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Emily Blunt Hosts The American Institute for Stuttering’s 19th Annual Gala Jun 12, 2025

Emily Blunt hosted the {American Institute for Stuttering}’s 19th annual gala in New York earlier this week. More →

Sam Thompson Completes Epic Match Ball Mission for UNICEF Jun 11, 2025

TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson has crossed his ‘Match Ball Mission’ finish line at Old Trafford raising £1,516,433.22 and counting for UNICEF as he completed the ultimate test of endurance, successfully transporting the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball more than 260 miles from last year’s stadium, Stamford Bridge in London, to the home of this year’s match, Old Trafford in Manchester. More →

Understanding the Signs, Changing the Stats: A Heart & Stroke Campaign Featuring Susan Lucci Jun 9, 2025

Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death worldwide, yet they are often manageable with the right knowledge and care. More →

Ayesha Curry, Chef Lorena Garcia and More Join No Kid Hungry to Help End Summer Hunger for Kids Jun 5, 2025

Summer should be one of the best times of year for kids, but far too many families struggle to replace the meals served at school, making it the hungriest time of year for many children. More →

Geena Davis Institute and CAPE Unveil New Findings from Rewriting the Script: A New Era for API Voices in Hollywood Report Jun 3, 2025

The Geena Davis Institute (GDI), in partnership with the CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) and the IW Group, is proud to release new research from the 2025 Rewriting the Script: A New Era for API Voices in Hollywood report – a follow-up to their groundbreaking 2021 study, I Am Not a Fetish or Model Minority: Redefining What it Means to Be API in the Entertainment Industry. More →

Women in Entertainment Announces 2025 Annual Summit in Los Angeles May 29, 2025

Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its eighth annual summit on June 17, 2025, at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. More →

Sir Mo Farah Preps Sam Thompson for Epic Endurance Challenge May 28, 2025

TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson has teamed up with Olympic gold medallist and Soccer Aid for UNICEF stalwart Sir Mo Farah ahead of his ‘Match Ball Mission’ for Soccer Aid for UNICEF. More →

Messi Reveals Favorite Goal of His Career in Landmark Charity Campaign May 27, 2025

Leo Messi has scored over 800 goals throughout his career—the most recent just a few days ago against Minnesota in MLS. More →

Sam Thompson to Take on 260-Mile Endurance Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid May 20, 2025

From Monday 2nd June, TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson will embark on the most grueling mission of his life: to transport the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball more than 260 miles from last year’s stadium, Stamford Bridge in London, and deliver it to the home of this year’s match, Old Trafford in Manchester, all to raise vital funds to support UNICEF’s work for children around the world. More →

Farm Aid Turns 40 May 19, 2025

Farm Aid is heading to Minnesota for the first time for its 40th anniversary festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. More →

SixDegrees.org Unites Nonprofits, Celebrities to Champion Mental Health with #IGetIt May 15, 2025

SixDegrees.org, the nonprofit founded by Kevin Bacon, has launched #IGetIt, a nationwide mental health movement aimed at normalizing the conversation and making mental health support more visible and accessible. More →

The American Institute for Stuttering’s 19th Annual Gala to be Hosted by Emily Blunt May 14, 2025

The American Institute for Stuttering will hold its 19th annual benefit gala on June 10. More →

TV Stars Walk The Walk From Coast to Coast at PanCAN PurpleStride May 6, 2025

On April 26, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) held its biggest fundraising event of the year, PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. More →

Mack, Jack & Mcconaughey Raises Over $17 Million for Children's Charities May 5, 2025

The 13th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) fundraising weekend has set a new record, raising over $17 million for five charitable organizations dedicated to children’s education, health and wellness. More →

Neil Diamond To Be Honored With Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award at 39th Carousel Ball May 1, 2025

Legendary artist and songwriter Neil Diamond will be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF) at The 39th Annual Carousel Ball on October 11, 2025 in Denver for his remarkable legacy, heartfelt generosity and unwavering dedication to CDF. More →

David Beckham Launches Fundraising Appeal for UNICEF for his 50th Birthday Apr 30, 2025

For 20 years, David Beckham has advocated for children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador – a role that has seen him raise awareness on issues such as education, health, immunization, and protection. Today, in the lead up to his 50th birthday, he is launching a new fundraising appeal for UNICEF’s work to support the most vulnerable children. More →

