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Michael Bolton To Host Charity Concert And Celebrity Golf Classic Aug 3, 2010

The Inaugural Michael Bolton and Dave Mason Benefit Concert and Celebrity Golf Classic will take place on Sunday, September 26th at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in California, an historic resort featuring luxury accommodations, a championship golf course and Spa Ojai. More →

Jenson Button To Race Triathlon For Charity Again Aug 2, 2010

Jenson Button, Formula One World Champion and patron of the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, is to compete again in the London Triathlon – raising money for a charity very close to his heart. More →

Richard Hammond Among Stars Honored By British Scouts Aug 2, 2010

A host of stars have been honored by the British Scout Association for their charity work in the organization’s annual birthday honors list. More →

Curtis Granderson Launches Home Run Charity Challenge Aug 2, 2010

In support of its all-star resident Curtis Granderson, 515 East 72nd Street/Miraval Living – a luxury condominium located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side – will donate $1,000 for every home run the New York Yankee hits starting August 1, 2010 until the end of the regular season, which hopefully includes the playoffs. The homerun event will raise money for Curtis Granderson’s charity, Grand Kids Foundation. More →

Stereophonics Drummer Remembered With Charity Single Jul 30, 2010

Stuart Cable, the former drummer of the rock band Stereophonics, was found dead on June 7th – and in his memory, his most recent band, Killing for Company, has released a single called “Former Mining Town.” It has also been called the Official Stuart Cable Memorial Single. More →

Robert Pattinson's Balloon Design Goes Under The Hammer For Charity Jul 29, 2010

Twilight’s Robert Pattinson is just one of a group of stars who have donated their artworks to charity for a special celebrity auction. More →

Mandy Moore To Chat Live On Facebook For Charity Jul 29, 2010

Singer, songwriter, and actress Mandy Moore announced today she is joining the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign to respond to an urgent need for life-saving, anti-malaria bed nets in the Central African Republic — where a child dies every 30 seconds from malaria. More →

Amy Roloff To Hold Charity Golf And Dinner Event Jul 28, 2010

Disabled actress Amy Roloff will reach out to kids and families at the annual Amy Roloff Charity Foundation Golf and Dinner Benefit. More →

Jeff Gordon Foundation Makes $1.5 Million Charity Commitment Jul 28, 2010

The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation recently commemorated A Decade of Caring – its tenth anniversary – with a pledge of $1.5 million to Riley Children’s Foundation. More →

Courteney Cox And Friends Hit The Red Carpet For Charity Jul 27, 2010

On Sunday evening, the stars shined brighter than ever for children struggling with life-threatening illnesses. The We Promise Foundation's Red Carpet Celebrity and Designer Handbag Auction came to a close raising a total of $3,162 to help make children’s dreams come true. More →

Jessica Simpson To Speak At Charity Student Leadership Event Jul 27, 2010

Triple threat Jessica Simpson – singer, actress, and a rocking philanthropist, that is – will bring her passion and resilience formed from years in the unforgiving entertainment industry to empower 500 college and high school students from 12 countries on behalf of Operation Smile as the International Youth Ambassador. More →

Michael Douglas And Catherine Zeta Jones Revisit Wales For Charity Jul 27, 2010

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones took time out from their holiday in Wales this week to visit a children’s hospital. More →

Jeff Gordon Partners With Pepsi For Charity Jul 27, 2010

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon recently competed against fellow teammates Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in an effort to win a $100,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant which would benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) at the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital. More →

Groundbreaking Documentary Sheds New Light On The Global Fund‏ Jul 27, 2010

The United Nations Foundation announced a milestone documentary examining the work of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria and its ongoing impact in saving millions of lives, particularly of women and children, across the developing world. More →

Tinchy Stryder To Perform For Alicia Keys' Charity Jul 26, 2010

Killing two birds with one stone hasn’t been difficult for London-based rapper Tinchy Stryder, who collaborated with 16 artists in the 2009 single I Got Soul to raise money for War Child UK. Once again combining his passion for music and charity, it has been announced that Stryder will headline a charity gig on November 4 at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. More →

Ed Speleers To Run London Marathon For Charity Jul 26, 2010

Actor Ed Speleers is to run the 2011 Virgin London Marathon in aid of charity YouthNet, and hopes to raise thousands of pounds for young people. More →

Gary Barlow Plans Second Charity Adventure Jul 26, 2010

At the ripe age of 39, Gary Barlow is up for anything – even if it’s hiking to the North Pole. For charity, of course. More →

Jack Johnson Kicks Off Tour For Charity Jul 23, 2010

Following the success of his earlier tours, Jack Johnson is once again featuring a Village Green at every show, a collection of interactive booths where fans can get inspired to do something good for the planet, and to talk face-to-face with local, national, and international non-profit groups that work in the areas of climate change, water quality, land preservation, and more. More →

Warren Buffett Signs Ice Cream Spoon For Charity Jul 22, 2010

Billionaire businessman Warren Buffett is putting his money where his mouth is – by signing a giant ice cream spoon for charity. More →

True Blood Vampires Battle For Charity Jul 22, 2010

The rivalry between True Blood vampires Eric Northman and Bill Compton is about to hit an all-time high – for charity. More →

Red Sox Player Launches Celebrity Charity Album Jul 22, 2010

The Dave Matthews Band and Staind are among the performers who have had songs included on a new charity album compiled by Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis. More →

Yao Ming Fundraising For More Schools In China Jul 19, 2010

According to Xinhua News Agency, basketball star Yao Ming is headed to China to fundraise for the Yao Ming Foundation, the charity he founded after China’s devastating earthquake in 2008. More →

Rock Legends To Hit Royal Albert Hall For Charity Jul 16, 2010

The Prince's Trust has announced details of a unique fundraising concert to take place in London later this year, featuring some of rock’s greatest living legends. More →

Shaun Robinson To Celebrate Exceptional Teenagers Jul 16, 2010

On Friday, August 6th, 2010, In A Perfect World and Shaun Robinson will present the first annual “I AM PERFECT – EXACTLY AS I AM” event, sponsored by Dove. More →

Bill Gates And Warren Buffett’s $600 Billion Charity Challenge Jul 16, 2010

Philanthropists Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have asked 400 of the richest Americans to pledge half of their fortunes to their favorite causes either during their lifetimes or in their wills. More →

Kasabian Bass Player To Get On His Bike For Charity Jul 15, 2010

The bass player from British indie rockers Kasabian has sent a message to his fans about a very special charity challenge he is taking part in. More →

Jake Gyllenhaal Stands Up To Cancer Jul 14, 2010

The Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) television event is set to air live and commercial-free on FOX, September 10, 2010, at 8p.m. EST & PST / 7 p.m. CST. Joining ABC, CBS and NBC, FOX will donate one hour of live simultaneous commercial-free primetime for the nationally televised September 10th fundraising special, to be broadcast from Los Angeles. More →

Bid On Celebrity Handbags In Charity Auction Jul 14, 2010

The We Promise Foundation, a children’s charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for over 500 children, is hosting The Red Carpet Celebrity Handbag Auction in partnership with eBay’s GivingWorks. More →

WWE Superstar John Cena Makes Dreams Come True Jul 14, 2010

WWE champ John Cena will team up with 7-Eleven and the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Sunday, July 18, to make children’s dreams come true. More →

Pink Floyd Legends Reunite For Charity Jul 13, 2010

A star-studded line-up hit the stage in Oxfordshire, UK, on Saturday to raise money for Palestinian children. More →