donate their brains after death to Parkinson’s Disease research. More →

LTTS Exclusive: An Interview With Raul Julia-Levy Apr 17, 2009

Starring alongside Damon Whitaker and Danny Venegas, Raul Julia-Levy has played the leads of a positive role model in film. More →

Muhammad Ali Attends Celebrity Fight Night Mar 31, 2009

The legend himself, Muhammad Ali, was the guest of honor at Celebrity Fight Night XV, held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday. And this year’s event once again lived up to its reputation as one the nation’s largest fundraising efforts, as celebrities and sport stars lined up to support the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center. More →

Michael J. Fox To Return With Show About Optimism Mar 11, 2009

Actor Michael J. Fox is to make a comeback to primetime TV in May with a new special celebrating optimism. More →

Siegfried & Roy Make Triumphant Return Mar 2, 2009

Famed illusionists Siegfried & Roy made their return to the stage in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 28. More →

Look To The Stars Exclusive: Live Stream Of Leeza Gibbons' Night To Make A Difference Feb 20, 2009

Look To The Stars is proud to be involved in one of Hollywood’s premier charity Oscar parties this weekend. Leeza Gibbons' A Night To Make A Difference will take place on Sunday, February 22, at the iconic Mr Chow in Beverly Hills, with a host of celebrities expected to attend. And Look To The Stars is streaming the event LIVE. More →

Poker Philanthropist Agrees To Sponsorship Deal Feb 19, 2009

2006 World Series of Poker champion Jamie Gold has signed the industry’s most lucrative multi-year contract in history with upstart poker brand Aced.com. More →

Join Jon Bon Jovi At Celebrity Fight Night Gala Jan 13, 2009

The Celebrity Fight Night Foundation has announced that former MVP and current NFL Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl quarterback Kurt Warner will be honored with the Muhammad Ali Sports Leadership Award at the 15th annual Celebrity Fight Night gala in March. More →

Holly Robinson-Peete Supports Skechers Charity Campaign Dec 29, 2008

Skechers successful “Nothing Compares to Family” campaign has enlisted the help of numerous celebrity families representing many genres of the entertainment spectrum. Recently, the cross-generational brand has procured the assistance of mother, actress, and author Holly Robinson-Peete and her four children. More →

Buy Halle Berry's Favorite Bag For Charity Dec 17, 2008

Halle Berry is donating some love this holiday season after teaming up with Coach Leatherware for a special promotion: Coach Cares. More →