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Chelsea Handler To Host A Unforgettable Evening For Charity Apr 18, 2013

On Thursday, May 2, 2013 The Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Women’s Cancer Research Fund Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund co-founders Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie and Jaime Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening presented by Saks Fifth Avenue benefiting EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. More →

Rob Lowe To Co-Chair Miles For Melanoma 5K Run/Walk Apr 15, 2013

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Pale Girl SPEAKS have announced that skin cancer survivor Sheryl Lowe and her husband, actor Rob Lowe, will co-chair the second annual Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/Walk at Universal Studios May 4th, 2013. More →

Giada De Laurentiis Stands Up To Cancer Apr 12, 2013

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), and the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) have collaborated on a new television and radio public service announcement starring Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, who tragically lost her brother to melanoma. More →

Peter Andre Launches Charity Foundation Apr 11, 2013

Peter Andre has launched his own charity, the Peter Andre Foundation, following the death of his beloved brother from cancer. More →

Halle Berry, Emma Stone And Olivia Wilde Return For Revlon Run/Walk For Women Apr 10, 2013

Revlon, The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and Lilly Tartikoff are proud to announce the 20th Anniversary of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women. More →

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Raises Over $500,000 For Charity Apr 9, 2013

Former St. Louis Cardinals baseball superstars and World Series champion teammates Ozzie Smith and Vince Coleman joined forces to once again win a title – this time on the golf course – at the 12th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino. More →

Matthew McConaughey's Charity Event Gets Even Bigger Apr 9, 2013

Some of the best charities will reap the benefits from one major event in Austin, Texas on April 11 and 12 thanks to Texas Head Football Coach Mack Brown, recording artist Jack Ingram and actor Matthew McConaughey. The trio is hosting a fundraising event called Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) with the commitment of Austin businessman and philanthropist Milton Verret. More →

Leighton Meester To Be Honored At Delete Blood Cancer Gala Apr 5, 2013

Delete Blood Cancer-DKMS co-founder Katharina Harf will co-host the Seventh Annual Delete Blood Cancer Gala on Wednesday, May 1, at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Todd Herremans Holds Hoops For Help Event Apr 4, 2013

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Linesman Todd Herremans recently held the first “Hoops for Help” event to benefit his newly founded Todd Herremans Foundation. More →

John Cena To Match Every Frequent Flier Mile Donated To Make-A-Wish In April Apr 2, 2013

It’s a celebration more than 30 years in the making: in 1980, a 7-year-old boy received his heartfelt wish to be a police officer for a day. That one wish inspired the founding of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and launched the wish granting movement that circles the globe today. Beginning April 1 and culminating in World Wish Day on April 29, Make-A-Wish will mark the special event with a nationwide campaign to raise dollars and airline miles to fund airline tickets for wishes that involve travel. More →

John Legend To Headline Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Celebration Apr 1, 2013

GRAMMY Award-winning artist John Legend will headline the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) Celebration in Las Vegas with a private performance at ARIA Resort & Casino, Friday, April 5. More →

Ashley Greene Takes Dating Abuse Study To Congress Mar 19, 2013

mark. Brand Ambassador Ashley Greene recently joined advocates on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for a congressional briefing to announce data from the “NO MORE Study: Teens and Young Adults,” funded by m.powerment by mark., managed by the Avon Foundation for Women. More →

Stars Unite For Michael Jordan Charity Golf Mar 15, 2013

Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino, the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) returns to Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek April 4 – 7 featuring celebrity favorites plus first-time attendees including Olympic Champion Michael Phelps, Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Jonathan Ogden, comedian Rob Riggle, PGA Golfer Dustin Johnson, country star Jake Owen, actor James Denton, NFL Quarterback Josh Freeman and actor/comedians Kevin Nealon and Wayne Brady. More →

Meryl Streep Films PSAs For National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Mar 14, 2013

Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep encourages people to get screened for colon cancer in new broadcast public service announcements (PSAs) that launch in March, in conjunction with National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. More →

Alan Jackson To Headline Stars Go Blue Concert For Colon Cancer Alliance Mar 11, 2013

