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Lance Armstrong Stands Up To Cancer Jul 22, 2008

Cancer survivor Lance Armstrong has taped a special segment to be shown during the Stand Up To Cancer television special. More →

Cricket Captain Creates Cancer Charity Jul 22, 2008

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has launched a new charity to help children with cancer. More →

Robbie Williams Returns With Soccer Aid 2008 Jul 21, 2008

British pop star Robbie Williams is organizing a soccer extravaganza to raise money for UNICEF. More →

Shakira Takes Part In Colombian Peace Rallies Jul 21, 2008

South American pop princess Shakira led nationwide demonstrations in her native Colombia yesterday demanding the liberation of hundreds of hostages held by rebels. More →

Kim Alexis To Host Diamonds In The Sky Gala Jul 21, 2008

Just close your eyes and make a wish… If only it were that easy. For deserving children benefiting from the We Promise Foundation's series of fundraising events this fall, it truly is that magical! This year, with the help of supermodel Kim Alexis and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, a spectacular gala evening is followed by a prestigious golf tournament in Virginia Beach to underwrite wishes of children who struggle with debilitating or life-threatening illness through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern Virginia. More →

Demi And Ashton Lend A Hand For Homes Jul 21, 2008

Actress Demi Moore and husband Ashton Kutcher have just returned from a week building homes for the disadvantaged in Central America, following in the footsteps of Moore’s teenage daughter. More →

Andy Roddick To Hold Charity Weekend Jul 21, 2008

Tennis champ Andy Roddick is to hold the 8th annual Andy Roddick Foundation Weekend in December. More →

Stand Up To Cancer: Sherry Lansing Tells Us How And Why Jul 18, 2008

Sherry Lansing was the chair of the Motion Picture Group of Paramount Pictures from 1992 to 2005, where she oversaw the release of more than 200 films including Academy Award winners Forrest Gump (1994), Braveheart (1995), and the highest grossing movie of all time, Titanic (1997). More →

Stars Line Up For Women's Conference Jul 18, 2008

California First Lady Maria Shriver has announced the lineup of celebrity speakers confirmed for this year’s annual Women’s Conference in Long Beach. More →

Eva Longoria Holds Poker Event For Heroes Jul 18, 2008

Eva Longoria is to host a special poker tournament to raise money for charity. More →

Matt Damon Heads Back To Toronto For ONE X ONE Jul 18, 2008

Actor Matt Damon will host the annual ONEXONE Difference Awards for the third year in a row. More →

Jon Bon Jovi Bares His Soul Jul 18, 2008

Jon Bon Jovi has revealed how he was inspired to establish the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, the charity he set up in 2006 to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair. More →

Stars Record Nelson Mandela's Favorite Stories Jul 17, 2008

In honor of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday this week, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) announced plans to produce an audiobook version of Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales, an award-winning book of legendary tales hand-picked by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. More →

VIP Tickets For The Police's Final Concert Up For Grabs Jul 17, 2008

The Police will play their final concert ever on August 7, and they want YOU to be there. To celebrate, the band has released a limited number of once-in-a-lifetime concert experiences and memorabilia to be auctioned online through eBay Giving Works. More →

Farm Aid 2008 To Rock New England Jul 17, 2008

Rocker John Mellencamp has unveiled the main acts set to kick up a storm at Farm Aid 2008. More →

Mia Farrow To Discuss Political Rights Of Women Jul 17, 2008

Actress Mia Farrow is to attend a special seminar next week to discuss the political-rights crises faced by women in Thailand and Burma. More →

Charity Choices Of The Royal Grandchildren Jul 17, 2008

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Queen Elizabeth’s first granddaughters bearing the HRH title, are taking up the charitable responsibilities that come with their station. More →

Stars Beat Bullying With New Auction Jul 16, 2008

A hot new charity auction has been launched on eBay, featuring items from Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne, and Girls Aloud. More →

Jet Li Attends Earthquake Relief Banquet Jul 16, 2008

Action star Jet Li attended a charity banquet in China last week to raise money for the victims of the devastating Sichuan earthquake that struck in May. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Funds Needle Exchange Jul 16, 2008

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is helping to fund community based needle exchange programs in an effort to reduce the spread of blood born diseases among intervenes users. More →

Jeremy Edwards Strips For Cancer Research Jul 16, 2008

Female readers may like to sit down and take a deep breath before perusing this story: hunky ex-Holby City and Hollyoaks actor Jeremy Edwards has stripped off for a new charity campaign targeting male cancer. More →

Wanted: Blood Of NASCAR Fans Jul 16, 2008

The American Red Cross has teamed up with 3M and Roush Fenway Racing to launch Red Cross Racing, a campaign that aims to encourage NASCAR fans to donate blood. More →

Jackie Chan Sings Out For Donations Jul 15, 2008

Action star Jackie Chan isn’t just famous for his stunts – he has released 20 albums since 1984 and has sung many of the theme tunes for his own films. And last night he proved his bark is just as big as his bite at a special charity concert in Japan. More →

Rihanna The Face Of New Charity Campaign Jul 15, 2008

Rihanna is to front luxury goods label Gucci’s UNICEF campaign. More →

NASCAR's Kyle Petty Signs Guitar For Charity Auction Jul 15, 2008

NASCAR driver Kyle Petty has signed a guitar that is being auctioned off to raise money for his camps for terminally ill children. More →

A Message From Roger Moore Jul 15, 2008

Some say he was the best James Bond ever, and now actor Roger Moore has written a message to encourage people to support UNICEF. More →

McEnroe Mouths Off For Charity Jul 15, 2008

Former tennis star John McEnroe returned to the courts this week to raise money for breast cancer care. More →

Alicia Keys Holds Charity Ball In London Jul 14, 2008

Singer Alicia Keys hosted a gala in London last week to raise cash for orphans suffering from HIV/AIDS in Africa, and attracted some of the biggest names in showbiz. More →

Gillian Anderson Auctions X Files Memorabilia For Charity Jul 14, 2008

Actress Gillian Anderson is auctioning off tickets to the premiere of the new X Files movie and some other very special items from the popular TV series, with all proceeds to go to great causes. More →

Sammy Hagar Makes Midwest Floods Donation Jul 14, 2008

Former Van Halen front-man Sammy Hagar recently showed his support for victims of the flooding in the Midwest. More →