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Chris Rock Helps Raise $2.5 Million For Toronto East General Hospital Sep 30, 2014

During the weekend, Toronto was treated to one of its most fun and funniest evenings of the year, as Chris Rock performed at Laughter Is The Best Medicine II — a comedy gala that raised $2.5 million in support of Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH.) More →

Neil Finn Releases Live Download For Charity Sep 29, 2014

Neil Finn is offering a live download of one of his biggest hits to help charity appeals for victims of war in Gaza and Syria. More →

Pamela Anderson Congratulates Swiss For Seal Fur Ban Sep 29, 2014

Canadian-born Baywatch star and honorary director of PETA, Pamela Anderson, has just sent a letter to Hannes Germann, president of the Swiss Council of States, to thank the council for approving a motion that will ban the importation of seal-fur products from Canada. More →

Ray Winstone Blows Bubbles With West Ham United For Charity Sep 29, 2014

West Ham United players and staff have come together with actor Ray Winstone to show their support for the British Lung Foundation’s (BLF) week-long campaign to raise awareness of the lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), for World IPF Week (28 September – 05 October 2014). More →

Paul O'Grady Asks London Mayor To Stop Herding Of Sheep Across London Bridge Sep 29, 2014

For the Love of Dogs star Paul O'Grady MBE has written to the Lord Mayor of London asking her to put a stop to the archaic and dangerous tradition of herding sheep across London Bridge. More →

Aloe Blacc Honored At Humanitarian Awards Sep 29, 2014

Aloe Blacc was honoree and performer at the 43rd annual Humanitarian Awards on Friday. More →

Dynamo To Bring Magic To Patrons Of Variety Event Sep 29, 2014

Variety - The Children's Charity, has announced full details of the inaugural “Patrons of Variety” event taking place in the stunning setting of The Shard tonight (September 29th). More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Pleads With UN At Climate Summit Sep 29, 2014

Two days after joining 400,000 environmental activists marching on the streets of New York on Sunday September 21, actor Leonardo DiCaprio spoke at the city’s UN climate summit. More →

ASPCA Young Friends Benefit To Hit New York Sep 26, 2014

A plethora of stars will come out for the ASPCA Young Friends Benefit next month. More →

Stars Take Part In LilySarahGrace Color Outside The Lines Campaign Sep 26, 2014

LilySarahGrace (LSG) today announced its latest fundraising campaign, “Color Outside the Lines,” based around drawings from more than 40 artists in film, television, music and visual art that were specially created for LSG. More →

Warwick Davis Named As Ambassador For Variety - The Children's Charity Sep 26, 2014

Variety - The Children's Charity, today announced English actor and television presenter Warwick Davis as the charity’s latest Celebrity Ambassador. More →

Tamsen Fadal To Host Moving Families Forward Gala Sep 26, 2014

Lois Braverman, President & CEO, Ackerman Institute for the Family, announced today the honorees and host for The Moving Families Forward Gala which will take place at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel at 301 Park Avenue on Monday, October 20th in New York City. More →

British Stars Unite To Support Campaign For Dogs In Laboratories Sep 26, 2014

John Nettles, Sue Johnston, Pam Ayres and Wendy Turner Webster have united to support a campaign for dogs in laboratories to be found new homes. More →

Bill Clinton Closes 10th Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Sep 26, 2014

President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton closed the 10th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting this week by announcing new Commitments to Action and issuing a call to action to members in four critical issue areas: addressing energy poverty around the world, tackling food insecurity and hunger in the United States, increasing access to water, and responding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. More →

Victoria Beckham Named As UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Sep 25, 2014

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today appointed British fashion designer Victoria Beckham as its International Goodwill Ambassador, with a focus on women and children affected by the virus. More →

Amber Heard To Be Honored At The Art Of Elysium Heaven Gala Sep 25, 2014

On January 10, 2015, The Art of Elysium will celebrate its 8th Annual Heaven Gala, the night before The Golden Globes. More →

Dwyane Wade Joins Forces With The Sandals Foundation Sep 25, 2014

The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), and Wade’s World Foundation, NBA Champion Dwyane Wade's charitable organization, today officially opened donations to raise funds for Game Changer, an integrated sports program to benefit youth in underserved communities in South Florida and the Caribbean. More →

Meet Elisa Sednaoui and Christian Louboutin In Paris Sep 25, 2014

Elisa Sednaoui – the model and actress and now philanthropist – has teamed up with innovative celebrity fundraising platform www.MyGoodness.com to raise money and awareness for The Elisa Sednaoui Foundation. More →

7th Annual Ante Up For Autism To Take Place In November Sep 25, 2014

Feeling lucky? Here is your chance to gamble the night away with celebrities, poker stars and autism supporters— all for a great cause. More →

Allison Janney Hosts Show To Celebrate Shelter Pets Sep 25, 2014

Actor and animal advocate Allison Janney is hosting “Shelter Me: New Beginnings,” the fourth episode of the inspiring national PBS series that celebrates shelter pets with positive and uplifting stories. More →

New Commitments To Action Made At Clinton Global Initiative Sep 25, 2014

During the second day of the 10th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton announced new Commitments to Action that will address pressing global challenges. More →

Jeff Gordon And Nile Rogers To Be Honored At Angel Ball Sep 25, 2014

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research will host its annual fundraiser, the Angel Ball, on Monday, October 20th at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Alicia Keys Launches We Are Here Movement Sep 24, 2014

Alicia Keys launched her new We Are Here movement at the fifth annual Social Good Summit on Sun., Sept. 21, 2014 in New York. More →

Prince Harry Attends 2014 WellChild Awards Sep 24, 2014

Prince Harry was won over by a young boy who greeted him with a passionate hug at an awards ceremony to recognise the courage of seriously ill children and their families. More →

Geena Davis Supports Study On Sexual Discrimination In Films Sep 24, 2014

The first-ever global study on female characters in popular films, launched yesterday, reveals deep-seated discrimination and pervasive stereotyping of women and girls by the international film industry. More →

Juanes Partners With Hard Rock For Philanthropic Artist Spotlight Merchandise Sep 24, 2014

Latin rock superstar Juanes and Hard Rock International today announced the launch of the limited-edition Juanes Artist Spotlight Merchandise, benefiting the singer’s Fundacion Mi Sangre. More →

Kelsey Grammer To Be Honored At UCLA Visionary Ball Sep 24, 2014

The UCLA Department of Neurosurgery will be holding their annual “The Visionary Ball” on Thursday, October 30th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Shannen Doherty Live Streams Brutal Dolphin Hunt In Taiji Sep 24, 2014

Actress Shannen Doherty, best known for her starring roles on the hit television series “Charmed” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” has just returned from a trip to Taiji, Japan where she served as a Cove Guardian with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, documenting the brutal drive hunt and slaughter of dolphins in Taiji’s infamous killing cove. More →

Mark Carwardine To Help Save The Rhino Celebrate 21 Years Sep 24, 2014

Here’s your chance to help make a difference as Save the Rhino celebrates 21 years of conservation. More →

Bob Dylan Named 2015 MusiCares Person Of The Year Sep 23, 2014

Ten-time GRAMMY winner Bob Dylan will be honored as the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, two days prior to the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →