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Bill Clinton's Health Matters Today Jan 17, 2012

Bill Clinton is today leading the Clinton Foundation's inaugural Health Matters: Activating Wellness in Every Generation conference. More →

Kodak Launches Celebrity Charity Auction For Alzheimer's Association Dec 3, 2010

Eastman Kodak Company has announced the beginning of its celebrity charity auction benefitting the Alzheimer's Association. More →

Elton John's Annual Smash Hits Tennis For Charity Nov 2, 2010

Tennis legend Billie Jean King and music superstar Sir Elton John are teaming up for their annual charity event — the 18th annual WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO on November 15, 2010 at the Bender Arena at American University in Washington, D.C. More →

Billie Jean King Hosts Salute To Women In Sports Oct 14, 2010

On October 11, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, Billie Jean King, Women’s Sports Foundation Founder, and Mary Carillo, sportscaster and former professional tennis player, hosted the Women's Sports Foundation's 31st Annual Salute to Women in Sports awards dinner. More →

Maria Shriver Announces Women's Conference Lineup Jun 21, 2010

Maria Shriver has announced the lineup for this year’s Women’s Conference, to be held from Sunday, October 24 through Tuesday, October 26 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More →

Andy Roddick And Elton John Help Each Other For Charity Dec 15, 2009

Tennis star Andy Roddick held his yearly charity event for the Andy Roddick Foundation and this year he received a little help from good pal Sir Elton John. More →

John McEnroe Leads City Parks Tennis Event Sep 11, 2009

On Tuesday, September 1, the CityParks Foundation of New York City held its annual CityParks Tennis Benefit, co-chaired by Billie Jean King and John McEnroe. Held each year during the US Open, the event took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. More →

King, McEnroe Support Youth Sports Program Sep 2, 2009

Yesterday saw Billie Jean King and John McEnroe raising funds for CityParks Tennis, a free youth instructional program that serves over 7,500 children in parks throughout New York City each season. More →

President Obama To Award Medals Of Freedom Today Aug 12, 2009

President Obama has named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. More →

Andy Roddick To Give Taste Of Tennis Aug 7, 2009

The world’s top tennis players and chefs are set to serve-up the US Open’s hottest pre-tournament action at the 10th Annual BNP PARIBAS TASTE OF TENNIS. More →

Will Ferrell And Jordin Sparks Join Up For Charity Tennis Jul 14, 2009

The United States Tennis Association has announced that Will Ferrell and multi-award winner and platinum-selling artist Jordin Sparks will team with former US Open champion Andy Roddick and additional superstar players for the 14th annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. More →

Williams Sisters To Play In Charity Tennis Event Feb 27, 2009

Four of the world’s top women tennis players, including 2008 Grand Slam Champions Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic, along with World No. 1 Jelena Jankovic, will face off in a one-night only single elimination event which will also celebrate tennis legend Billie Jean King and benefit two charities. More →

Team Elton John Wins Charity Tennis Event Oct 14, 2008

Team Elton John has won the 16th annual Advanta WTT Smash Hits event and raised over $400,000 for charity. More →

GLAMOUR Making A Charity Star Jul 26, 2007

GLAMOUR Magazine is gearing up to honor an every-day woman and support her charity with their “Woman of Your Year” search. From now until August 19, anyone can nominate an inspiring colleague, friend, or community leader at glamour.com/woty. GLAMOUR’s Woman of Your Year contest pays tribute to a real-life woman who uses her strength, agility, and compassion to incite major change in her community. GLAMOUR readers will help choose the winner by voting online. More →