Page 1 of 2 for Robert Downey Jr Charity News

Stars Attend 2023 MPTF "Night Before" Fundraiser Mar 13, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 11, 2023, for MPTF's 21st annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More →

MPTF To Host 21st Annual "Night Before" Party Mar 7, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Co-Chairs, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers will come together on March 11, 2023, for the 21st annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars Help Raise Over $2.4 million for EB Research Partnership Dec 14, 2021

On November 18, EB Research Partnership (EBRP) presented Venture Into Cures, an inspiring virtual event featuring moving stories about individuals and families living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). More →

Big Names To Perform At Sting's Rainforest Fund Benefit Dec 6, 2019

Eurythmics, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and James Taylor will be among the performers at Sting's 30th anniversary Rainforest Fund benefit, taking place at the Beacon Theatre in New York, Dec. 9. More →

Robert Downey Jr Announces Footprint Coalition Jun 6, 2019

Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr has announced a new initiative to clean up the world using robotics, AI and technology. More →

Avengers: Endgame Stars and Disney Team of Heroes Unite Apr 8, 2019

The stars of Avengers: Endgame visited the Disneyland Resort to launch Avengers Universe Unites, a charity event that supports The Walt Disney Company’s signature philanthropic commitment, Disney Team of Heroes, which delivers comfort and inspiration to seriously ill children around the world. More →

Stars To Attend Writers In Treatment Experience, Strength and Hope Awards Feb 26, 2019

Writers In Treatment, supporting recovery and the arts, is proud to announce this year’s honoree of the 10th Experience, Strength and Hope Award, TV and film star Jodie Sweetin. More →

Stars Attend Ninth Annual East Hampton Fundraising Event For Harlem's Legendary Apollo Theater Aug 14, 2018

On Saturday, August 11th, the ninth annual Apollo In the Hamptons was held at the East Hampton home of Apollo Vice Chairman Ronald O. Perelman to benefit the non-profit Apollo Theater. More →

Bid On Vin Diesel's Autographed Jacket Worn At Avengers: Infinity War World Premiere May 31, 2018

Here is your chance to bid to own a rare, autographed, custom-made jacket worn by Vin Diesel on the red carpet at the Avengers: Infinity War world premiere in Hollywood, CA. More →

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Paul Rudd As The 2018 Man Of The Year Jan 22, 2018

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces actor and screenwriter, Paul Rudd, as the recipient of its 2018 Man of the Year Award. More →

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Ryan Reynolds As 2017 Man of The Year Jan 16, 2017

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces producer and Golden Globe nominated actor, Ryan Reynolds as the recipient of its 2017 Man of the Year Award. More →

Robert Downey Jr Honored At 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala Dec 9, 2016

Robert Downey Jr, Scooter Braun and the Los Angeles Kings were honored as heroes at Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles' 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala on Wednesday evening at the Hollywood Palladium. More →

Don Cheadle To Present Robert Downey Jr With Shining Star Award Nov 25, 2016

Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle will present Robert Downey Jr with the Shining Star Award and joins the star-studded line-up at the 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala presented by Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles on December 7, 2016 at the Hollywood Palladium, it was announced by Neal Aton, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. More →

Mario Lopez To Host 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala Nov 14, 2016

Two-time Emmy Award winner and EXTRA host Mario Lopez will host the 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala presented by Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles on December 7, 2016 at the Hollywood Palladium, it was announced by Neal Aton, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. More →

Los Angeles Kings To Be Honored At 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala Oct 28, 2016

The Los Angeles Kings will receive the first ever Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles Power of a Wish Award at the 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala on December 7, 2016 at the Hollywood Palladium, it was announced today by Neal Aton, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. More →

Scooter Braun And Tori Kelly Join Make-A-Wish 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala Oct 24, 2016

Entertainment industry power broker and multimedia entrepreneur Scooter Braun, best known for managing the careers of some of today’s biggest pop culture icons like Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Usher, Karlie Kloss, Ariana Grande and Tori Kelly, will receive the Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles Humanitarian Award at the 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala on December 7, 2016 at the Hollywood Palladium, it was announced by Neal Aton, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. More →

Make-A-Wish To Honor Robert Downey Jr At Wishing Well Winter Gala Oct 12, 2016

Academy Award-nominated actor Robert Downey Jr, one of today’s most prominent and influential actors, will receive the Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles Shining Star Award at the 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala on December 7, 2016 at the Hollywood Palladium, it was announced today by Neal Aton, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. More →

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Lead To Significant Gene Discovery Jul 28, 2016

According to a paper published today in Nature Genetics, researchers part of Project MinE’s global gene sequencing effort, funded by The ALS Association through ALS Ice Bucket Challenge donations, have identified a new ALS gene, NEK1, which now ranks among the most common genes that contribute to the disease, providing scientists with another potential target for therapy development. More →

Bradley Cooper To Executive-Produce Star-Studded Stand Up To Cancer TV Broadcast Jun 16, 2016

The Hollywood community is once again uniting to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), which will stage its fifth biennial televised fundraising special on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT). More →

Jerry Seinfeld Hosts GOOD+ Foundation LA Fatherhood Initiative Lunch Apr 26, 2016

On Wednesday, April 20, Jerry Seinfeld hosted the GOOD+ Foundation's second annual Los Angeles Fatherhood Initiative Lunch at the Palm Restaurant in Beverly Hills. More →

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Returns In August Aug 3, 2015

Led by co-founders Pete Frates, Pat Quinn and Anthony Senerchia, and with the help of celebrities, the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball (MLB), the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is making a splash again this August. More →

Marvel's Avengers Superpowers Meet Autism Superpowers May 21, 2015

Not all the heroes with superpowers are on the big screen in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the year’s most anticipated movie that opened in theaters this month. Some are behind the screen. More →

Your Chance To Meet Apple CEO Tim Cook Apr 27, 2015

Bid now on this opportunity to have lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook on campus in Cupertino, California, and to be his guest at an Apple keynote event! More →

Robert Downey Jr Gives Iron Man-Inspired Bionic Arm To Young Boy Mar 18, 2015

Robert Downey Jr recently lent his “Tony Stark” character to Limbitless Solutions and Microsoft’s The Collective Project to enhance the life of a young boy with some cool technology. More →

Jerry Seinfeld Hosts Los Angeles Fatherhood Initiative Lunch Mar 6, 2015

On Wednesday, March 4, Jerry Seinfeld hosted Baby Buggy's inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Initiative Lunch at Palm Restaurant in Beverly Hills. More →

Stars Attend 13th Annual Night Before Fundraiser In Support Of MPTF Feb 23, 2015

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 21st, 2015 for the 13th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Stars Attend Hollywood Stands Up To Cancer Jan 30, 2015

Hollywood Stands Up To Cancer, presented by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and chaired by Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon, took place in Culver City, CA, on Wednesday. More →

The Top 20 Celebrity Charity Auctions Of 2014 Jan 7, 2015

From the chance to meet Paul McCartney backstage at a concert to an extra role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, Charitybuzz, the global charity auction site, closed out another incredible year raising more than ever before for its more than 2,500 charity partners. More →

Over $109 Million Raised As The US And Canada Stand Up To Cancer Sep 8, 2014

More than USD $109 million has been pledged so far in connection with the star-studded September 5 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) “roadblock” fundraising telecasts in the U.S. and Canada, it was announced today. More →

More Stars Announced For 2014 Stand Up To Cancer Telecast Sep 4, 2014

This Friday, September 5th (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT), Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will stage its fourth biennial fundraising event. More →