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Hillary Clinton Speaks At Pennsylvania Conference For Women Nov 5, 2013

“I believe women can be agents of change, drivers of progress and makers of peace,” former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told attendees at the 2013 Pennsylvania Conference for Women last week. More →

Mia Farrow To Visit Central African Republic This Week Nov 4, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow will travel to Central African Republic this week to help highlight the plight of children as new fighting is making an already dire humanitarian situation even more precarious. More →

David Attenborough Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Save Gorillas Nov 4, 2013

Sir David Attenborough launched a global crowdfunding campaign last week to save mountain gorillas. More →

Free Birds And Adopt A Turkey Today! Nov 4, 2013

“We want you to join our flock and adopt a turkey today!” say Reggie and Jake, the animated stars of the new movie “Free Birds” in theatres now. More →

Pele Visits Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Nov 4, 2013

Pelé, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, visited Nordoff Robbins last week to celebrate his Legend of Football Award, which was presented at the HMV Football Extravaganza (FE) in London. More →

Save The Children Launches 2013 Christmas Jumper Day Nov 4, 2013

Friday 13th December 2013 sees the return of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day with a raft of celebrity support and lots of ways to get involved; from knitting workshops to live gigs and record breaking attempts – Save the Children has it sewn up. More →

Brad Paisley Grants Wishes To Children Nov 4, 2013

As the 47th Annual Country Music Awards approach all eyes are turned to this year’s hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. More →

Stand Up For Heroes Event To Stream Live Online Nov 4, 2013

The 7th annual Stand Up For Heroes event that will benefit post-9/11 wounded veterans, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, will be available via a broadcast featuring a Google+ Hangout at google.com/+Stand4Heroes. More →

Hillary Clinton Speaks At Oceana Partners Award Gala Nov 1, 2013

Leaders from the entertainment, business and philanthropic communities attended Oceana's Partners Award Gala on Wednesday, October 30th at the Beverly Hills Wilshire to support Oceana’s efforts to protect the world’s oceans. More →

Jackson Browne To Help Kids Rock At Benefit Concert Nov 1, 2013

Rock School Scholarship Fund has announced a benefit concert with special guest, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. More →

The Elders Hail Progress In Iran Nuclear Talks Nov 1, 2013

Meeting in Cape Town, The Elders today hailed the positive steps taken in recent weeks on the Iranian nuclear crisis. More →

Bethenny Frankel And Skinnygirl Cocktails To Kickoff NYC Shop For Success Nov 1, 2013

Skinnygirl Cocktails will sponsor Shop for Success, the third annual, two-day pop-up shop hosted by Y.E.S!, the volunteer branch of Dress for Success Worldwide. More →

Clive Anderson To Host Save The Rhino Heroes Dinner Nov 1, 2013

Join British TV presenter Clive Anderson at this year’s Save the Rhino Heroes Dinner in London next week. More →

Usher Joins Pharrell Williams Onstage At Angel Ball Nov 1, 2013

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hosted its signature fundraiser, the Angel Ball, on Tuesday, October 29th at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Prince Charles Talks Climate At World Islamic Economic Forum Nov 1, 2013

The Prince of Wales used his keynote speech at the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum in London this week to warn of the dangers of climate change, as well as the depletion of natural resources, and how big businesses often contributed to the problem. More →

Ellen DeGeneres Joins Petco Foundation For Holiday Wishes Campaign Oct 31, 2013

On Monday’s episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the Petco Foundation joined Ellen DeGeneres and her natural pet food company Halo, Purely for Pets, to announce a new grant campaign designed to make holiday wishes come true for some of the nation’s most dedicated non-profit animal-welfare organizations. More →

Al Gore To Speak At Venter Institute's Sustainable Lab Grand Opening Oct 31, 2013

The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), a not-for-profit genomic research institute, today announced that former Vice President Al Gore will be the special guest speaker for their “Step into the Genome” Black Tie Grand Opening Fundraising Event on November 9, 2013. More →

Chris Brown To Play Charity Basketball Oct 31, 2013

Power 106’s (KPWR, 105.9 Los Angeles) is excited to announce the SOLD OUT, 2nd Annual Celebrity Basketball Game benefiting Homeboy Industries, sponsored by Planet Fitness on Saturday, November 2, 2013, in the Golden Eagle Gymnasium at Cal State Los Angeles. More →

Ashley Bell Joins Cruelty Free International To End Cruel Cosmetics Oct 31, 2013

Following Europe’s cosmetics animal test ban in March, actress Ashley Bell has joined Cruelty Free International to call for an end to cosmetics tests on animals in the USA, as part of the non-profit’s mission to end product testing on animals worldwide. More →

Olivia Wilde Co-Hosts Courage In Journalism Awards Oct 31, 2013

On Tuesday night, Olivia Wilde and Glamour Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Cindi Leive co-hosted the International Wome’s Media Foundation 2013 Courage in Journalism Awards honoring Najiba Ayub, Bopha Phorn, Nour Kelze and Edna Machirori (Lifetime Achievement Award Winner). More →

Perform On Stage With The Stars Of Anchorman For Charity Oct 31, 2013

With Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues slated for release in theaters in December, the Anchorman team have joined forces with charity to offer a once in a life time experience. More →

Sesame Street Characters Join Michelle Obama To Promote Healthy Eating Oct 31, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama today announced that Sesame Workshop and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) joined the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) in a two-year agreement to help promote fresh fruit and vegetable consumption to kids, making healthier choices a little easier for families to make. More →

Lewis Hamilton Joins Save The Children's Education Campaign Oct 30, 2013

Motor racing superstar Lewis Hamilton has become a Global ambassador for Education for Save the Children, as the international children’s charity steps up its campaign to focus attention on 57 million children out of school around the world. More →

Bob Saget To Join John Stamos For Cool Comedy And Hot Cuisine Oct 30, 2013

Actor/Comedian/Director Bob Saget will host Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, the signature event of the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) on Monday, November 4 at Carolines on Broadway. More →

Peter Andre To Wash Cars For Charity Oct 30, 2013

Ever wanted a celebrity to wash your car? Well now’s your chance… Peter Andre has kindly offered his services to launch the UK’s Largest Car Wash with proceeds going to Children in Need. More →

Fall Out Boy To Play Benefit Concert Oct 30, 2013

The GRAMMY Foundation has announced that GRAMMY-nominated band Fall Out Boy will perform a sold-out benefit concert in support of the GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools music education programs on Nov. 29 at Metro in Chicago. More →

John Isner to Host Charity Exhibition Featuring Andy Roddick Oct 30, 2013

America’s No. 1 tennis player, John Isner, has announced that his annual charity event, the Ebix Charity Challenge, will return to his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina on December 7, 2013. More →

What's So Bloody Funny With Sarah Silverman Oct 30, 2013

Are you looking for a bloody good time this Halloween? Come out and laugh with this thrilling line-up of top comedians for What’s So Bloody Funny?—an evening of comedy to benefit the National Hemophilia Foundation. More →

The Saturdays Help Launch Poppy Appeal 2013 Oct 30, 2013

A pop concert for Armed Forces families kicked off The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal 2013 last week, launching one of the UK’s largest and best loved fundraising campaigns in support of Armed Forces families. More →

Susan Boyle To Duet With Elvis For Charity Oct 29, 2013

Singing superstar Susan Boyle is set to top the charts globally when her extraordinary duet with Elvis Presley is released as a Christmas single to raise vital funds for Save the Children. More →