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Stars Donate Glasses To Charity Auction Nov 29, 2016

Sightsavers is launching Specs Appeal 2016, a celebrity eBay auction stocked with more than 100 pairs of glasses and sunglasses donated by famous faces. 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 →

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 →

Fans Are Invited To Recreate Classic Amy Winehouse Songs Nov 2, 2016

A new competition is letting Amy Winehouse record their own versions of some of the singer’s classic tracks, in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of her masterpiece 2006 album ‘Back to Black’. 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 →

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 →

Celebrity Fight Night In Italy Raises Over $4 Million Oct 4, 2016

Celebrity Fight Night in Italy returned for its third annual event, this year taking philanthropic donors and specials guests on a 5-day excursion through Florence, Lajatico and Venice where they were treated to the very best arts, entertainment and culture in the region. More →

Stars And Leaders Attend Final Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Sep 19, 2016

On September 19-21, President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the 12th and final Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York City. More →

JSSI Proudly Co-Sponsors Voices Of Haiti Choir With The Andrea Bocelli Foundation Sep 15, 2016

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is pleased to provide a roundtrip flight on a Boeing Business Jet to bring the children and teachers of the Voices of Haiti Choir to New York City for a week of concerts with Andrea Bocelli. More →

Nicolas Cage To Be Honored With Andrea Bocelli Humanitarian Award Sep 9, 2016

Celebrity Fight Night has announced that Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage will be honored with the “Andrea Bocelli Humanitarian Award” at the third annual “Celebrity Fight Night in Italy,” taking place September 7-13. More →

Jon Cryer Named Grand Marshall For Shane's Inspiration 19th Annual Walk And Roll Sep 8, 2016

Emmy award-winning actor Jon Cryer (NCIS, Two and a Half Men) will serve as Grand Marshal at Shane's Inspiration 19th Annual Walk & Roll on Sunday morning, September 18, at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Awards 79 Nonprofit Organizations Quality of Life Grants Aug 30, 2016

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, announced it has awarded $575,704 in Quality of Life grants to 79 nonprofit organizations nationwide. More →

Star-Studded Rally Behind Nation's Veterans Aug 22, 2016

Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, Disabled American Veterans, the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Academy of United States Veterans are proud to host The Vettys Presidential Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2017 at Washington D.C.’s historic Hay-Adams Hotel. More →

Lonnie Ali To Be Honored At Celebrity Fight Night In Italy Aug 15, 2016

Celebrity Fight Night has announced that Lonnie Ali, wife of the late Muhammad Ali, will be honored at the third annual “Celebrity Fight Night in Italy” with Andrea Bocelli, which will take place September 7-13. More →

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Lead To Significant Gene Discovery Jul 28, 2016

According to a paper published today in Nature Genetics, researchers part of Project MinE’s global gene sequencing effort, funded by The ALS Association through ALS Ice Bucket Challenge donations, have identified a new ALS gene, NEK1, which now ranks among the most common genes that contribute to the disease, providing scientists with another potential target for therapy development. More →

Prince Harry And Elton John Speak Out At International AIDS Conference Jul 22, 2016

Yesterday, Prince Harry took to the stage for a special lunchtime session at the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban. More →

Prince Harry Takes INSTI HIV Test Live On Social Media To Reduce Stigma Around HIV Jul 18, 2016

bioLytical Laboratories Inc., a world leader in rapid infectious disease tests and developer of the 60 second INSTI HIV test, commends Prince Harry for drawing attention to the fight against HIV. More →

Items From Joan Rivers' Country Estate And Manhattan Apartment To Go Under The Hammer Jul 12, 2016

Beloved comedian, philanthropist, designer and global businesswoman Joan Rivers was known for her exquisite taste in fashion and interior decor. As the recent, highly successful Christie’s estate auction of her fine and decorative art collection revealed, Rivers appreciated quality and consistently bought the best of every category. More →

Prince Harry Joins Coldplay On Stage At Star-Studded Charity Concert Jun 30, 2016

Prince Harry joined Coldplay on stage earlier this week at Kensington Palace to close the Sentebale charity concert and called for more to be done to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. More →

Prince Harry To Begin New Focus On Fight Against HIV/AIDS Jun 29, 2016

Prince Harry will begin a new series of engagements and meetings designed to shine a spotlight on the ongoing need for action in the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

JK Rowling And Eddie Redmayne To Attend Special Screening Of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them Jun 28, 2016

Lumos Foundation USA – author JK Rowling's international non-profit children’s organization – announced today that J.K. Rowling will join Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne on stage at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, November 12th, 2016 at 6:00 pm for a conversation, followed by a special advance screening of the much-anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures feature film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Awards Innovative Assistive Technology Grants Jun 17, 2016

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded a total of $342,483 in High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology Grants, strengthening the Reeve Foundation’s dual mission of Today’s Care, Tomorrow’s Cure. More →

Stars Attend Movement For Change Gala Jun 15, 2016

Over the weekend, Walking with Anthony and The First Step Foundation hosted the Movement for Change Gala at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. More →

Jimmy Carter To Join Bill Clinton At CGI America Meeting Jun 10, 2016

On June 12-14, President Bill Clinton will host the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, convening nearly 1,000 participants from across sectors to develop and implement Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable plans and projects – to encourage continued economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States.

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Neal McCoy To Join William Shatner At Hollywood Charity Horse Show Jun 2, 2016

Organizers for the 26th Annual William Shatner Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, Sponsored by Wells Fargo, announced today that country music’s Neal McCoy will perform live at the event to be held on June 4, 2016. More →

Coldplay To Perform At Kensington Palace For Prince Harry's Sentebale May 25, 2016

Sentebale will host a music concert headlined by Coldplay in the public gardens of Kensington Palace on Tuesday 28 June. More →

Kristen Bell Co-Hosts The Inaugural Moms: Movers + Makers Awards May 5, 2016

The Bump, the definitive voice for millennial parents, today honors and recognizes amazing achievements by moms with The Bump Moms: Movers + Makers Awards, sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company. More →

Ariana Grande To Perform At 10th Annual DKMS Gala Apr 6, 2016

DKMS announced today that international superstar Ariana Grande will perform at the 10th Annual DKMS Gala, taking place Thursday, May 5 at Cipriani Wall Street. More →