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Prince Harry Following Diana’s Path Jun 13, 2008

British Prince Harry, second son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, has partnered with Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso, second son of the late King Letsie III and Queen Mamohato. Together they have created the Sentebale charity to help the most vulnerable orphans in the southern African country. The name means “forget-me-not” in Lesotho, which the Princes found appropriate in every way: forget not the victims of poverty, not the orphans, and not the mothers. More →

Stars Design Watches For Poverty Organization Jun 13, 2008

Singer Mary J. Blige is one of three celebrities to design watches to raise money for Chrysalis. More →

David Cook Raises Cancer Funds Jun 13, 2008

American Idol winner David Cook is to perform at a California charity event to raise money for cancer research. More →

Attention Country Music Fans: The Grammy Charities Auction Is For You Jun 13, 2008

Fans of country music might want to head over to eBay to see their current “Grammy Charities Auction”. More →

Charles Barkley and Buddies Tee Off For Charity Jun 12, 2008

Legendary athlebrities from football, baseball, basketball and hockey, gathered under the hot desert sun on June 7 and 8 to raise money and awareness for several very worthwhile causes. The Pro Sports Team Challenge Golf Tournament at the Eagle Falls Golf Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino (near Palm Springs, California) settled the debate as to which sport has the best golfers, while competing for a total purse of $250,000 for chairty. More →

Bill Clinton Refocuses On Charity Jun 12, 2008

Former US president Bill Clinton is fueling a new charity drive for both the corporate world and the community at large. More →

Black Eyed Peas Gig Raises Cash For Earthquake Victims Jun 12, 2008

The Black Eyed Peas have raised over $870,000 at a benefit show in Shanghai for victims of the Chinese earthquake. More →

Lindsay Lohan Wants You To Swap Clothes Jun 12, 2008

Actress Lindsay Lohan wants to swap her clothes… for charity. More →

Paul McCartney Offers Download For Charity Donations Jun 12, 2008

Sir Paul McCartney has teamed up with TV chef Jamie Oliver for a new charity initiative involving awesome downloads. More →

Fifth Annual First Star Celebration Features Major Star Power Jun 11, 2008

A bevy of stars, including Youth Ambassador and actress Dakota Fanning, came out to support the First Star organization’s Celebration for Children’s Rights on June 7, held at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles. More →

Harry Potter Prequel Casts Its Charity Magic Jun 11, 2008

JK Rowling's 800 word Harry Potter prequel has sold for $48,858, with the proceeds going to charity. More →

Paul Newman Donates Salad Dressing Ownership To Charity Jun 11, 2008

Actor Paul Newman has donated the entire value of his ownership in Newman’s Own – his company famous for salad dressings – to charity. More →

Eric Clapton Donates Paintings To Red Cross Shop Jun 11, 2008

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton donated over 20 paintings to a sale in Britain last week to raise money for the Red Cross. More →

Tom Waits Donates Tickets To Charity Auction Jun 11, 2008

Tom Waits is auctioning off five pairs of premium tickets to shows in four cities along his current tour to benefit five charities. More →

Look To The Stars Asks Kevin Sorbo Jun 10, 2008

Kevin Sorbo shot to fame in 1994 for his starring role in the popular TV series Hercules, the Legendary Journeys. Since then, he’s guest starred on such hit shows as Just Shoot Me, According to Jim, Hope and Faith, Two and a Half Men, USA Network’s Psych, and had recurring appearances on Dharma and Greg and Fox’s The OC in 2006-2007. More →

Harrison Ford Gets In Behind Tiger Initiative Jun 10, 2008

Hollywood giants Harrison Ford, Bo Derek, and Robert Duvall attended an event yesterday to throw their support behind a new global initiative by the World Bank to save tigers from extinction. More →

Mischa Barton Joins Nicole Richie At Children's Carnival Jun 10, 2008

The sun shone on a host of familiar celebrity faces attending a special charity children’s carnival in LA during the weekend. More →

