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Tom Brokaw Among Presenters Of American Image Awards For Autism Speaks May 13, 2010

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced the presenters and slate of honorees to be recognized during the 32nd Annual AAFA American Image Awards benefiting Autism Speaks later this month. More →

Celebrities Raise Commissions For Charity With BTIG May 7, 2010

BTIG LLC, an institutional broker dealer specializing in trading and related brokerage services, held its annual Commissions for Charity Day yesterday. The company donated equity, fixed income and derivative trading commission profits earned on Thursday, May 6 to a group of children’s charities. More →

James Denton Joins Celebrities At Autism Charity Walk Apr 26, 2010

Desperate Housewives star James Denton joined Holly Robinson-Peete, Rodney Peete and Austin Anderson at the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks event on Saturday, April 24. More →

Everybody Loves Raymond For Charity Apr 12, 2010

Patricia Heaton and Ray Romano, both of “Everybody Loves Raymond” fame, lent their comic talents to support the 9th Annual Comedy for a Cure fundraiser yesterday. More →

See Carole King And James Taylor In The Round For Charity Apr 11, 2010

Carole King and James Taylor are offering fans the opportunity-of-a-lifetime to see two musical icons up-close-and-personal with ‘intimate and in the round’ Stage Seats on their Troubadour Reunion Tour. More →

Yoko Ono Named As Autism Charity Ambassador Apr 6, 2010

Yoko Ono became Autism Speaks' first global ambassador last week. More →

Holly Robinson-Peete Pens Book For Children With Autism Apr 5, 2010

Actress Holly Robinson-Peete's new picture book, ‘My Brother Charlie’ aims to educate children about the struggles of living with autism. More →

Don Felder To Be Honored At Charity Event Mar 29, 2010

Autism Speaks will honor two of Rock’s greatest at a special event in May. More →

Jenny McCarthy Asks Who Is Afraid Of Autism Truth Mar 10, 2010

Author, model, actress and autism activist Jenny McCarthy asks ’Who’s Afraid Of The Truth About Autism?’ in today’s Huffington Post. More →

NFL and TV Stars Play GameStop Battlefield Bracket Challenge Feb 25, 2010

The lines have been drawn for the GameStop Battlefield Bracket Challenge, and it’s time to visit www.GameStop.com/BattlefieldBC2 to pick your winners and enter for a chance to win prizes, including a grand prize of $10,000. More →

Jim Carrey And Jenny McCarthy Host Saturday Night Charity Spectacular Feb 9, 2010

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy hosted a special event in Miami to raise money for charity during the weekend. More →

Jim Carrey Asks Fans To Help Jenny McCarthy's Charity Dec 17, 2009

Funny man Jim Carrey is asking his fans to donate to his partner Jenny McCarthy's autism charity in lieu of gifts this year. More →

Katie Price Sells Out For Charity Dec 17, 2009

British model/actress Katie Price has opened her very own official store on eBay to raise money for charity. More →

NYC Marathon Attracts Celebrities For Charity Nov 9, 2009

The NYC Marathon took place last Sunday, and what a race! The NYC Marathon is one of the most difficult marathon courses around. However, that didn’t stop a long list of celebrities, athletes and even royalty from training and putting on their running shoes to benefit a long list of charities. More →

Bruce Springsteen To Rock Autism Concert Nov 4, 2009

Autism Speaks is proud to announce the next performance in their Concert for Autism series. More →

Colin Farrell To Attend Charity Evening With The Stars Oct 2, 2009

FAST, The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, will host an “Evening with the Stars” on Saturday, December 5, to benefit research toward a cure for the rare neurological disorder, Angelman Syndrome (AS). More →

Bid On Celebrity Puzzle Pieces For Autism Sep 17, 2009

In support of Autism awareness, Baby Swags has received over 40 celebrity signed puzzle pieces to show support for Autism Awareness and the charity ACT Today!. More →

Celebrities To Perform Acts of Love in October Sep 3, 2009

Stars such as Debra Messing, Alfred Molina and Zachary Quinto are gearing up to perform Acts of Love in support of Autism Speaks. More →

Stars Shine for Sick Kids at Diamonds in the Sky Gala Aug 31, 2009

Who needs Hollywood when stars make Virginia Beach their playground for a memorable black-tie affair? 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 →

Katie Price Announces New Charity Jul 6, 2009

British model Katie Price has announced plans to launch a new charity. More →

Julianne Moore Hosts Charity Gala May 20, 2009

Actress Julianne Moore hosted Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance's 35th anniversary gala earlier this month, with big names such as Rachael Ray, Amy Grant and Vince Gill also in attendance. More →

Band From TV To Play Concert For Charity In Miami May 14, 2009

The All-Star Band From TV is to play a special Concert For Charity event in Miami on Saturday, May 16. More →

Celebrities Run For Charity In London Marathon Apr 27, 2009

Tens of thousands of people pulled on their running shoes and sweated their way through the annual London marathon yesterday, including a number of celebrities who were competing for charity. More →

Yoko Ono’s Promise On World Autism Day Apr 14, 2009

Artist Yoko Ono's two-metre jigsaw puzzle mural, called Promise, is being auctioned piece by piece to raise money for Autism Speaks. The art work was unveiled on April 2 on the United Nation’s World Autism Awareness Day. More →

Boyzone Singer Speaks Out About Autism Apr 9, 2009

Irish singer Keith Duffy from Boyzone is to run the London Marathon this year to raise money for the National Autistic Society (NAS) and Special Provision for the Education of Autistic Children (SPEAC). More →

Heroes Come To The Rescue For Autism Mar 31, 2009

Fans of NBC’s Heroes will be excited to learn about an event to take place in April featuring the cast from the hit show, live music from Band From TV, and a silent auction – all to benefit children with autism. More →

Former Eagle Don Felder Plays Charity Concert Mar 24, 2009

Former guitarist for the Eagles, Don Felder, played a special concert for staff and sufferers of brain injuries at the Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI) in Alberta, Canada, this week. More →

Yoko Ono To Auction Artwork On World Autism Awareness Day Mar 18, 2009

Yoko Ono – artist, singer and widow of former Beatle John Lennon – is to unveil a new mural titled at UN headquarters next month in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Shane's Inspiration Shooting Stars Gala Mar 16, 2009

Look To The Stars’ lead host Michele Vink attended the star-studded Shane's Inspiration gala in LA on Saturday, and met one of the children who benefit from the charity’s efforts. More →