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Carson Kressley Returns to Host the American Humane Hero Dog Awards: 10th Anniversary Celebration Oct 7, 2020

Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley, who hosted the inaugural broadcast of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, every animal-lover’s favorite event of the year, is returning to host the two-hour 10th anniversary celebration of the awards on Hallmark Channel on Monday, October 19 at 8 pm/7 Central. More →

Robert Patrick Joins PBS' National Memorial Day Concert May 19, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed actor Robert Patrick (SCORPION) and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV’s IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE WEST WING, Mary McCormack. More →

Laurence Fishburne Joins Joe Mantegna To Co-Host PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT May 8, 2017

Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony-Award winner Laurence Fishburne (BLACK-ISH) will join Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) to host the 28th annual edition of PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. More →

Nominations Open For The 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Jan 27, 2017

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the official start of the 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and broadcast in the fall as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel. More →

Announcing The 2016 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Jan 29, 2016

American Humane Association, the country’s first national humane organization, has announced the official start of the 2016 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation. More →

Augie's Quest 10 Year Reunion Bash Raises More Than $1.8 Million for ALS Research Mar 19, 2015

With support from loyal sponsors and dedicated fitness professionals, the Augie's Quest 10 Year Reunion Bash exceeded its own expectations by raising more than $1.8 million for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) research on Friday, March 13. More →

Gavin DeGraw Headlines 10 Year Reunion Bash for Augie's Quest Mar 3, 2015

Augie's Quest today announced its 10 Year Reunion Bash, set to take place on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the JW Marriott, located at 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. More →

Celebrities Release CD For The Troops Dec 22, 2011

Operation Homefront, the non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, has announced that with this month’s release of “CD for the Troops V,” the series of albums will have been provided to 1 million service members, veterans, and military families. More →

Nigel Lythgoe To Be Honored At Star-Studded Charity Gala Oct 13, 2011

The 6th Annual MDA Tradition of Hope Gala, to be held Oct. 15, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, will be a star-studded event bringing more than 500 business and civic leaders together to fight ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease). More →

Jerry Lewis Telethon Exceeds Charity Expectations Sep 8, 2010

After 21 ½ hours of great entertainment and powerful appeals, the final timpani rolled and confetti fell on the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon which raised $58,919,838 in contributions and pledges to advance the research and service programs of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. More →

Jerry Lewis Announces 2010 Charity Telethon Sep 1, 2010

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has announced that plans for its 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon are almost complete, and the 21 1/2-hour live show is going to be spectacular. More →

Five For Fighting To Rock Charity Half Marathon Jul 6, 2010

On Saturday, August 1, 2010, more than 25,000 runners, walkers and spectators will celebrate the second annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society, to the sounds of Five For Fighting. More →

Save The Music With The VH1 Big Shopping Event Nov 26, 2009

The Annual VH1 Big Shopping Event is going online this holiday season! More →

Jewel And Friends Donate Song Lyrics To Charity Auction Dec 5, 2008

Singer/songwriter Jewel has joined with a huge group of other musicians in donating handwritten lyrics to a new charity auction. More →

Andre Agassi's Grand Slam A Success Oct 13, 2008

Sheryl Crow, Natasha Bedingfield, The Killers, Lifehouse, Ray Romano, Rod Stewart and David Spade were among the performers at the 13th annual Agassi Grand Slam for Children benefit concert in Las Vegas on Saturday night. More →

Andre Agassi Grand Slam For Kids This Weekend Oct 10, 2008

Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, The Killers and David Spade will headline the 13th annual Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children benefit concert in Las Vegas this weekend. More →

Andre Agassi Plans Star-Studded Galas Aug 15, 2008

Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik will join James Taylor for a special VIP event to raise money for the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. More →

Look to The Stars Asks Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik May 9, 2008

John Ondrasik, the recording artist behind the pop-rock sensation Five For Fighting, has been offering Americans support and inspiration for more than 10 years. His song, Superman (It’s Not Easy) became an anthem after the 9/11 attacks, and was performed at The Concert for New York City in late 2001, and then added to the charity album Live in the X Lounge IV. More →

Billy Joel - A Philanthropic Man Dec 13, 2007

Billy Joel is back with his first new song since 1994 – sort of. The 58-year-old singer has made a triumphant return with “Christmas in Fallujah”, a protest song about the war in Iraq, with proceeds going to charity. More →

John Ondrasik Asks What Kind Of World You Want May 8, 2007

John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting has started a charity music video community. The site, www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com, offers the public the chance to upload videos which explain the type of world in which they want to live. More →