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Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation Launches New PSA Mar 16, 2012

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the nation’s leading nonprofit providing care to those living with paralysis and advancing research into treatments and cures for spinal cord injury, has unveiled “Reverse,” a public service announcement (PSA). More →

The Mentalist Star Praised By National Center For Missing And Exploited Children Mar 6, 2012

A new film project launched in January by The Mentalist actor Tim Kang is being praised by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for the awareness it will bring to the issues of abducted and sexually abused children. More →

Kim Kardashian Makes Donation To Dream Foundation Mar 6, 2012

Kim Kardashian has made a donation to one of her favorite charities with money from her wedding gifts. More →

Jon Bon Jovi To Headline Tiger Woods Charity Concert Feb 29, 2012

On Saturday, April 28, internationally acclaimed rock ‘n’ roll front man Jon Bon Jovi will take the stage at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas to headline Tiger Jam 2012, a charity concert hosted by Tiger Woods, benefiting the Tiger Woods Foundation. More →

Train To Donate Portion Of Ticket Sales To Charity Feb 28, 2012

Grammy Award-winning band Train is gearing up for the group’s San Francisco 2012 Tour, a special hometown run of club shows, in expectation of the upcoming album CALIFORNIA 37, out April 17 on Columbia Records. More →

Bill Gates: Investments In Agriculture Are Best Weapons Against Hunger Feb 24, 2012

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has told the international agricultural community it had fallen short of delivering the help small farmers in developing countries need, when they need it. More →

Bill Gates Asks Governments To Continue Aid Programs Feb 22, 2012

As the world economic crisis seeps into its fifth year, philanthropist Bill Gates is more worried about government financial support for developing country programs today than he was after the crash. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Visits Charities In Liverpool Feb 15, 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge may have been almost 8,000 miles away from Prince William for Valentine’s Day, but she didn’t just sit around the house missing him – she spent the day visiting charities in Liverpool. More →

Sport Relief Celebrity Supporters Visit HIV Project Feb 1, 2012

An innovative and inspiring project, which uses money raised from Sport Relief to help change lives, opened its doors to no less than 11 famous faces last week. More →

Bill Gates Publishes Annual Letter Covering Health And Education Jan 26, 2012

Bill Gates has released his annual letter from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in which he speaks candidly about his work at the foundation and outlines what needs to be done in terms of global health and education. More →

Bill Nighy Narrates Video For Tropical Diseases Campaign Jan 11, 2012

Launched this week by the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, the END7 campaign featuring Bill Nighy is dedicated to eliminating seven major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as a public health threat to poor communities by the end of 2020. More →

Kim Kardashian Empties Her Closet For Charity Jan 4, 2012

Kim Kardashian has opened her closet for charity, and has put a whole heap of her used clothes up for auction. More →

Teen Actor Hosts Second Charity Bowl-A-Thon Jan 4, 2012

Teen actor Jordan Van Vranken is hosting her second Annual Bowl-A-Thon Sunday, January 15th to raise money to support kids with cancer and to contribute to the 21st Annual Ronald McDonald House Radiothon. More →

ABC News Supports Million Moms Challenge Dec 13, 2011

March Of Dimes is joining ABC News and the United Nations Foundation in the recently launched Million Moms Challenge. More →

Hugh Jackman Attends Star-Studded Baby Buggy Anniversary Dec 12, 2011

Baby Buggy, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing families in need with essential equipment, clothing, products, and services for children, held its 10th Anniversary Gala on Monday, December 5th at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. More →

Keaton Simons Launches Charity Initiative For Fans Dec 9, 2011

Keaton Simons is currently preparing a new album, and he needs your help. More →

Stars Help Young People Beat The Odds Dec 9, 2011

The Children's Defense Fund-California hosted its 21st Annual Beat the Odds Awards on December 1, honoring John Jimenez, Nancy Kannampuzha, Britany Lewis, Caylin Moore and Jeanette Wright, five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds.” More →

Alec Baldwin And Meryl Streep Attend Christopher Reeve Foundation Gala Dec 5, 2011

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosted its annual star-studded A Magical Evening fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 30th at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Rugby Star Donates Underwear To Celebrity Charity Auction Dec 5, 2011

A signed pair of World Champion rugby star and All Black Dan Carter’s Jockey underwear and the sweaty singlet studded with Swarovski crystals Richard Simmons wore in Air New Zealand’s safety video are amongst more than 100 items up for grabs in Air New Zealand’s annual Kids @ Christmas charity auction at www.sella.co.nz. More →

Annie Lennox Backs Charity Campaign On World AIDS Day Dec 1, 2011

Eight in ten young people know that HIV cannot be transmitted by sharing a drink with someone who is HIV positive, yet three quarters say they still wouldn’t do it. Common myths and negative attitudes towards young people with HIV can leave many feeling alienated, alone and stigmatized. More →

Robert Davi Releases Charity Song For Christmas Nov 30, 2011

World-renowned actor and recording artist Robert Davi has released his re-imagined version of the Christmas classic song, “Mistletoe and Holly” today, to help The Salvation Army provide emergency assistance to the millions of families in need this Christmas season. More →

Alice Cooper To Host Annual Celebrity Charity Concert For Christmas Nov 29, 2011

Celebrating its 11th season, Alice Cooper's annual Christmas Pudding brings together some of the finest musicians, dancers, and comedians in entertainment history. More →

Stars Come Out For Pediatric AIDS Family Gala Nov 25, 2011

It wasn’t your typical Saturday at Skylight Soho. Earlier this month, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation hosted its 18th Annual Kids for Kids Family Carnival in New York City. More →

Oprah Awarded Honorary Oscar For Charity Work Nov 15, 2011

Oprah Winfrey was presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award – a special Oscar for her charity work – at a dinner in LA on Saturday night. More →

Justin Bieber's Charity Christmas Album Debuts At #1 Nov 9, 2011

Justin Bieber's new Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with first week sales of 210,293 units. More →

Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation Commits $20 Million To Premature Baby Research Nov 8, 2011

Thirteen million babies are born prematurely every year, but new funding announced today will allow for pioneering research into the causes of preterm births and the development of solutions so they can be prevented. More →

Enrique Iglesias To Kickoff Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Nov 7, 2011

Enrique Iglesias has announced that he will be the featured performer for The Salvation Army's 15th annual Red Kettle Kickoff during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Miami Dolphins on November 24, 2011 (4:15 p.m. ET; CBS). More →

Bill And Melinda Gates Attend Malaria Forum Oct 27, 2011

Three hundred leading malaria scientists, global health leaders, policymakers, government officials and advocates gathered last week at the Malaria Forum to discuss great strides in malaria control and address challenges that are impacting the long-term goal of eradication. More →

Celebrities To Attend Kids For Kids Carnival For Charity Oct 25, 2011

On Saturday, November 5, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is hosting its 18th Annual “Kids for Kids Carnival” in New York City to bring children and families together and raise awareness on the global efforts to eliminate pediatric HIV and AIDS. More →

Stars To STOMP Out Bullying At Z100 Jingle Ball Oct 24, 2011

Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station, has unveiled the star-studded line-up and special guest presenters for the annual holiday concert Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011, presented by Aeropostale, which will take place on Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. More →