Carrey And McCarthy Walk For Green Vaccines Jun 10, 2008

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy recently lead a march in Washington DC to promote toxin free childhood vaccinations and a slower vaccine schedule. More →

Pamela Anderson Auctions Viper For PETA Jun 10, 2008

Auction giants Julien’s Auctions are holding their Summer Entertainment Sale of Hollywood Memorabilia on June 21 and 22 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and one of the lots up for sale is raising money for charity. More →

More Artists Confirm For Mandela's Birthday Bash Jun 9, 2008

Multi-million selling classical pop singer Josh Groban, legendary folk rock singer Joan Baez, and a special appearance by Jerry Dammers – one of the organisers of Artists Against Apartheid and Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday concert, and whose song ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ became a banner for the 80’s anti-apartheid movement in the UK – are further highlights added to the forthcoming Nelson Mandela 90th birthday concert taking place in London’s Hyde Park on the evening of Friday, June 27. More →

Orlando And Bono Attend Gorbachev Gala Jun 9, 2008

Former Soviet Union president Mikhail Gorbachev hosted a glittering charity gala at Hampton Court on Saturday night that saw a stunning array of celebrities show up to support the fight against cancer in children. More →

Colin Farrell: Kicking It Jun 9, 2008

The Homeless World Cup began in 2001 as an avenue for homeless people to change their lives through an international street soccer competition. Five years later, the annual Homeless World Cup has become an internationally recognized competition that improves the lives of many through the art of the beautiful game. Now, with the help of actor/activist Colin Farrell, the whole world can witness this amazing event in a new documentary titled ‘Kicking It.’ More →

Gemma Atkinson Designs Hospital Room Jun 9, 2008

British actress Gemma Atkinson has helped design a special room at a hospital in Britain to give young cancer sufferers a place to chill out. More →

New York Giants' Michael Strahan Hosts Charity Golf Tournament Jun 9, 2008

The Michael Strahan & Dreier LLP Charity Golf Tournament is set to kick off on June 29 with a gala pairings party at TAO Restaurant in midtown Manhattan, which will include a private concert featuring a Grammy Award-winning performer, and auctions to benefit abused and neglected children in the New York area and children suffering from AIDS in Africa. More →

Bode Miller’s Lucky Turtle Necklace Jun 6, 2008

During the 2007-08 Season, alpine skier Bode Miller won the World Cup Overall & World Cup Super Combined titles. He’s won six World Cup races and has 31 career wins, which is the most in US history and 6th in alpine racing history. So what’s a good ol’ boy from New Hampshire to do when there’s no snow around? He gives back to charity of course. More →

Celebrities Raid The ARK In Charity Auction Jun 6, 2008

A role in the next film made by Uma Thurman, a Damien Hirst painting, a Fiat 500 decorated by the artist Tracey Emin, and a private jet tour of the Château Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem wineries were all up for auction on Wednesday night to raise money for ARK. More →

Kate Moss Designs Charity T-Shirt Jun 6, 2008

British catwalk beauty Kate Moss is launching a charity T-shirt she designed especially for sick children. More →

Reality Cares Helps Dogs in Danger Jun 6, 2008

On Saturday, June 14, reality TV stars and their furry friends will attend the ‘Reality Cares Dogs Next Door’ event benefiting www.DogsInDanger.com, being held at a private estate in Los Angeles and to be hosted by ‘Dogs in Danger’ spokesperson Shana Wall of ‘The Amazing Race.’ More →

Memphis Grizzlies Star Donates To Children's Hospital Jun 6, 2008

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Mike Miller has made a $200,000 donation to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

Brad And Angelina's Baby Photos To Be Sold For Charity Jun 6, 2008

The hottest couple in Hollywood, Brad and Angelina, are reportedly selling the photo rights to their unborn twins to the highest bidder – with the money going to charity. More →