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Stars Join 260,000+ Women LIVE to Celebrate Jamie Kern Lima Helping Women Build Self-Worth! Mar 4, 2024

Jamie Kern Lima and a history-making 260,000+ women joined LIVE, including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Roberts, Maria Shriver and more all gathering LIVE to build self-worth and launch Jamie’s new book WORTHY into the world! More →

Barack Obama and Matthew McConaughey Speak at Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Dec 13, 2022

On Tuesday, December 6, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) hosted a benefit evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City to commemorate the 10-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. More →

The Women’s Media Center 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 21, 2022

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2022 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on November 17th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

Honorees Announced for The Women's Media Center's 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 14, 2022

Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem — the Co-Founders of The WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER — announce the honorees for the 2022 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on Thursday, November 17th, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

Robin Roberts and Scarlett Johansson Among 28 Distinguished Women Honored by Dress for Success Worldwide Feb 23, 2022

Today, Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, announced the 28 women to be celebrated in its annual “Your Hour, Her Power” campaign. More →

2021 Night of Covenant House Stars Virtual Gala May 10, 2021

Hollywood and Broadway stars are teaming up on Monday, May 17th to celebrate the resilience of the young people experiencing homelessness at Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness. More →

David Lynch To Launch "MEDITATE AMERICA" On December 3 Nov 27, 2020

The David Lynch Foundation (DLF) will host a live, virtual benefit concert on Thursday, December 3 featuring headliners including Graham Nash, Elvis Costello, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman, and Kesha. More →

Jackie Robinson Foundation to Honor Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi Mar 2, 2020

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced today the recipients of the 2020 ROBIE Awards to be presented at its annual Awards Dinner on Monday, March 2nd, at the New York Marriott Marquis. More →

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to Launch Inaugural Reeve Summit 2020 Jan 15, 2020

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has announced its first-ever Reeve Summit 2020: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect from February 26-28, 2020, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. More →

Selma Blair Honored at Star-Studded Race To Erase MS Gala May 13, 2019

On Friday, May 10, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Beverly Hilton for its 26th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala. More →

Robin Roberts to be Honored with Sager Strong Award at 2019 NBA Awards May 9, 2019

Turner Sports and the NBA today announced that broadcasting legend Robin Roberts will be the recipient of this year’s Sager Strong Award at the 2019 NBA Awards presented by Kia on TNT, airing Monday, June 24, at 9 p.m. ET. More →

44th Annual Gracie Awards Winners Announced By The Alliance For Women In Media Foundation Apr 24, 2019

This week, The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 44th annual Gracie Awards to take place May 21 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Disney's New #DreamBigPrincess Campaign Pairs Aspiring Young Filmmakers With 20 Trailblazing Women Oct 11, 2018

Ahead of International Day of the Girl (October 11), Disney launched a new global video series offering advice and inspiration on achieving success for the next generation of young leaders around the globe. More →

Robin Roberts Presented With Award By Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Sep 13, 2018

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) partnered with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to host the 5th annual BJKLI Symposium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the US Open and 45 years of equal prize money at the US Open. More →

More than $18 Million Raised at the 20th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration Aug 13, 2018

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the V Foundation Wine Celebration, celebrating its 20th anniversary, raised more than $18 million during a full weekend of events. More →

V Foundation Announces Research Grants To Be Awarded Through Robin Roberts Cancer Survivorship Fund Jul 23, 2018

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce that Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has provided a $2.5 million donation to the V Foundation for cancer survivorship research. More →

Point Foundation Announces 2018 Point Honors Gala Mar 7, 2018

Point Foundation will honor Tig Notaro and Ronan Farrow at the annual Point Honors gala in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza hotel April 9, 2018. More →

Emma Stone Attends Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Luncheon Sep 25, 2017

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) last week convened leaders from a variety of sectors to hear from Emma Stone, Billie Jean King, Shonda Rhimes and Christiane Amanpour on the importance of equity, inclusion and the power of the individual to make change. More →

Adam Lambert Joins Point Foundation Gala Honoring Jill Soloway Sep 7, 2017

Chart topping superstar and Grammy nominated singer Adam Lambert will perform at the Beverly Hilton October 7 when Point Foundation (Point) honors innovative TV and film writer, director, and producer Jill Soloway. More →

Deborah Cox To Perform At Jackie Robinson Foundation's Annual ROBIE Awards Dinner Feb 27, 2017

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced that it will honor Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky, with the ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award and pioneering sports journalist, Claire Smith, with the ROBIE Pioneer Award on Monday, March 6, 2017 at its annual ROBIE Awards Dinner in New York City. More →

Uzo Aduba And Dustin Lance Black To Be Honored By Point Foundation Feb 17, 2017

Point Foundation will honor Emmy Award-winning actress and star of Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black” Uzo Aduba, and Academy Award-winning writer and director Dustin Lance Black, at the annual Point Honors Gala at the majestic Plaza Hotel April 3, 2017.

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The V Foundation Announces Not a Moment to Lose Campaign Dec 8, 2016

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-ranked cancer research charity, is thrilled to formally announce its Not a Moment to Lose fundraising campaign. More →

Seth Rogen Honored At WebMD Health Hero Awards Gala Nov 7, 2016

WebMD Health Corp, the leading source of health information, celebrated the accomplishments of five extraordinary individuals who are meeting health and medical challenges head-on and effecting change through their insights, courage, and perseverance last week during its annual Health Hero Awards Gala in New York City. More →

WebMD To Honor Seth Rogen At 2016 Health Hero Awards Nov 1, 2016

WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, today announced the winners of its 2016 Health Hero Awards, recognizing individuals who are changing the healthcare landscape by meeting a health challenge and giving back to others. More →

Robin Roberts Honored By Point Foundation At Star-Studded Event Oct 5, 2016

Point Honors Los Angeles brought 400 guests to the storied ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel last week for a celebrity-filled gala evening in support of Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit. Nearly half a million dollars was raised for higher education scholarships, as well as Point’s mentoring and leadership programs. More →

Robin Roberts To Receive Point Foundation Courage Award Sep 20, 2016

Point Foundation (Point) will honor Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts with the Point Courage Award at the organization’s annual Point Honors Los Angeles gala October 1. More →

Robin Roberts To Be Honored At Arthur Ashe Institute For Urban Health Sports Ball Jul 28, 2016

The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health will host Sports Ball 2016, their 22nd Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala, on Wednesday, October 19th at the Grand Hyatt, 109 East 42nd Street in New York City. More →

George Stephanopoulos And Ali Wentworth Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards – New York May 25, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, honored George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth, Ilene Chaiken, Optimedia, Amber Schweitzer and the Academy for Young Writers Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at the 13th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards – New York on Monday, May 23 at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

15th Annual Women Who Care Awards Benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City Mar 31, 2016

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that BLACK GIRLS ROCK!TM founder and CEO Beverly Bond, “Inside Edition” anchor Deborah Norville, Accenture chief leadership & human resources officer Ellyn Shook, Expect a Miracle author Jenny Long, and the healthcare system Northwell Health, will be honored at the 15th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon, to be held Monday, May 9th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

George Stephanopoulos And Ali Wentworth To Be Honored By GLSEN Feb 19, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, today announced that it will honor George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth, Ilene Chaiken and Optimedia at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – New York to be held on Monday, May 23, at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →