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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 →

Eva Longoria To Host PADRES Contra El Cancer's 14th Annual El Sueno De Esperanza Oct 10, 2014

On November 1st, 2014 Padres Contra el Cancer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families, will celebrate its 14th annual fundraising event, ‘El SUENO DE ESPERANZA,’ in partnership with TAO Group and The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas. More →

Elton John To Perform Solo On The Piano At Charity Gala Oct 10, 2014

This year Elton John will be performing a solo set on piano for the 13th annual An Enduring Vision gala to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. More →

Rosario Dawson, Marcia Gay Harden And Stephanie March Inspire A Difference Oct 10, 2014

America’s leading crime and justice television channel, Investigation Discovery (ID) announced today that Glamour magazine will co-host ID’s second annual INSPIRE A DIFFERENCE honors event on October 22 in New York City, to shed light on issues of crime and victims’ rights. More →

Clinton Global Initiative Turns Ten Oct 10, 2014

In 2005 former President Bill Clinton organized the first annual Clinton Global Initiative to coincide with the United Nation’s General Assembly. More →

Selena Gomez Visits Children's Hospital Los Angeles Oct 9, 2014

Selena Gomez visited patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles earlier this week. More →

One Direction Inspires Fans To Raise £500,000 For Charity Oct 9, 2014

One Direction have once again proved the power of their appeal, using it as a force for good, by encouraging fans to raise a jaw-dropping half a million pounds (£501,300) for Stand Up To Cancer, the joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4. More →

Emma Bunton Launches 9th Annual Pampers UNICEF 1 Pack = 1 Vaccine Campaign Oct 9, 2014

Celebrity mum Emma Bunton is inviting parents across the UK and Ireland to join together and support the launch of the 9th Pampers and UNICEF “1 pack = 1 vaccine” campaign to help parents all around the world celebrate their babies’ first time moments. More →

Natalie Portman To Be Honored By Children's Hospital Los Angeles Oct 9, 2014

More than 1,200 prominent philanthropists, business and entertainment community leaders, local dignitaries and other hospital supporters will attend the sold out 2014 Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Gala: Noche de Niños. More →

Star Jones And Ivana Trump Attend Angel Ball Launch Party Oct 9, 2014

Denise Rich and Gabrielle's Angel Foundation hosted the 2014 Angel Ball Launch Party at TAO Downtown in New York this week. More →

Whole Planet Foundation Partners With The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Oct 9, 2014

Lionsgate, a premier next generation global content leader, has announced that DORITOS, MAZDA and Whole Foods Market’s Whole Planet Foundation will partner with the studio for the year’s most anticipated film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. More →

Global Leadership Dinner Honors Those Who Work With United Nations Oct 9, 2014

The United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) will host the Global Leadership Dinner Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York. More →

Sesame Workshop And PSEG Help Families Get Ready For Emergencies Oct 9, 2014

In 2013, more than 85 nationally declared emergencies including hurricanes, tornados, floods and fires were recorded, and yet, according to a national survey, 60% of families in the U.S. do not have any emergency plan. More →

Neil Gaiman To Give Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture For Save The Rhino Oct 8, 2014

Author Neil Gaiman will give the Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture at the Royal Geographical Society in London in 2015. More →

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation To Host A Time For Heroes Event Oct 8, 2014

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) will hold its 25th annual A Time for Heroes family festival in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at The BookBindery in Culver City. More →

Stars Attend Les Girls Cabaret For Charity Oct 8, 2014

On Monday, October 6, the wildly popular cabaret benefit, Les Girls returned to the stage for its 14th annual celebration. More →

Eddie Vedder Talks Epidermolysis Bullosa In New Video Oct 8, 2014

EB Research Partnership – co-founded by Jill and Eddie Vedder – is $5 million away from advancing a life-changing treatment and potential cure for EB. More →

Bridgit Mendler Wants To Host A Holiday Party At Your School For Charity Oct 8, 2014

Recording artist and former Disney actress Bridgit Mendler (“Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place”) announced today, via exclusive video, that she has launched a campaign on the celebrity charity-fundraising digital platform Prizeo.com. More →

Berlin Fall of the Wall 25 Campaign And Balloon Project Kick off World-wide Oct 8, 2014

Leading members of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Millennium Development Goals Advocacy Group will launch a worldwide Online Initiative to commemorate the 25th Fall of the Berlin Wall anniversary 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 →

Boardwalk Empire Star Stands Up To Cancer In London Oct 7, 2014

Boardwalk Empire’s Stephen Graham took part in Stand Up To Cancer UK’s London 3 Peaks challenge over the weekend. More →

Jimmy Carter Leads Annual Habitat For Humanity Work Project Oct 7, 2014

Thousands of volunteers from across the United States are joining former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, this week to help build and repair homes in partnership with North Texas families during Habitat For Humanity's 31st annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. More →

John Rich Named As Celebrity Chair For Rally For Kids With Cancer Scavenger Cup Oct 7, 2014

The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup will be held in Nashville, TN October 24 and October 25, 2014 to raise funds for children’s cancer research and treatment at the city’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, announced BG Capital Group Chairman Bobby Genovese. More →

Dalai Lama Foundation Announces Fundraising Campaign For Living History Oct 7, 2014

The Dalai Lama Foundation, a global, non-profit organization focused on peace and ethics education, today kicks off development of The Living History of the Dalai Lama, the first of three phases that will comprise the new Dalai Lama Foundation Global Center For Peace. More →

Terrell Owens Sells Memorabilia For Charity Oct 7, 2014

Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, or TO as he is sometimes known, has teamed up with Closets for Causes to raise money for Good Sports. More →

Brad Smith's True Foundation Benefits From The Style Games Oct 7, 2014

Last week, The Men’s Store at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania hosted The Style Games @RealStyleGames, a first-of-its-kind event marrying sport, competition and fashion benefiting Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Brad Smith’s True Foundation. More →

Lady Antebellum Grants Wishes To Seven Fans In Seven Days Oct 7, 2014

Lady Antebellum launched 7FOR7 last week, a week-long campaign where the band travels across the country to surprise and fulfill seven wishes for seven fans in seven days. More →

Join Eve Ensler And Rise For A Fair Wage Oct 6, 2014

Join Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC-United), Eve Ensler and One Billion Rising: Revolution and rise for a fair wage. More →

Anderson Cooper Reveals CNN Heroes Oct 6, 2014

CNN, the worldwide leader in news, announced today the Top 10 Heroes of 2014, recognizing everyday people who are changing the world. More →

Athletes and Celebrities Unite Against Bullying Oct 6, 2014

As millions of students head back to school, CustomInk, the “design online” custom t-shirt company for groups and occasions, today released the results of a national survey on teens’ experiences with bullying. More →