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Coronation Street Stars Play For Good Causes Aug 4, 2008

Coronation Street fans are in for a nice surprise – stars from the long-running British soap have just filmed a special celebrity episode of Who Wants to be a Millionaire for charity. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow Pushes For A Key To The Cure Jul 31, 2008

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced that Gwyneth Paltrow is their new Ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2008 Key To The Cure campaign. More →

Make-A-Wish With Jackie Chan Jul 31, 2008

Action star Jackie Chan has spoken about his support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Ryan Sheckler Designs Skateboard Deck For Charity Jul 31, 2008

Reality star and skateboarder Ryan Sheckler has followed his first ever charity golf tournament by decorating a special skateboard deck for a charity auction. More →

More Stars Stand Up To Cancer Jul 29, 2008

Stand Up To Cancer has announced another selection of stars that will take part in their television extravaganza on September 5. More →

Army Wives Join Battle Against Breast Cancer Jul 29, 2008

Lifetime Television’s hit show Army Wives has teamed up with Ford’s Warriors in Pink campaign to support the fight against breast cancer. More →

Sir Ian Botham Awarded For Charity Work Jul 28, 2008

Former English cricket captain Sir Ian Botham has been awarded an honorary degree for his sporting feats and his charity work. More →

Fashion Concert Stands Up To Cancer Jul 24, 2008

Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé Knowles and Rihanna have been revealed as some of the acts confirmed to perform at this year’s New York Fashion Rocks concert. More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Springsteen To Release Charity EP Jul 8, 2008

Bruce Springsteen is to release a live EP for charity, which will include highlights from his current tour and some very special guest appearances. More →

Hugh Grant Supports New Charity Funding Jul 8, 2008

Actor Hugh Grant has openly welcomed the British Government’s decision last week to increase funding to Marie Curie Cancer Care nurses by £4.5 million (US$9 million). More →

Ryan Sheckler Hosts Celeb-Studded Charity Golf Tourney Jul 3, 2008

X Games champion, reality star and budding philanthropist Ryan Sheckler will take to the links with 120 others to raise money for five charities. More →

Celebrity Fashion Up For Grabs Jul 3, 2008

Anybody interested in celebrity fashion should head over to www.clothesoffourback.org in the next few days to bid on some of the fabulous items up for grabs in the name of charity. More →

Aston Villa Give The Shirts Off Their Backs Jun 27, 2008

Over two years ago, Aston Villa Football Club began a relationship with the Acorns Children's Hospice Trust, and that relationship has come to a magical fruition. More →

Pete Doherty Inspires Young Cancer Sufferer Jun 24, 2008

The press sometimes gives celebrities a hard time, concentrating on their problems rather than celebrating the good things that they do. One recent victim has been singer Pete Doherty, who has been quietly helping sick teenagers – such as 16-year-old British schoolboy Dan Squires, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last November – without any publicity. Doherty not only invited the boy to one of his Babyshambles gigs, but also struck up a friendship with him. More →

A Cup Of Tea With Girls Aloud Jun 24, 2008

Ever fancy a nice cup of tea with Girls Aloud? If so, pull up a chair, get out your best china, and relax as the singers front a new charity campaign to raise money for cancer support. More →

Leona Lewis Promotes Sun Safety For Summer Jun 23, 2008

Singer Leona Lewis has designed a special headscarf to raise funds for a major charity’s new education campaign. More →

Steve Carell Gets Smart For Charity Jun 20, 2008

Comedian Steve Carell held a special screening of his latest movie, Get Smart, for charity last night. More →

Toby Keith Raises Cash For Ally's House Jun 17, 2008

The annual Toby Keith & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic in Oklahoma last week set a new record by raising $709,000 for Ally's House, a nonprofit organization that helps families dealing with childhood cancer. More →

There'll Be Feuding And Fighting Between Celebrities... All For Charity Jun 17, 2008

Celebrity Family Feud is set to invade primetime next week, when it premieres on Tuesday, June 24, on NBC. More →

Prince William Meets Young Charity Crusaders Jun 16, 2008

Prince William attended a special charity polo game on Saturday and got to meet children who have worked to support WellChild. 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 →

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 →

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 →