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Stars to Attend 29th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala May 5, 2022

After two highly successful years of drive-in events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Race to Erase MS gala makes its long-awaited return to the foundation’s original home at the newly renovated Fairmont Century Plaza on May 20th, 2022. More →

Good Vibes at the Music Lodge as Talent Supports Their Charities During Sundance Feb 4, 2020

MUSIC LODGE, held during the Sundance Film Festival, is a venue that hosts the Associated Press Festival Headquarters and features music performances, giving the lodge its motto as “Media is our business, Music is our heritage.” Over its 16-year history, Music Lodge has also strongly focused on annual support for nonprofits. More →

Women's March Los Angeles Brings Out Over 700K Attendees Jan 22, 2018

The Women’s March Los Angeles returned to Downtown Los Angeles during the weekend for the 2nd annual event, drawing an incredible turnout of over 700,000 attendees. More →

Chicago Performs At Star-Studded 24th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala May 9, 2017

On Friday, May 5th, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Beverly Hilton for the 24th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala. More →

Nominations Open For The 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Jan 27, 2017

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the official start of the 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and broadcast in the fall as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel. More →

Star-Studded Comedy Night May Contain Nuts! Aug 19, 2016

Get ready for a night of laughter next month honoring weSPARK founder Wendie Jo Sperber. More →

Wizard World And The Michael J. Fox Foundation Partner To Auction Back To The Future Pinball And Arcade Machine Aug 11, 2016

Wizard World, Inc., (WIZD) the preeminent producer of Wizard World Comic Cons across North America, is partnering with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to auction off a custom-made and autographed Back to the Future 2-in-1 digital pinball and arcade machine, created by VPcabs. More →

Stars To Attend Race To Erase MS Gala Mar 31, 2016

The 23rd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala will take place on April 15 benefiting Race to Erase MS and its “Center Without Walls” program which continues to raise funds in order to provide treatment and ultimately find a cure for MS. More →

Announcing The 2016 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Jan 29, 2016

American Humane Association, the country’s first national humane organization, has announced the official start of the 2016 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation. More →

Rita Ora Performs At Star-Studded Race To Erase MS Apr 27, 2015

On Friday, April 24, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 22nd Annual Race to Erase MS. More →

Guests And Special Hosts For Race To Erase MS Announced Apr 15, 2015

Hosts and guests for this year’s Race to Erase MS have been revealed. More →

The Actors Fund To Benefit From Scott Nevins' SPARKLE Concert Dec 11, 2014

Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo’s new hit show The People’s Couch) brings his star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert back to Los Angeles on Thursday, December 11that 7:30pm to Rockwell: Table & Stage where it will once again benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund! More →

Star-Studded 21st Annual Race To Erase MS Raises Over $1.75 Million May 6, 2014

On Friday, May 2, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 21st Annual Race to Erase MS. More →

Race To Erase MS Raises $1.8 Million May 7, 2013

On Friday, May 3, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 20th Annual Race to Erase MS themed “Love to Erase MS.” More →

Betty White To Host Hooray For HollyWOOF! Jul 23, 2012

Betty White will host the “Hooray for HollyWOOF” fundraiser benefiting Dogs for the Deaf and Generation Rescue, two non-profit organizations whose purpose is to serve people with disabilities, through innovative programming. More →

Stevie Wonder Performs At Race To Erase MS May 21, 2012

On Friday, May 18, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 19th Annual Race to Erase MS themed “Glam Rock to Erase MS.” More →

Stars Race To Erase MS At Celebrity Charity Event May 3, 2011

On Friday, April 29, Co-Chairs Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 18th Annual Race to Erase MS. The event raised more than $2 million to benefit the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis. More →