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Nick Lachey Supports The Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids Aug 20, 2015

Toys"R"Us today announced the release of the 2015 Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and shop for children with special needs. More →

Holly Robinson Peete Presents 2015 DesignCare Gala Aug 11, 2015

The 17th annual fundraising event produced by actress Holly Robinson-Peete and her husband Rodney Peete through their nonprofit organization, The HollyRod Foundation (HRF) benefited those with Parkinson’s disease and autism. More →

Josh Groban Among Honorees At Celebrity Fight Night Mar 31, 2015

On Saturday, March 28, 2015 stars and athletes from around the country converged at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona for Muhammad Ali's 21st Anniversary of Celebrity Fight Night. More →

Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation Launches Big Idea Oct 10, 2014

On the eve of the 10-year anniversary of the passing of actor and activist Christopher Reeve (9/25/52 – 10/10/04), the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation launched the most ambitious effort in its history – “The Big Idea” – to raise $15 million to fund the next phase of epidural stimulation research and bring life-changing therapy to more individuals living with spinal cord injuries. More →

Pauly Shore Gets Daring For Parkinson’s Research Sep 18, 2014

Pauly Shore – stand-up comedian and actor (Encino Man, Entourage, Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star) – is partnering with Darelicious, the premiere online destination where you can dare yourself, a friend or even a celebrity to take on a dare to raise money for your favorite charity, in raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research with a side-splitting dare campaign in support of The Michael J. Fox Foundation. More →

Andrea Bocelli Honors George Clooney At Celebrity Fight Night In Italy Sep 10, 2014

Andrea Bocelli brought one of the most successful charity events in the world to Italy, when Celebrity Fight Night left its hometown of Phoenix, AZ for the first time ever last week. More →

Albert Pujols Supports Toys"R"Us Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids Aug 22, 2014

Toys"R"Us has announced the release of its 20th Anniversary edition of the ToysRUs Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and shop for children with special needs. More →

Train Concert Raises $1.5 Million For Feinstein Institute For Medical Research Jul 21, 2014

The multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning band Train took center stage Wednesday evening in Oyster Bay, NY for a private benefit concert supporting The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. More →

Lonnie Ali Talks Caregiving With AARP Jun 3, 2014

Muhammad Ali's wife, Lonnie Ali, opens up about caregiving in the latest AARP Bulletin. More →

Gloria And Emilio Estefan Honored At Star-Studded Power Of Love Gala Apr 29, 2014

On Saturday, April 26, 2014, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry honored Gloria and Emilio Estefan at the 18th Annual “Power of Love” Gala at at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. More →

John Corbett and XCOR Aerospace Raise Nearly Quarter Million Dollars At Celebrity Fight Night Apr 22, 2014

Actor John Corbett is better known for his roles in movies and popular TV shows such as Northern Exposure, Sex in The City and My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but last Saturday he was shooting for the stars to help knock out Parkinson’s disease by auctioning off a space flight with XCOR Aerospace to benefit Muhammad Ali's Parkinson's Research Center. More →

Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XX Raises $8 Million Apr 14, 2014

On Saturday, April 12, 2014 stars and athletes from around the country converged on the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona for Muhammad Ali's 20th Anniversary of Celebrity Fight Night. More →

Celebrity Fight Night XX Announces XCOR Lynx Spaceflight Live Auction Package‏ Apr 4, 2014

Celebrity Fight Night, one of the nation’s most impactful charity events, with XCOR Aerospace, announced today a new space flight experience onboard the XCOR Lynx to be auctioned off live, Saturday, April 12 at Celebrity Fight Night XX. More →

Star-Studded Power Of Love Gala To Honor Gloria And Emilio Estefan Mar 27, 2014

Keep Memory Alive's 18th annual “Power of Love Gala” honoring Gloria and Emilio Estefan continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities performing in Las Vegas. More →

