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Celebrities Launch Barnardo's Fostering Campaign Jan 14, 2014

Dame Helen Mirren, Joanna Lumley and Amanda Holden are among a host of stars who have shared their most cherished childhood snaps to front a new campaign called ‘Create my memories,’ in a bid to recruit more foster carers in the UK. More →

The Queen Helps The Duchess Of Cornwall Decorate Barnardo's Tree Dec 17, 2013

The Queen and The Duchess of Cornwall got in the festive spirit last week when they helped decorate a Christmas tree – with a pair of royal baubles. More →

Stars Help Students Beat The Odds Dec 9, 2013

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted their 23rd Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 5, 2013, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Cheryl Cole To Appear On Coronation Street For Charity Dec 6, 2013

Television’s most famous street will welcome one of Britain’s biggest pop stars for the live ITV Text Santa show on Friday, December 20th. More →

Gary Barlow To Sing For Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Dec 2, 2013

Gary Barlow will be heading back to the beautiful and intimate setting of London’s Royal Albert Hall for a very special night of music in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, on Tuesday 22 April 2014. More →

Stars Support Beat The Odds Awards Nov 27, 2013

The Children's Defense Fund – California will host their 23rd Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 5th, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

CrowdRise Launches Holiday Charity Challenge Nov 21, 2013

CrowdRise has launched the third annual Holiday Charity Challenge – the holiday season’s largest and most fun crowdsourced online giving and fundraising event – with the announcement of Craig Newmark and other philanthropists’ generous donations of $200K in prize money for competing charities. More →

Sheryl Crow To Perform At Charity Preview Gala Nov 15, 2013

Organizers of the North American International Auto Show today added to the growing excitement surrounding the upcoming show by announcing that singer, songwriter Sheryl Crow will perform at the black tie Charity Preview gala, Jan. 17, at Cobo Center, in Detroit. More →

Exclusive: Impractical Jokers' Joe Gatto Talks Charity Nov 13, 2013

We’ve all heard laughter is the best medicine, but four best friends have taken it to the next level with their hidden camera prank reality show Impractical Jokers. More →

Shania Twain To Serve As Grand Marshal For Las Vegas Great Santa Run‏ Nov 5, 2013

Country superstar Shania Twain will proudly serve as the Grand Marshal of Opportunity Village's Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Marking the 5k’s ninth year, Twain will join thousands of Kris Kringles in Downtown Las Vegas for the nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser. More →

Peter Andre To Wash Cars For Charity Oct 30, 2013

Ever wanted a celebrity to wash your car? Well now’s your chance… Peter Andre has kindly offered his services to launch the UK’s Largest Car Wash with proceeds going to Children in Need. More →

Dave Grohl To Headline Autism Speaks' Blue Jean Ball Oct 11, 2013

Grammy Award-winning music legend Dave Grohl will headline Autism Speaks' Third Annual BLUE JEAN BALL, presented by The GUESS? Foundation, on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood. More →

Stars Give Their Voices To Autism Speaks Sep 27, 2013

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced this week the launch of its second annual Sound Off For Autism Speaks. More →

Romero Britto Collaborates With Chris Brown For Charity Auction‏ Sep 23, 2013

Grammy award winning artist Chris Brown and world-renowned pop artist Romero Britto’s 2013 collaboration Music, has hit the auction block at global charity auction site, Charitybuzz.com. More →

Princes Break Trading World Record As Celebs Raise $12M for Charity Sep 16, 2013

The trading floors were packed with stars, from Julianne Moore to Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, supporting BGC’s Charity Day on September 11th. More →

Maria Menounos, Dave Grohl To Entertain At Autism Speaks' Blue Jean Ball Sep 11, 2013

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, proudly presents its third annual BLUE JEAN BALL, honoring Autism Speaks Board of Directors’ Member Chuck Saftler. More →

Stars and Royals Trade for Charity on 9/11 Sep 11, 2013

BGC Partners’ 9th annual Charity Day is taking place today, Wednesday, September 11, 2013, and celebrities from around the world are on the trading floor raising money for their chosen charities. More →

BBC Children In Need Is BACK! Sep 6, 2013

Sir Terry Wogan, Matt Baker, Gary Barlow, Nick Grimshaw, Alex Jones, JLS and Union J have joined forces to kick start this year’s BBC Children in Need Campaign. More →

Jennifer Hudson To Perform At MegaFest Woman Of Purpose Concert Aug 28, 2013

Jennifer Hudson, an Oscar and Grammy winner, will perform at T.D. Jakes’ MegaFest Woman of Purpose concert. More →

Imagination Movers Support National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Aug 23, 2013

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the United States. The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) was instrumental in establishing this official month over thirty years ago in concert with its mission to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. More →

Maria Shriver To Co-Chair Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Aug 20, 2013

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce that author, journalist and activist Maria Shriver and Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom will return as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 10th Anniversary Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle. More →

FC Barcelona Stars Visit Thailand With UNICEF Aug 7, 2013

On the first day of FC Barcelona's trip to Thailand, internationally acclaimed players Lionel Messi and Jose Manuel Pinto spent the morning sharing football skills with children who have intellectual disabilities. More →

Stephen Fry Speaks About Mental Illness Aug 7, 2013

Speaking to an audience about his bipolar disorder and attempt to commit suicide last year, actor Stephen Fry had some commonsensical things to say. More →

Rafael Nadal To Play Tennis At Richard Branson's Necker Cup Aug 6, 2013

Rafael Nadal, Ana Ivanovic, Stefan Edberg, Martina Navratilova and Daniela Hantuchova will be joined by leading, current and past, ATP/WTA players along with Sir Richard Branson in the 2nd annual Necker Cup Pro-am on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. More →

The International Rescue Committee Celebrates Third Annual Summer Party‏ Jul 26, 2013

The International Rescue Committee's young professional group, GenR, hosted their 3rd annual summer party this week at David Burke Garden at The James Hotel. The event raised funds for global and local humanitarian aid programs. More →

Glenn Close Says That Stigma Is Worse Than Mental Illness Jun 26, 2013

The fear of people with mental illness is problematic, says actor Glenn Close in a CBC interview. More →

Avril Lavigne Announces Summer Camp Opportunities For Disabled Kids Jun 25, 2013

The Avril Lavigne Foundation announced that it will launch CAMP S.T.A.R.S., a program to give children with disabilities the chance to attend summer camp. More →

Deron Williams Plays Golf For Autism Speaks Jun 19, 2013

Brooklyn Nets star Deron Williams, former NBA star Cliff Robinson, former UConn Head Coach Jim Calhoun, and more were among the celebrities who teed off in support of the autism community at the Autism Speaks Fifteenth Annual Celebrity Golf Challenge on Monday, June 17, at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck. More →

Glenn Close And Bradley Cooper Attend National Conference On Mental Health Jun 3, 2013

Glenn Close was at the White House today to take part in a panel as part of the National Conference on Mental Health. More →

Tom Brady Honorary Co-Chair For Annual Best Buddies Challenge May 28, 2013

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Country Kitchen, will take place on May 31 and June 1. More →