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Ed Asner, Art Smith and Elaine Frontain Bryant to be Honored at A Night of Dreams Sep 19, 2018

The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families, presents its first annual A NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala, honoring Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, world renowned chef Art Smith and Emmy-winner Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, for their dedication to the special needs communities. More →

2018 Ed Asner And Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament Raises Over $140,000 Sep 17, 2018

The 2018 ED ASNER & FRIENDS CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $140,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families, it was announced by Matt Asner, President. More →

More Stars Added To Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament Aug 24, 2018

More stars have been added to the 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night, taking place in September. More →

Thomas Gibson, Richard Kind and Jim Beaver Join Ed Asner in Celebrity Poker Tournament Aug 21, 2018

The 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry for a night of fun, fame and philanthropy benefitting the new The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Stars Join 6th Annual Autism Speaks Chip In Celebrity Poker Tournament Aug 17, 2018

Autism Speaks is hosting their 6th Annual Chip In Celebrity Poker Tournament on Saturday, August 18th at Hudson Loft in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars For ACT Today! Aug 16, 2018

Bright lights and cameras will be out in force at the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a red-carpet evening to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help and support to children with autism and their families. More →

Jamie Foxx To Headline Autism Speaks Gala Aug 15, 2018

Grammy and Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx will headline the Autism Speaks “Into the Blue” gala on October 4th at the Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

Tom Arnold And Brad Garrett Join Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night Aug 8, 2018

The 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Jason Alexander, Don Cheadle, Lou Diamond Phillips Join Ed Asner for Celebrity Poker Tournament Jul 30, 2018

The 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Ed Asner and Hollywood Celebrities to Host Poker Tournament Benefitting The Ed Asner Family Center Jun 27, 2018

Legendary Emmy-winning actor and comedian Ed Asner presents the 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 5:00 PM, at Playa Studios (11260 Playa Ct. Culver City, CA). More →

Team Lilly Foundation Voted As Sheckler Foundation's New Be The Change Beneficiary Mar 19, 2018

After a week of voting and generating awareness for each of the finalists, Ryan Sheckler and the Sheckler Foundation are excited to announce Team Lilly Foundation as its latest “Be the Change” recipient. More →

Your Chance To Be Drawn As A Character In South Park Feb 8, 2018

Here’s your chance to be drawn in an episode of South Park, and meet Trey Parker and Matt Stone – and all you have to do is donate to charity through omaze.com. More →

Bid Now For Two Tickets To The Vanity Fair Oscar Party In LA Jan 26, 2018

Here’s your chance to attend the renowned Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles on March 4, 2018 – the exclusive opportunity is now up for auction at Charitybuzz. More →

Neil Young And Sheryl Crow To Light Up The Blues With Stephen Stills For Autism Speaks Jan 24, 2018

The 5th Annual Light Up The Blues Concert will return in April. More →

Your Chance To Live Under Stephen Colbert's Desk With Jon Stewart Jan 17, 2018

Here’s your chance to live under Stephen Colbert's desk with Jon Stewart during a taping of The Late Show. More →

Sit Down To An Uncomfortable Meal With Matt Damon And Jimmy Kimmel Nov 28, 2017

Here’s your chance to sit down to what may turn out out to be an extremely uncomfortable meal with two feuding stars – Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon. And it’s all in the name of a good cause. More →

Autism Speaks' Into The Blue Fashion Gala Is A Huge Success Oct 26, 2017

On Saturday, October 21st, 2017, celebrity and fashionable guests alike arrived at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles for the Autism Speaks' Into The Blue Fashion Gala. More →

Autism Speaks To Host Annual Into The Blue Fashion Gala Oct 9, 2017

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce the Into The Blue Fashion Gala taking place on Saturday, October 21 at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Kate Winslet To Be Honored With Actors Inspiration Award Sep 19, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has announced it will bestow its Actors Inspiration Award to critically-acclaimed actress and philanthropist Kate Winslet, highlighting her career achievements and honoring her charitable work. More →

Felipe Lopez Fights Malaria In The Dominican Republic With Nothing But Nets Aug 10, 2017

Former NBA player and NBA Cares Ambassador Felipe Lopez recently traveled with the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign to Dajabon, Dominican Republic to help fight malaria. More →

Sheckler Foundation Announces Latest Be The Change Recipient Jul 5, 2017

After weeks of rallying and spreading awareness for its finalists, Ryan Sheckler and the Sheckler Foundation are pleased to announce Books and Boards East Coast Tour its “Be the Change” recipient. More →

Donnie Wahlberg And Friends Raise $759k For Kids With Autism Jun 26, 2017

There was electricity in the air last Monday night in St. Charles, IL. New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) member Donnie Wahlberg joined forces with Generation Rescue for the second annual Another Evening with Donnie Wahlberg & Special Guests concert. More →

Kate Winslet Launches Exclusive Watches To Be Auctioned For Charity Jun 13, 2017

In its boutique located at Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris last week, the Swiss watchmaker Longines, with the participation of its Ambassador of Elegance Kate Winslet, presented the Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet watch. More →

150 Young Artists Join All-Star Broadway Cast In Arts For Autism Benefit Concert Jun 12, 2017

Educational Travel Adventures (ETA) and Believe NYC, organizations that enrich the lives of young people through travel and performance opportunities, announce the return of Arts for Autism, hosted by Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara. More →

Autism Speaks Benefit Light Up The Blues Announces It Will Postpone Its Annual Concert Apr 11, 2017

With Autism Awareness Month beginning, Los Angeles-based annual Autism Speaks benefit concert Light Up The Blues announces it will not be hosting an event this year. More →

Easterseals Southern California Receives Three-Year Grant From Bob Hope Legacy Mar 28, 2017

The Bob Hope Legacy has extended its commitment to EasterSeals Southern California with a three-year, $750,000 grant to further support the development and expansion of the Bob Hope Veterans Support Program. More →

Ice Cube Designs Shirts To Raise Awareness And Funding For Autism Speaks Mar 2, 2017

Represent, a social merchandising and marketing platform that enables influencers to create and sell custom apparel, today announced the launch of limited edition apparel campaign with Ice Cube to benefit Autism Speaks. More →

Ben Affleck And Pixar Filmmakers To Be Honored At AUTFEST Film Festival Feb 15, 2017

Oscar-winning director, actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck joins Oscar–winning Pixar Animation Studios’ filmmakers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera in receiving special honors at the 1st Annual AUTFEST International Film Festival presented by The Autism Society on April 22-23, 2017 at the AMC Orange 30 in Orange, CA. More →

Cindi Lauper And Gavin DeGraw Headline America Salutes You Concert Nov 24, 2016

Active members of the military, veterans and their families will be honored over Thanksgiving weekend during America Salutes You, a star-studded musical spectacular asking viewers for their financial support of programs that assist military communities across the country. More →

Celebs Hit The Runway For Autism Speaks Oct 4, 2016

More than 400 celebrities, designers, industry influencers and autism advocates attended Autism Speaks' inaugural La Vie En BLUE Fashion Gala, which took place Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Warner Bros. More →