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Jeff Gordon Foundation Makes $1.5 Million Charity Commitment Jul 28, 2010

The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation recently commemorated A Decade of Caring – its tenth anniversary – with a pledge of $1.5 million to Riley Children’s Foundation. More →

Courteney Cox And Friends Hit The Red Carpet For Charity Jul 27, 2010

On Sunday evening, the stars shined brighter than ever for children struggling with life-threatening illnesses. The We Promise Foundation's Red Carpet Celebrity and Designer Handbag Auction came to a close raising a total of $3,162 to help make children’s dreams come true. More →

Jessica Simpson To Speak At Charity Student Leadership Event Jul 27, 2010

Triple threat Jessica Simpson – singer, actress, and a rocking philanthropist, that is – will bring her passion and resilience formed from years in the unforgiving entertainment industry to empower 500 college and high school students from 12 countries on behalf of Operation Smile as the International Youth Ambassador. More →

Michael Douglas And Catherine Zeta Jones Revisit Wales For Charity Jul 27, 2010

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones took time out from their holiday in Wales this week to visit a children’s hospital. More →

Billy Bragg Changes Inmates' Lives Through Music Jul 27, 2010

Rocker Billy Bragg is currently raising awareness of a charity initiative he set up to help change the lives of prison inmates through music. More →

Jeff Gordon Partners With Pepsi For Charity Jul 27, 2010

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon recently competed against fellow teammates Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in an effort to win a $100,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant which would benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) at the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital. More →

Basketball Legend Wants You To Join His Team To Help Fight Cancer Jul 27, 2010

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, is asking his supporters to join him in taking a shot at beating cancer by joining his team – Team Kareem. More →

Groundbreaking Documentary Sheds New Light On The Global Fund‏ Jul 27, 2010

The United Nations Foundation announced a milestone documentary examining the work of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria and its ongoing impact in saving millions of lives, particularly of women and children, across the developing world. More →

Celebrity Spitfires A Roaring Success For Charity Jul 26, 2010

Airfix – the kitset model company – flew into action last week to help to raise money for veteran charity, Help for Heroes, by auctioning off a collection of autographed model Spitfires on eBay. More →

Leeza Gibbons To Climb Mount Washington For Charity Jul 26, 2010

On July 31, Leeza Gibbons will lead a group of volunteers to the top of Mount Washington to fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. More →

Tinchy Stryder To Perform For Alicia Keys' Charity Jul 26, 2010

Killing two birds with one stone hasn’t been difficult for London-based rapper Tinchy Stryder, who collaborated with 16 artists in the 2009 single I Got Soul to raise money for War Child UK. Once again combining his passion for music and charity, it has been announced that Stryder will headline a charity gig on November 4 at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. More →

Ed Speleers To Run London Marathon For Charity Jul 26, 2010

Actor Ed Speleers is to run the 2011 Virgin London Marathon in aid of charity YouthNet, and hopes to raise thousands of pounds for young people. More →

Sigourney Weaver Sees Hope For The Seas Jul 26, 2010

In response to US President Obama's new national policy to protect the oceans, actress Sigourney Weaver has newfound hope for the future of the seas. More →

Betty White Is Still A Golden Girl For Animals Jul 26, 2010

Proving that she’s still got the panache of a Golden Girl at 88-years-old, Betty White showed off poses for her hilarious 2011 calendar. More →

Gary Barlow Plans Second Charity Adventure Jul 26, 2010

At the ripe age of 39, Gary Barlow is up for anything – even if it’s hiking to the North Pole. For charity, of course. More →

Dick Van Dyke Named As WWF Tiger Ambassador Jul 23, 2010

Actor Dick Van Dyke has been named an official Year of the Tiger Ambassador by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and will help the organization promote tiger conservation. More →

Stephen Moyer Gets A Taste For Charity Jul 23, 2010

Essex born actor Stephen Moyer, star of the HBO hit series True Blood created by Alan Ball, has lent his name to the “Stephen Moyer Kids Theatre Fund” founded by Brentwood Theatre in Essex. More →

Jack Johnson Kicks Off Tour For Charity Jul 23, 2010

Following the success of his earlier tours, Jack Johnson is once again featuring a Village Green at every show, a collection of interactive booths where fans can get inspired to do something good for the planet, and to talk face-to-face with local, national, and international non-profit groups that work in the areas of climate change, water quality, land preservation, and more. More →

Inception Star Visits The Congo With Greenpeace Jul 23, 2010

Oscar-winning French actress and star of Inception, Marion Cotillard, has long been a supporter of the environment – and of Greenpeace. Last month, she travelled with the charity to the heart of the Congo rainforests to bear witness to the plundering of this ancient forest. More →

Rise Against Talks Animals In Australia Jul 23, 2010

Rockers Rise Against were in Australia recently, and took the time to speak to Animals Unleashed about their thoughts on factory farming, and their decision as a band to become vegetarians. More →

Eva Longoria Hosts Makeover Madness For Charity Jul 23, 2010

Eva Longoria, who holds the current position as Honorary Chair, took part in hosting a charity event, “Makeover Madness”, for the organization Rally for Kids with Cancer at celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves' Hollywood salon. More →

Bo Derek Visits Canada For WildAid Jul 23, 2010

Bo Derek scored a perfect “10” for the environment when she visited Kelowna in Canada last week for WildAid. More →

Wyclef Jean To Ring NASDAQ Bell For Haiti Jul 22, 2010

Wyclef Jean, Grammy-winning musician and record producer and co-founder of Yéle Haiti, will preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. More →

Stars Shine For Charity At Do Something Awards Jul 22, 2010

On July 19, the Hollywood Palladium was filled with more stars in one place than a usual Monday evening should for the 2010 Do Something Awards hosted by VH1 on the blue – not red, but blue – carpet. More →

George Clooney To Be Honored With Bob Hope Charity Award Jul 22, 2010

George Clooney will receive a special humanitarian award at this year’s Emmys. More →

Warren Buffett Signs Ice Cream Spoon For Charity Jul 22, 2010

Billionaire businessman Warren Buffett is putting his money where his mouth is – by signing a giant ice cream spoon for charity. More →

True Blood Vampires Battle For Charity Jul 22, 2010

The rivalry between True Blood vampires Eric Northman and Bill Compton is about to hit an all-time high – for charity. More →

Vanessa Hudgens And Hayden Panettiere Wave For Change Jul 22, 2010

Vanessa Hudgens and Hayden Panettiere hit the beach in LA last Saturday, July 17, to launch Neutrogena’s new charity campaign – Wave for Change. More →

Keith Urban To Play Charity Gig For Grammy Foundation Jul 22, 2010

The Grammy Foundation has announced three-time Grammy winner Keith Urban will headline its signature Starry Night benefit concert on July 23 at the Los Angeles Tennis Center at the University of California, Los Angeles. Rising folk combo the Avett Brothers will open the benefit. More →

Red Sox Player Launches Celebrity Charity Album Jul 22, 2010

The Dave Matthews Band and Staind are among the performers who have had songs included on a new charity album compiled by Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis. More →