Country superstar Alan Jackson will headline the 5th Annual “Stars Go Blue” benefit on Wednesday, March 20 at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. More →

Salma Hayek Pinault Speaks Out Against Violence Against Women With Avon Foundation Mar 11, 2013

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault and Avon Products, Inc. CEO Sheri McCoy announced that four global organizations and one government campaign have received 2nd Avon Communications Awards: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for their outstanding work to bring attention to the need to end violence against women. More →

Book Review: Once Upon A Wish, True Inspirational Stories Of Make-A-Wish Children Mar 8, 2013

A wish can be a powerful thing – it can make a dark place a little brighter, it can ignite a spark of hope. And Rachelle Spark’s new book, Once Upon A Wish, is full of stories that show that, when wishes come true, they can become ultimate motivators and cherished gifts that will last a lifetime. More →

Terrence Howard Joins Sons And Mothers Campaign Against Colon Cancer Mar 8, 2013

Oscar-nominated and award-winning actor Terrence Howard joins the Colon Cancer Alliance for a new public service campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to get screened for colon cancer – the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in America, but largely preventable with appropriate screening. More →

Proteg-GO And The Melanoma Research Foundation Sponsor Gifting Event In Honor Of Oscars Week Mar 6, 2013

Ray Krzyzek, creator of the new mobile application Proteg-GO, and Tim Turnham, Executive Director of the Melanoma Research Foundation, along with producer Suzanne DeLaurentiis and John Gentry Tennyson, sponsored another successful gifting event in celebration of Oscars Week. More →

Interview: Wendi Russo of Shop NBC Talks Charity Feb 22, 2013

LookToTheStars.org’s Misty Schwartz recently talked with TV host, spokesperson and TV sales consultant Wendi Russo about her charity work. More →

Kevin Nealon Hosts Date For The Cure Feb 21, 2013

The Inaugural “Date for the Cure” Gala took place on February 16th at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. More →

Willow Foundation To Honor Football Legends In London Feb 19, 2013

Ian Wright, Tony Adams, Sir Trevor Brooking, Jimmy Greaves, George Cohen and Rodney Marsh are among the London Football Legends who will be at this month’s charity dinner in aid of the Willow Foundation. More →

McFly's Harry Judd To Lead Charity Challenges Feb 18, 2013

This year will see Teenage Cancer Trust Ambassador Harry Judd (from the boy band McFly) and his Merry Men take on not one, but two challenges of severe endurance. More →

Stars Share The Love At Make-A-Wish Valentine's Ball Feb 15, 2013

A host of celebrities attended the Make-A-Wish Valentine’s Ball on Saturday night, held at The Dorchester in London. More →

Bridget Moynahan Shares Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Story Feb 14, 2013

When actress Bridget Moynahan first visited The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, she met a teenage camper named Aleks who despite losing his leg to cancer managed to climb a rock wall and into her heart. More →

Noel Gallagher Curates Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts Feb 13, 2013

Noel Gallagher is curating the 2013 Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in partnership with The Body Shop, and he’s carefully selected a stellar line-up. More →

Exclusive Interview: Tony Hawk Talks Charity And Operation Smile Feb 12, 2013

LookToTheStars.org’s Delinda Lombardo recently talked with pro skateboarder Tony Hawk about his involvement with Operation Smile. More →

Prince Charles Visits Macmillan Cancer Centre Feb 5, 2013

The Prince of Wales was recently left marvelling at an innovative cancer treatment that gives patients their vital chemotherapy – through a backpack. More →

Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation Launches Dr Seuss Hats Off To Hope Campaign Feb 5, 2013

Random House Children’s Books and Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced today the launch of the Hats Off to Dr. Seuss! campaign at the famed 42nd Street branch of the New York Public Library in New York City. More →

Tickets On Sale To Stand Up For A Cure 2013 Concert Series Feb 4, 2013

The Stand Up For A Cure 2013 Concert Series has announced that comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld will be joined by guests Colin Quinn and celebrated TV anchor Rosanna Scotto – co-host of Fox 5’s Good Day New York – to kick off the new season with a show at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 17th. More →