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The World’s Most Generous Donators Oct 22, 2015

Ranked according to their total donations to date, Business Insider has compiled a list of the 20 most generous people in the world. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Tennis Raises Over $1 Million Oct 22, 2015

On Monday, October 12, 2015, Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King hosted the star-studded 23rd annual Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits tennis match at the most iconic hotel on the Las Vegas strip – Caesar’s Palace. More →

Jamie Oliver Wants Food Education On G20 Agenda Oct 22, 2015

On World Food Day last week, Jamie Oliver took the opportunity to share again his Food Revolution Day petition in the lead up to the G20 summit in Turkey next month. More →

Stars Take The Stage At Augie's Quest Tradition Of Hope Gala Oct 22, 2015

The 10th anniversary Tradition of Hope gala for Augie's Quest, an aggressive, cure-driven effort focused on finding treatments and cures for ALS, brought celebrities to the black-tie affair at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, October 10, 2015. More →

Heidi Klum Honored By Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Oct 21, 2015

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised $3.6 million and counting for blood cancer research at its annual fundraiser, the Angel Ball, Monday night at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Duke Of Cambridge Speaks On Illegal Wildlife Trade For Chinese Television Oct 21, 2015

The Duke of Cambridge has delivered a speech on Chinese television on the urgent work needed to combat the illegal wildlife trade. More →

Patti LaBelle And Denise Rich Light Up Empire State Building For Angel Ball Oct 21, 2015

Patti LaBelle and Denise Rich, Co-Founder of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, “flipped the switch” to light the world-famous Empire State Building tower lights in red and purple this week in honor of Angel Ball 2015. More →

Elton John Writes For Billboard Magazine's First Ever Philanthropy Issue Oct 21, 2015

Sir Elton John has written a powerful op-ed piece in the first ever philanthropy issue of Billboard magazine. More →

Stars Support Team Nanci At LA County Walk To Defeat ALS Oct 21, 2015

Publicist Nanci Ryder’s “Team Nanci” once again participated in the annual LA County Walk to Defeat ALS, on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. More →

Marlo Thomas Helps Launch Annual St. Jude Thanks And Giving Campaign Oct 21, 2015

Now in its twelfth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Michael Douglas To Receive AARP Movies For Grownups Career Achievement Award Oct 21, 2015

AARP announced today that actor, producer and Academy Award winner Michael Douglas will receive the 2015 Movies For Grownups Career Achievement Award. More →

New Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF PSAs Feature Charlie Brown and The Peanuts Movie Cast Oct 21, 2015

“Want to be part of something totally awesome?” That’s Charlie Brown’s question to American kids in a new public service announcement (PSA), as he encourages them to take part in the 65th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF – the original Kids Helping Kids campaign. More →

Game Of Thrones' Maisie Williams Jumps From A Plane For Dolphins Oct 20, 2015

Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams threw herself out of a plane for dolphins this week. More →

Jeremy Renner To Attend Team Kids Innovative Thinkers Forum Oct 20, 2015

The 3rd annual “Team Kids Innovative Thinkers Forum” fundraising event will be held the evening of Thursday, October 22 at Oakley’s Headquarters with high-profile executives from NASA, Oakley and Ekso Bionics and two-time Academy Award nominee celebrity guest Jeremy Renner. More →

John Elway Honored At Star-Studded Carousal Ball Oct 20, 2015

John Elway, Pro Hall of Fame Quarterback, and his wife Paige were recently honored at the Carousal Ball for being incredible ambassadors in the Denver community. More →

Piper Perabo Shares More Experiences Of Visiting Syrian Refugees In Greece Oct 20, 2015

Piper Perabo has written a second blog about her recent experiences visiting Syrian refugees in Greece. More →

Robert Duvall Children's Fund To Receive Washington West Film Festival 2015 Box Office Proceeds Oct 20, 2015

The Washington West Film Festival presented by Boeing, and the Robert Duvall Children's Fund (RDCF) announce their new partnership for the festival’s 2015 annual box office charitable project. More →

Keeping The Peace: Music, Art And The End Of Violence Oct 20, 2015

This year, shootings in Chicago have broken records with more than 2,300 incidents to date, exceeding those in New York and Los Angeles combined. More →

Stephen Fry Supports Wildlife Crime Awareness Week Oct 20, 2015

Although poaching and hare coursing are common problems in many UK counties, and criminals can make as much as £12,000 from the sale of a single carp, many members of the public are not aware of the wildlife crimes happening around them or that they can report it to the authorities More →

Sarah McLachlan To Join Star-Studded American Christmas Carol Oct 19, 2015

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan, actor/singer Ioan Gruffudd, and Zachary Levi come together at Carnegie Hall on Friday, December 4th to perform at Tim Janis The American Christmas Carol. More →

Nick Cannon ROCKS Times Square For Charity Oct 19, 2015

Last week, Nick Cannon – multi-talented entertainer, comedian, artist and member of the board of directors of St. Mary’s – hosted Nick Cannon ROCKS Times Square benefiting St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children at Hard Rock Cafe New York. More →

Marlon Wayans Hosts Star-Studded Big Night Out Gala Oct 19, 2015

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (BBBS SEPA) hosted its Big Night Out Gala presented by Comcast NBCUniversal on Tuesday, October 13 at The Kimmel Center in celebration of its 100th Anniversary. More →

Stars Attend ASPCA's Annual Young Friends Benefit Oct 19, 2015

Irina Shayk and Sutton Foster teamed up with a few adoptable furry friends to host the ASPCA's annual Young Friends Benefit last night at the IAC building in New York City. More →

Patricia Arquette And Robin Roberts Speak At Texas Conference For Women Oct 19, 2015

Calling on women to “stand together and work together,” Patricia Arquette told attendees at the 16th annual Texas Conference for Women that “we have a chance, after more than two centuries, to finally gain equality for women once and for all.” More →

Jack Nicklaus To Attend Nicklaus Children's Hospital Corporate Golf Invitational Oct 19, 2015

Miami Children’s Health Foundation hosts its 33rd Annual Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Corporate Golf Invitational presented by Stearns Weaver Miller today, an incredible annual golf experience that benefits children and families of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. More →

Foo Fighters To Join The Love Ride This Weekend Oct 16, 2015

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, the world famous Love Ride will roll one last time. And the Foo Fighters will be there!! More →

Neil Finn To Perform At Charity Dinner In Sydney Oct 16, 2015

Neil Finn will perform at the So They Can Annual Sydney Dinner and Fundraiser next week. More →

Comedy Acts Announced To Welcome James Franco Into Manhood Oct 16, 2015

Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (HFC), a movement led by the couple and established with the Alzheimer's Association to inspire change and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease among the millennial generation, today announced comedians Bill Hader, Kyle Kinane, Al Madrigal, Ron Funches and Justin Willman will join Seth Rogen, James Franco, Miley Cyrus, and HAIM as performers at HFC’s Fourth Annual Variety Show: James Franco’s Bar Mitzvah. More →

Mary Robinson Says Climate Change Is A Human Rights Issue Oct 16, 2015

In a TED talk earlier this year, former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, outlined for the audience how she sees that climate change is actually a human rights issue, something she had not connected when she began as UN High Commissioner of Human Rights in 1997. More →

Buffy Sainte-Marie Supports Building Houses For First Nations Oct 16, 2015

The housing shortage for Canada’s First Nations has long been a problem, which has been exacerbated by governmental cutbacks. But a new “One House, Many Nations” campaign aims to build year-round housing for families, and in particular to get one Inuit family out of a tent and into a newly-built house before the snow begins to fall. More →