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Laura Bush Joins World Vision Malaria Campaign Jul 21, 2009

Former U.S. first lady Laura Bush and Major League Baseball pitching legend Rick Sutcliffe have joined the advisory council of World Vision's “End Malaria” campaign. More →

Nelson Mandela's 91st Celebrated In Style Jul 20, 2009

A galaxy of stars turned out to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday in New York during the weekend, with proceeds going to one of the South African legend’s charities. More →

La Toya Jackson To Honor Michael With Charity Song Jul 20, 2009

La Toya Jackson is to release a song paying tribute to her late brother Michael, in an effort to raise funds for one of his charitable causes. More →

Walter Cronkite's Charitable Life Jul 20, 2009

Television legend Walter Cronkite passed away after a long illness on Friday, July 17. More →

Minnie Driver Joins Dawn To Rescue Marine Animals Jul 20, 2009

Dawn has been involved in wildlife rescue for over 30 years, using its dishwashing liquid to clean oil pollution from over 75,000 animals to save their lives. Now Dawn is bringing marine wildlife rescue to grocery store shelves through their Everyday Wildlife Champion campaign, and Minnie Driver has joined them. More →

Harry Potter To Spin Magic For Comic Relief Jul 20, 2009

Two Harry Potter spin-off books are to be reprinted, with some of the proceeds going to charity. More →

Emma Thompson Makes Dream Come True Jul 20, 2009

British actress Emma Thompson made a young girl’s dream come true last week. More →

Buzz Aldrin Attends Scholarship Dinner Jul 20, 2009

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin joined his fellow Apollo crew at a charity dinner in Florida last week as part of celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of the first moon landing. More →

Early Tickets To Farm Aid Go On Sale Today Jul 17, 2009

Pre-sale tickets to this year’s Farm Aid concert are available today, July 17. More →

Christina Aguilera Becomes Spokesperson For World Hunger Relief Charity Jul 17, 2009

Christina Aguilera is giving hunger a powerful voice by becoming the global spokesperson for World Hunger Relief. More →

Take That Brings Hope To Wembley Concert Jul 17, 2009

A ten-year-old English Cerebral Palsy sufferer had her dream come true thanks to the UK’s Make-A-Wish Foundation last week, when she got to meet boyband Take That. More →

Prince Harry is Following Princess Diana’s Human Rights Lead Jul 17, 2009

Prince Harry, a humanist reminiscent of his mother, the late Princess Diana, made it clear that he would like to make a difference as Diana had done in her lifetime. More →

Yoko Ono Supports Call For Oneness Day Jul 17, 2009

Yoko Ono is calling on people to sign a petition that asks the United Nations to declare a Oneness Day. More →

Celebrities Flock To Charity Billiards Tournament Jul 17, 2009

New York Giant and Super Bowl Champion defensive end Justin Tuck hosted the first ever Tuck’s Celebrity Billiards Tournament in New York on Monday, July 13. More →

Irish Singers Unite For Charity Jul 17, 2009

Two well known Irish singers have teamed up for charity. More →

The Surf Is Up For Cystic Fibrosis Jul 16, 2009

Pro surfers Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama will lead a group of celebrities and surfers – including Andy Irons – at the 2nd Annual PacSun Pipeline To A Cure event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this Saturday, July 18, at Huntington Beach, California. More →

Ricky Gervais Speaks Out Against Bullfighting Jul 16, 2009

An avid supporter of animal rights, particularly against cruelty to animals, comedian Ricky Gervais recently criticized the sport of bullfighting. In response, he was called a hypocrite by a food critic because Gervais is a meat eater. More →

Stars Join Cyber Protest To Save Animals Jul 16, 2009

Celebrities are showing their support for an end to animal testing by joining an on-line virtual protest. Comedian Ricky Gervais, actress Joanna Lumley and rockers Brian May and Chrissie Hynde, are joining tens of thousands of people taking part in the virtual march to Brussels where the 20-year old law on animal experiments is up for review by politicians. More →

Prince Charles Talks Fishing Practices Jul 16, 2009

Prince Charles hosted a reception for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an organization that has been promoting sustainable fishing practices across the globe, earlier this week. More →

Jonas Brothers Play Softball For Children's Charity Jul 16, 2009

The Jonas Brothers played a special charity softball game in Virginia on Monday, July 13. More →

Katherine Jenkins To Run For Kidney Charity Jul 16, 2009

Opera star Katherine Jenkins is to take part in a fun run for charity in Wales. More →

Kim Kardashian Lands In Africa For Charity Jul 16, 2009

Kim Kardashian is currently in Africa on a charity mission. More →

Celebrity-Signed Books Up For Grabs For Charity Jul 15, 2009

Whether you are looking for a good book to read while stretched out on the beach, or – for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere – searching for something to curl up with in bed on a frosty winter’s night, there will be something for you in the SAG Foundation’s Celebrity Autographed Book Auction. More →

Bruno Signs Bowl For Hunger Charity Jul 15, 2009

Bruno is currently the #1 film in America, and the man himself wants to do his best to feed the hungry. More →

Matt Damon Launches New Charity Organization Jul 15, 2009

Matt Damon has launched a new charity project aimed at providing access to safe water in the some of the world’s poorest countries. More →

AC/DC Makes A Dream Come True Jul 15, 2009

A young rock fan in England had his dream come true when he met AC/DC courtesy of the UK Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Charlize Theron Gives Soccer Opportunities To Children Jul 15, 2009

The Charlize Theron African Outreach Project and the LAFC Chelsea Soccer Club have joined forces to give kids living in underserved communities – in Southern California and Umkhanyakude District of the KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa – more opportunities to play competitive soccer. More →

Lance Armstrong Launches Cancer Petition Jul 15, 2009

Lance Armstrong has revealed the reasons he is riding in this year’s Tour de France and how you can help him find a cure for cancer as he competes for his 8th title. More →

Stars Come Out For Matt Leinart Charity Bowl Jul 15, 2009

Stars such as Nick Lachey, Lo Bosworth, Matt Leinart, Frankie Delgado, Stacy Keibler, Matthew Lillard, and Dancing with the Stars’ Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani were out in Hollywood last night at the Third Annual Matt Leinart Celebrity Bowl for charity. More →

Join Bill Clinton For Vegan Lunch In Charity Auction Jul 14, 2009

Russell Simmons has launched an online auction to 10th anniversary Art For Life Garden Benefit Party. More →