Michael Buble And Kenny Rogers To Perform At Celebrity Fight Night Feb 19, 2014

Celebrity Fight Night, one of the nation’s most impactful charity events held each year in honor of featured guest Muhammad Ali, will mark its 20th anniversary on Saturday, April 12 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. More →

The Blue Card Annual Benefit Raises $800,000 For Needy Holocaust Survivors Oct 28, 2013

The Blue Card, a national non-profit organization dedicated to aiding over 2,000 Holocaust survivors, held its 79th Anniversary Benefit and auction at the Powerhouse at The American Museum of Natural History on Monday, October 21, 2013. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation To Host Clinical Trials Fair In New York City Oct 18, 2013

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) will host a Clinical Trials Fair in New York City on Saturday, October 19, to raise awareness and understanding of local Parkinson’s research opportunities among patients, their families and friends, and other interested volunteers. More →

Daryl Hannah Discusses Asperger's Syndrome With Dan Rather Oct 7, 2013

Acclaimed actress Daryl Hannah speaks out about her battles with Asperger’s Syndrome on Dan Rather’s THE BIG INTERVIEW Monday, Oct. 7 at 8-9 p.m. ET/5-6 p.m. PT. More →

Michael J. Fox Returns To Primetime TV Sep 27, 2013

Last night, Michael J. Fox returned to television as the star of his own sitcom after more than two decades living with Parkinson’s disease. More →

Carole King To Be Honored As 2014 MusiCares Person Of The Year Sep 19, 2013

Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation Teams Up With Poker Tournament Sep 9, 2013

Hollywood Poker, the #1 and only online celebrity poker game on Facebook, iPhone and iPad that connects poker enthusiasts to play with celebrities, has teamed up with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Love Across the Ocean to bring a celebrity charity poker tournament to Southern California. More →

Linda Ronstadt Talks Parkinson's Disease With AARP Magazine Aug 28, 2013

Late last week, songbird Linda Ronstadt exclusively revealed to AARP.org that she has Parkinson’s disease. More →

Legends Beyond Gala To Benefit Michael J. Fox Foundation Aug 21, 2013

Experience the First Annual “Legends Beyond” Gala taking place on Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at a beautiful mansion estate located in the prestigious Beverly Hills, California. More →

Michael J. Fox Signs Back To The Future Hover Boards For Charity Auction Jul 22, 2013

Here is your chance to bid on an extremely limited number of Mattel Hover Boards personally signed by Michael J. Fox, with all proceeds benefiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. More →

Ne-Yo To Perform At DesignCare For Hollyrod Foundation Jun 27, 2013

DesignCare, one of the most anticipated events of the summer, named among BizBash Los Angeles’ Top 100 list for the best events in Southern California, is celebrating 15 years of progress and success and will take place outdoors at a private estate in Malibu on Saturday, July 27! More →

Billy Crystal Gifts $1 Million To Hometown Rebuild Jun 25, 2013

Billy Crystal has helped raise $1 million to assist in the rebuild of his Long Island hometown. More →

Stars Rally For Writer Afflicted With Parkinson's Disease‏ Jun 12, 2013

Actresses Amber Benson, Whoopi Goldberg, noted writer/producer Neil Gaiman and a number of entertainment industry veterans are rallying to make ailing filmmaker Michael Reaves’ final film “Blood Kiss,” a reality. More →

Holly Robinson-Peete To Host Media Roundtable May 29, 2013

Holly Robinson-Peete and Rodney Peete, founders of The HollyRod Foundation, will host a Media Roundtable Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Crustacean, located at 9646 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California. More →

Giving Back Fund To Host Annual Philanthropy Summit May 3, 2013

The Giving Back Fund, a national nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic consulting and management to professional athletes, entertainers, other high-profile individuals, and corporations, will hold their fifth annual Sports and Entertainment Philanthropy Summit in New York on May 6 and May 7. More →

Stars Celebrate Quincy Jones And Sir Michael Caine At Power Of Love Gala Apr 15, 2013

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. More →