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Smile Train Performs 250,000th Cleft Repair In China Jan 9, 2012

Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity with over 2,200 partner surgeons operating in over 1,100 partner hospitals in over 80 countries, today announced that it has performed its 250,000th cleft repair surgery in China, since it began operations there in 1999. All 250,000 surgeries have been performed by local Chinese surgeons. More →

TV Presenter To Bike To South Pole For Charity Dec 29, 2011

British TV presenter Helen Skelton is in Antarctica preparing for an usual feat of courage and daring in the name of charity – she hopes to be the first person to bike to the South Pole. More →

Terri Nunn And Berlin Will Take Your Breath Away At Charity Event Dec 29, 2011

Fans of Terri Nunn and her band Berlin can catch a special New Years Eve performance at South Coast Plaza on December 31. More →

Kim Kardashian Speaks Out About Haiti Trip Dec 22, 2011

Kim Kardashian has spoken out about criticism over her recent charity trip to Haiti. More →

Giving Back Fund Announces Top 30 Celebrity Charity Donations For 2011 Dec 20, 2011

The Giving Back Fund (GBF), a nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic management and consulting to the sports and entertainment industries, released its fifth annual Giving Back 30, a list of the 30 celebrities who made the largest donations to charity in 2011 according to public records. More →

Kim Kardashian Writes About Haiti Visit Dec 20, 2011

Kim Kardashian has written about her experiences in Haiti after visiting the country last week. More →

Annie Lennox Backs Christmas Charity Appeal Dec 16, 2011

Annie Lennox has announced her support for the charity Nordoff Robbins, launching the 2011 Christmas appeal to help raise £100,000 and transform the lives of vulnerable people. More →

Derek Jeter Joins Dance Theater For Young Leaders Dec 16, 2011

Movado Group partnered with MLB star Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, to host a special event at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for ’Jeter’s Leaders’. More →

Amy Winehouse Foundation Announces Irish Children's Hospital Initiative Dec 15, 2011

Between now and the end of the year, the Amy Winehouse Foundation will be donating to LauraLynn House the euro equivalent of £1 for every copy of Amy's new album that is sold in Ireland. More →

Smile Train Welcomes The Holiday Giving Season Dec 14, 2011

Smile Train, and its 1,100 partners spread across 72 countries, are pleased to announce another successful year, continuing the mission which began 12 years ago – to give every child born with a cleft anywhere in the world – the opportunity to live a full, happy, and productive life. More →

Stars To Come Out For Nordoff Robbins Christmas Carols Dec 14, 2011

Now in its 15th year, the annual Nordoff Robbins Christmas Carol Service is one of the most popular events on the fundraising calendar, bringing together family, friends and supporters in a celebration of music at a special time of year. More →

Kim Kardashian Visits Haiti For Charity Dec 11, 2011

Kim Kardashian is reportedly on a charity mission in Haiti to help those in need. More →

Legendary Rockers Support Charity Christmas Appeal Dec 8, 2011

Status Quo – the legendary rock band famous for their hit singles ‘Rockin All Over the World’ and ‘Whatever You Want’ – have announced their support to help launch the 2011 Nordoff Robbins Christmas appeal and raise £100,000 to transform the lives of some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and adults. More →

Kevin Bacon And Lindsay Lohan Help Raise Awareness For Hunger Organizations Dec 6, 2011

Kevin Bacon and John Stamos are asking their fans to make donations to Bread for the World, one of their favorite hunger organizations. The request is part of a holiday hunger fundraising campaign organized by Bacon’s charitable initiative, SixDegrees.org, in partnership with Network for Good. More →

Surprise A Loved One With Celebrity Charity Gifts Dec 6, 2011

Surprising a loved one this Christmas is just the beginning. Create goodwill that lives on well beyond the holidays when you shop at www.charityfolks.com and give a gift that “give backs.” With dozens of unique ideas, ranging from one-of-a-kind experiences to fun and unique stocking stuffers, even the most discerning of shoppers can find something this holiday season. More →

Celebrity Charity Gifts That Give Twice Dec 2, 2011

Looking for a gift to top all gifts this holiday season? Leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com is offering access to hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences. More →

Tenor Alfie Boe Named As Charity Ambassador Dec 2, 2011

Alfie Boe – the sensational opera tenor – has announced that he has taken on a role as an official ambassador for Nordoff Robbins. More →

Amy Winehouse's Dress Sold For Charity Dec 1, 2011

The iconic dress worn by Amy Winehouse on the cover of her Back To Black album has been sold for £43,200 at an auction in London, with the proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation. More →

Obama Family To Light National Christmas Tree Nov 30, 2011

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have announced that President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their family will officially light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 1 at the 89th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park, one of America’s nearly 400 national parks. More →

Pledge For Education With Nickelback Nov 23, 2011

Nickelback, in partnership with Roadrunner Records and United Way Worldwide, have announced that the band will donate a quarter to United Way education programs for every person who takes United Way’s pledge between now and December 31, 2011 to become a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor for education. More →

Meredith Vieira Talks MS With AARP Magazine Nov 22, 2011

Meredith Vieira and her husband Richard M. Cohen are the December/January cover of the upcoming AARP The Magazine, discussing how their family deals with Richard’s MS, their extraordinary marriage, family and more. More →

Kobe Bryant Supports Charity HomeWalk In LA Nov 21, 2011

United Way of Greater Los Angeles hosted the 5th Annual HomeWalk to end homelessness, a 5k run and walk commencing in Exposition Park, in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. More →

Steve Jobs And Jane Goodall Honored With Inspire Awards Nov 18, 2011

AARP The Magazine has announced the recipients of its tenth annual Inspire Awards, featuring some famous faces. 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 →

Ken Watanabe Opens Artists For Japan Charity Auction Nov 10, 2011

Contemporary artist Takashi Murakami partnered with Christie’s Auction House yesterday to hold “Artists for Japan,” a specially-curated charity auction to benefit Japan earthquake and tsunami relief. More →

Sienna Miller Launches Charity Auction Nov 10, 2011

Sienna Miller has personally selected a variety of clothing and accessories from her own closet to be auctioned off through eBay to benefit charity. More →

Monique Coleman Wants To Know How You're Making A Difference Nov 9, 2011

Monique Coleman and Youth Service America have teamed up for the “What’s Your M.O.?” video contest. More →

Posthumous Amy Winehouse Album To Benefit Charity Nov 8, 2011

Some of the proceeds from Amy Winehouse's posthumous album release will go to the charity set up in her name. More →

eBay Launches Celebrity Charity Auction Site Nov 7, 2011

Just in time for the holiday giving season, eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, today announced the launch of eBay.com/celebrity, a unique shopping destination that combines celebrity experiences, memorabilia and merchandise with philanthropic causes. More →

Meet Ellen DeGeneres And Russell Brand At David Lynch Foundation Gala Nov 3, 2011

Here is your chance to bid on 2 VIP tickets to attend the LA Gala for the David Lynch Foundation, Change Begins Within, on Saturday, December 3, 2011, to be held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). More →