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Alec Baldwin To Join Stars At Global Down Syndrome Foundation Fashion Show Oct 15, 2014

Global Down Syndrome Foundation is organizing the annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show – the largest single fundraiser benefiting people with Down syndrome. More →

Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation Launches Big Idea Oct 10, 2014

On the eve of the 10-year anniversary of the passing of actor and activist Christopher Reeve (9/25/52 – 10/10/04), the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation launched the most ambitious effort in its history – “The Big Idea” – to raise $15 million to fund the next phase of epidural stimulation research and bring life-changing therapy to more individuals living with spinal cord injuries. More →

Stars Cover Beach Boys Classic For Children In Need Oct 8, 2014

The BBC has launched BBC Music and to celebrate has released a version of The Beach Boys classic God Only Knows, featuring a dazzling array of musical stars, to raise money for BBC Children in Need. More →

Neil Young Announces 2014 Bridge School Benefit Concert Sep 15, 2014

Neil Young will once again be hosting some of the music industry’s biggest acts at this year’s Bridge School benefit concert on October 25 and 26. More →

Andrea Bocelli Honors George Clooney At Celebrity Fight Night In Italy Sep 10, 2014

Andrea Bocelli brought one of the most successful charity events in the world to Italy, when Celebrity Fight Night left its hometown of Phoenix, AZ for the first time ever last week. More →

Avril Lavigne Launches Fundraising Campaign For Special Olympics Sep 8, 2014

Multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and philanthropist Avril Lavigne has teamed up with CrowdRise, an online fundraising platform, to support Special Olympics. More →

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Raises Over $100 Million Sep 2, 2014

ALS, a disease that causes progressive paralysis and then death within two to five years, did not used to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. That all changed this summer when former Boston College Baseball captain Pete Frates, who has the disease, started the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. More →

Albert Pujols Supports Toys"R"Us Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids Aug 22, 2014

Toys"R"Us has announced the release of its 20th Anniversary edition of the ToysRUs Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and shop for children with special needs. More →

George W. Bush Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Aug 21, 2014

The ALS Association would like to thank President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, for showing their continued support for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. More →

Ice Bucket Challenge Heats Up For Charity Aug 18, 2014

In the last two weeks, the Ice Bucket Challenge has quite literally “soaked” the nation. Everyone from Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over her or his head and has challenged others do the same or to make a donation to fight ALS within twenty-four hours. More →

Christopher Reeve's Family Remembers Robin Williams Aug 12, 2014

Christopher Reeve's children have released the following statement via the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation on the death of Robin Williams. More →

Go Paddleboarding With Stefan Lessard Of The Dave Matthews Band Jul 7, 2014

A new online auction is giving you the chance to grab a friend and join Stefan Lessard and the Dave Matthews Band as their special guest on Friday and Saturday, July 11 & 12, 2014 for two nights of live music at the Xfinity Center in Hartford, CT. More →

Prince Harry Attends Film Screening For Charity Jun 13, 2014

Prince Harry attended a 50th anniversary screening of ‘Zulu’ this week to celebrate the work of three charities which help wounded soldiers and children in Africa. More →

Superman Hall Of Heroes Honors Those Who Make A Difference May 15, 2014

In a ceremony in New York’s Times Square yesterday, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment officially announced the launch of Superman Hall of Heroes, an online gift-giving portal that empowers consumers to honor their personal heroes – those who have made a positive impact on their lives or the lives of others. More →

Ad Campaign Aims To End The Awkward Moments Around Disability May 14, 2014

Scope, the disability charity, are launching a major TV advertising campaign that highlights the awkward and often comically uncomfortable situations that occur around disability, and how we can better approach them. More →

Joss Stone Entertains Guests At Prince Harry's Charity Party May 8, 2014

Prince Harry has spoken movingly about how the lives of Aids orphans have been transformed by his charity, as he celebrated its achievements. More →

Terry Wogan To Be Honored At Evening With The Stars May 7, 2014

Join guest of honour Sir Terry Wogan and MC Jon Culshaw for a spectacular evening with the stars in aid of BBC Children in Need at Grosvenor House Hotel, London, in October. More →

Lorraine Kelly Helps Raise £35,000 For Sightsavers Apr 29, 2014

Television presenter Lorraine Kelly has helped raise £35,000 for international development charity, Sightsavers International through a BBC Radio 4 charity appeal. More →

Wynonna Judd To Headline William Shatner's Hollywood Charity Horse Show Apr 23, 2014

Organizers for the 24th Annual William Shatner Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, sponsored by Wells Fargo, announced today that country music legend Wynonna Judd will perform live with her band, The Big Noise, at the event to be held on April 26, 2014. More →

Lorde Becomes A Muppet For Charity Auction Apr 22, 2014

Lorde has been turned into a Muppet for a charity auction in New Zealand, raising $3000 for the country’s largest pediatric hospital. More →

Judy Finnigan is Fighting for Sight Apr 17, 2014

TV presenter turned novelist, Judy Finnigan, will be the face of a new BBC Lifeline appeal for Fight for Sight, the main UK charity that’s dedicated to funding pioneering eye research to prevent sight loss and treat eye disease. More →

Joss Stone Visits Prince Harry's Charity In Lesotho Apr 15, 2014

Joss Stone recently visited the African nation of Lesotho as part of her Total World Tour, and took time out to see the work of Prince Harry's Sentebale charity. More →

Dr Who And Hobbit Star Sylvester McCoy Supports Barnardo's Appeal Apr 14, 2014

Dr Who and The Hobbit Actor, Sylvester McCoy, has taken time out of his busy schedule to support the launch of Barnardo's Great Winter Stock Appeal. More →

Game Of Thrones Star To Run London Marathon For Charity Apr 3, 2014

Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer will be running the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 13 to raise money for Barnardo's. More →

Lorraine Kelly Records Radio Appeal For Sightsavers Mar 27, 2014

Television presenter Lorraine Kelly has recorded a BBC Radio 4 charity appeal to raise vital funds for international development organisation, Sightsavers International. More →

Paul McCartney Kicks Off Everyone Matters Day Campaign Mar 26, 2014

As London, Los Angeles, Dublin, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Memphis, Dallas and other cities in the U.S. and the globe get set for the 1st Everyone Matters Day on April 2, Sir Paul McCartney has kicked off the #IAM campaign with his selfie affirming: “I AM A SCOUSER.” More →

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More →

Hugh Jackman Takes Selfie For Everyone Matters Campaign Feb 17, 2014

As Everyone Matters leads up to its inaugural global “Everyone Matters Day” on April 2, Hugh Jackman kicked off its “I Am!” campaign to own and affirm WHO WE ARE, AS WE ARE. More →

Celebrities Launch Barnardo's Fostering Campaign Jan 14, 2014

Dame Helen Mirren, Joanna Lumley and Amanda Holden are among a host of stars who have shared their most cherished childhood snaps to front a new campaign called ‘Create my memories,’ in a bid to recruit more foster carers in the UK. More →

The Queen Helps The Duchess Of Cornwall Decorate Barnardo's Tree Dec 17, 2013

The Queen and The Duchess of Cornwall got in the festive spirit last week when they helped decorate a Christmas tree – with a pair of royal baubles. More →