Marlon Brando's Lifelong Advocacy Celebrated by Mercy For Animals and Celebrities Apr 29, 2025

On April 3, 2024, the world celebrated the 100th birthday of Marlon Brando, one of Hollywood’s most legendary actors and a passionate advocate for human rights, animal welfare and environmental justice. More →

Kevin Bacon's Initiative to Create Impactful Advertising Campaigns for Six Nonprofits Apr 28, 2025

SixDegrees.org, the national nonprofit founded by actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon, has partnered with Advertising Week, the premier platform for the global marketing, content, technology and media industries, to launch a new initiative – Purpose, Produced – matching six hand-selected non-profit organizations with creative agencies for the development of a complete advertising campaign at no cost. More →

Stars Headline Second Annual Broadway Voices Unite: A Harvest Home Benefit Concert Apr 23, 2025

Today, Harvest Home, an organization transforming the lives of homeless pregnant women and their children, announced the return of its star-studded Broadway Voices Unite Benefit Concert. More →

Olivia Munn to be Honored at WCRF's Unforgettable Evening Gala Apr 22, 2025

The Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), supporting the advancement of the world’s most promising breast cancer research, announced today that actress and activist Olivia Munn will receive the “Courage Award” at the organization’s flagship “An Unforgettable Evening” gala, taking place on Monday, April 28, at the Beverly Hilton, while three-time Grammy winners Little Big Town will perform. More →

Race To Erase MS Announces 32nd Annual Gala Apr 14, 2025

Race to Erase MS founder, Nancy Davis announced today that the 32nd annual Race to Erase MS Gala will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. More →

PlanetPlay Launches Earth Day Campaign Apr 11, 2025

PlanetPlay, the trailblazing not-for-profit using the power of video games for environmental action, is approaching Earth Day (April 22nd) with a powerful surge of activity designed to rally the global games industry and player community in support of a greener future. More →

Star-Studded Americares Airlift Benefit Highlights Access to Health Apr 8, 2025

The 2025 Americares Airlift Benefit hosted by Emmy-Winning TV Host and Producer Ross Mathews celebrated the organization’s mission to increase access to health in times of disaster and every day. More →

Legendary Musicians Unite to Fight Cancer Apr 4, 2025

In Concert for Cancer’s 14th annual benefit concert brings star power to Seattle’s legendary Jazz Alley on Monday, September 29, 2025, celebrating the iconic music of Stevie Wonder while raising funds to support cancer patient families and lifesaving research. More →

Cedar House Life Change Center Featured on Empowered with Meg Ryan Apr 3, 2025

Discover the transformative power of community and evidence-based treatment in overcoming substance use disorders, as Empowered with Meg Ryan highlights Cedar House Life Change Center’s mission to rebuild lives. More →

Millie Bobby Brown Meets Adolescent Girls in Brazil Apr 2, 2025

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown met adolescent girls and young children while in São Paulo, Brazil, this week, to hear about their lives, the challenges they face, and how they are pursuing their dreams. More →

Stars Announced for Human Rights Campaign's 2025 HRC Dinner Mar 17, 2025

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization – announced that it will honor actress and comedian Hannah Einbinder with HRC’s Visibility Award for expanding LGBTQ+ representation on and off-screen, as well as film, television and Broadway star Ashley Park with HRC’s Impact Award for her work as a committed and fervent ally to the LGBTQ+ community. More →

Star-Studded Concert to Raise Funds for ALS United Greater New York Mar 14, 2025

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, a fundraising concert for ALS United Greater New York will take place at SUNY Purchase. More →

SixDegrees.org Builds 40,000 Kits, Reaches 50 States In Campaign Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of Footloose Mar 13, 2025

SixDegrees.org, a national nonprofit founded by Kevin Bacon, achieved its goal of building and distributing 40,000 essential resource kits across all 50 states through its Building Kits by Kevin Bacon (BKxKB) campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bacon’s iconic film “Footloose.” More →

Stars Named for Soccer Aid 2025 Mar 12, 2025

Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to Old Trafford, Manchester this June. Uniting celebrities and footballing legends to battle it out on the pitch as England take on the Soccer Aid World XI FC in the world’s biggest charity football match. More →