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Jenson Button Grants Wish To Boy With Genetic Disorder Jul 30, 2012

Race car driver Jenson Button and the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK granted a wish to a very special boy recently. More →

Wish Kids Join ESPN This Week Jul 16, 2012

What would it be like shooting baskets with a NBA champion and MVP? Or tossing the football around with a NFL receiver and quarterback? How about slapping the puck around with a NHL player or racing around the track with a NASCAR driver? Or teeing off with one of the most exciting young PGA Tour golfers? Wish kids can tell you. More →

Make-A-Wish Boy Flips Coin At Wimbledon Final Jul 10, 2012

An 11-year-old who has Leukaemia performed the coin toss at this year’s Wimbledon men’s singles final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Muhammad Ali To Be Honored With Liberty Medal Jul 9, 2012

As the centerpiece of the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary, the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal ceremony will recognize Muhammad Ali as a champion of freedom. More →

Ron Perlman Returns To Hellboy For Make-A-Wish Jul 9, 2012

Ron Perlman brought a little bit of hell to a sick boy recently – he reprised his role as Hellboy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Stephen Fry Meets Sick Teen For Make-A-Wish Foundation Jul 6, 2012

Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and the stars of British quiz show QI met with a teen living with cancer as part of a Make-A-Wish Foundation wish recently. More →

John Cena Sets Make-A-Wish Record Jun 21, 2012

WWE Superstar John Cena set a Make-A-Wish record yesterday granting his 300th wish to Hop Bottom, Pa. native Jonathan Littman. More →

Stephanie Drapeau Talks Charity May 18, 2012

LookToTheStars.org’s Misty Schwartz recently talked with actress/producer Stephanie Drapeau – writer of the 2011 short film Wish Wizard, featuring Ed Begley Jr and Morgan Freeman – about some of the charities and causes she supports. More →

Andre Gordon Talks Charity With Look To The Stars May 11, 2012

Look To The Stars’ Misty Schwartz recently chatted to actor/producer Andre Gordon – director of the 2011 film Wish Wizard, featuring Ed Begley Jr and Morgan Freeman – about the causes that are close to his heart. More →

Justin Bieber And Miley Cyrus Back World Wish Day Apr 24, 2012

On April 29, more than 30 years to the day after a young boy named Chris was granted his wish to be a police officer for a day, Make-A-Wish Foundation supporters around the world will celebrate World Wish Day in honor of the wish that sparked a global wish-granting movement. More →

Make-A-Wish Teen Meets The Wanted Apr 23, 2012

Boyband The Wanted recently took time out from their busy schedule to meet a special teen with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Ashton Kutcher Caddies For Michael Jordan For Charity Apr 3, 2012

Soccer superstar Brandi Chastain and former MLB all-star pitcher John Smoltz – teammates and leaders after day one of the 11th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino – shot even par-72 to earn a five-stroke victory at Shadow Creek Golf Course. More →

Stars Come Out For Michael Jordan's Celebrity Charity Golf Apr 2, 2012

World-renowned “hitters” Ken Griffey, Jr. and Winky Wright brought their skills to the golf course over the weekend and emerged victorious in the celebrity-amateur tournament of the 11th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) at Shadow Creek Golf Course, hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino. More →

Make-A-Wish Kids Prepare For WWE WrestleMania XVIII Mar 30, 2012

Happy wish kids are preparing for their wish to attend one of sports entertainment’s biggest events, WrestleMania XVIII, thanks to Make-A-Wish and WWE. More →

Ne-Yo To Perform At Michael Jordan's Celebrity Charity Invitational Mar 29, 2012

Grammy Award-winning artist and Las Vegas native Ne-Yo is scheduled to give an intimate, private performance at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter during the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) on Friday, March 30. More →

Michelle Obama To Present Taylor Swift With Charity Award Mar 28, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama will make her first-ever appearance at Nickelodeon's Kids’ Choice Awards to present Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift with this year’s The Big Help Award in recognition of her extensive philanthropic endeavors, including her work with tornado and flood survivors in the United States. More →

Warwick Davis Named As Make-A-Wish Ambassador Mar 26, 2012

Make-A-Wish UK is delighted to announce actor Warwick Davis as their latest Ambassador. More →

Life's Too Short Star Backs Make-A-Wish Foundation Mar 1, 2012

Well-known actor Warwick Davis (Willow, Star Wars, Harry Potter and star of Ricky Gervais’ new sitcom, Life’s Too Short) is supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK by backing their Go Gold campaign during the month of May. More →

Stars Sign Up For Michael Jordan's Charity Golf Tournament Feb 27, 2012

Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino, the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament (MJCI) returns to Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek March 29 – April 1 with new participants including current NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and comedic genius Joel McHale of NBC’s ‘Community’ and E! Entertainment Television’s ‘The Soup.’ More →

Harry Potter Stars Attend Make-A-Wish Valentine's Ball Feb 14, 2012

A great night was had by all at the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK’s Valentine’s Ball on Saturday night at London’s Dorchester, with guests enjoying cocktails and a superb three-course dinner from Executive Chef Henry Brosi. More →

Kate Garraway Named As Make-A-Wish Ambassador Feb 2, 2012

TV presenter Kate Garraway has been announced as the latest ambassador for Make-A-Wish UK. More →

John Cena Brings Charity To New Cereal Box Design Jan 12, 2012

Post Fruity Pebbles and WWE Superstar John Cena are teaming up for a new partnership, which includes a collectable cereal box and an instant-win promotion awarding a VIP meet-and-greet with the talent. More →

American Chopper Star To Appear On Celebrity Apprentice For Make-A-Wish Jan 9, 2012

Paul Teutul Sr. has been announced as one of 18 contestants on the fifth installment of NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice and is competing to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation grant more wishes to kids with life-threatening medical conditions. More →

Amanda Holden Named As Make-A-Wish Foundation Ambassador Jan 5, 2012

Make-A-Wish UK has announced actress and presenter Amanda Holden as its latest Patron. More →

DoSomething.org Announces Top 20 Celebs Gone Good 2011 Dec 27, 2011

DoSomething.org, one of the largest U.S. organizations that helps teens take action on causes they care about, released today its fourth annual ‘Top 20 Celebs Gone Good’ list. More →

Matt Damon And Scarlett Johansson Meet Make-A-Wish Kids Dec 27, 2011

Three young budding actors recently got their first big break as extras in the filming of “We Bought a Zoo” as part of their Make-A-Wish Foundation experience. More →

Photos: Country Stars Meet Santa With Make-A-Wish Kids Dec 23, 2011

Trading in his reindeer for a shiny Macy’s tour bus, Santa Claus came to the Nashville in style this week! Visiting children of all ages, Santa welcomed one-and-all to join in the festivities, as he reminds everyone about the magic of the Christmas season and shares a few magical moments with his jolly elves. More →

Justin Bieber Honored By Make-A-Wish Foundation Dec 23, 2011

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America has announced the recipients of its 22nd annual Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards for exceptional contributions to helping grant wishes to kids with life-threatening medical conditions. More →

Celebrities Attend First-Ever American Giving Awards Dec 12, 2011

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) was awarded a $1 million grant from Chase at the first-ever American Giving Awards (AGAs) on NBC on Friday. More →

Celebrity Charity Gifts That Give Twice Dec 2, 2011

Looking for a gift to top all gifts this holiday season? Leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com is offering access to hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences. More →