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Jeff Foxworthy Honored For Fight Against Childhood Cancer Sep 2, 2015

Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, today honored three heroes who have left a giant footprint in the fight against childhood cancer. More →

Tony Bennett Awarded George Washington University President's Medal Aug 3, 2015

Accomplished painter, singer and humanitarian Tony Bennett and his wife, arts advocate Susan Benedetto, have been awarded the George Washington University President’s Medal, the highest honor the university president can bestow. More →

American Cancer Society Celebrates 30 Years of California Spirit Jun 30, 2015

The American Cancer Society will put on the 30th California Spirit fundraiser at Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City on July 19th, 2015. More →

Kathy Bates Hosts American Cancer Society Birthday Ball Jun 9, 2015

The American Cancer Society presented its annual birthday ball on June 6th during National Cancer Survivors weekend hosted by Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates and a special performance by Katharine McPhee. More →

Katharine McPhee To Perform At American Cancer Society Birthday Ball Jun 5, 2015

The American Cancer Society will present its annual Birthday Ball during National Cancer Survivors weekend on June 6, 2015 at the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. More →

New Study Shows BRCA Testing Rates Soared Following Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy Feb 12, 2015

BRCA testing rates surged nearly 40% in the week of Angelina Jolie's announcement that she carried the BRCA 1 gene mutation and had an elective double mastectomy, according to a new AARP Public Policy Institute study released today. More →

American Cancer Society Launches Rock Out And Save Lives Initiative Nov 21, 2014

Live Nation Entertainment announced today the American Cancer Society's (ACS) ‘Rock Out and Save Lives’ Get and Give Ticketmaster Ticket Cash promotion, in which anyone who donates to the American Cancer Society will receive the same value in Ticketmaster Ticket Cash codes (up to $100). 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 →

Richard Gere, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon And More Team Up For Henry & Me Aug 1, 2014

Producer Joseph Avallone announced today the upcoming release of the animated feature film Henry & Me, a baseball-themed tale of a young cancer-stricken boy’s magical and life-changing experience with New York Yankees old and new. More →

Paul Walker Ocean Leadership Award Honors Jack Johnson And Marisa Miller Jun 3, 2014

The public knew Paul Walker best for his roles as an actor: The Fast and the Furious series, Into the Blue, Eight Below and Pleasantville, among others. More →

Live Nation And The American Cancer Society Join Once Again To Raise Charity Funds Jun 3, 2014

From now until Friday, Oct. 31, Live Nation Entertainment will work once again with the American Cancer Society to promote awareness about cancer issues and raise much-needed funds for the fight against cancer. More →

Amber Riley Sings At American Cancer Society 100th Anniversary Ball May 22, 2014

The American Cancer Society 100th Anniversary Birthday Ball took place Saturday, May 17th at The Beverly Wilshire. More →

Live Nation Joins American Cancer Society To Raise Funds Mar 26, 2014

Live Nation Entertainment and the American Cancer Society announced today a collaboration to raise awareness of cancer issues and critically needed funds to help finish the fight. More →

Hollywood Stands Up To Cancer Jan 30, 2014

The stars were out on Tuesday for Hollywood Stands Up To Cancer, presented by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and chaired by Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon, to celebrate the executives at ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and the numerous cable networks who donate the airtime for Stand Up To Cancer's (SU2C) roadblock fundraisers. More →

Exclusive: TeamUSA Winter Olympians Talk Charity Jan 23, 2014

With the 2014 Winter Olympics kicking off in Sochi, Russia on February 6, LookToTheStars.org is proud to bring you this special feature showcasing some of the Team USA athletes taking part and their favorite charities. More →

Ultimate Monday Night Football Viewing Party With Todd Herremans Oct 10, 2013

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Linesman Todd Herremans is inviting fans and supporters to come out and watch Monday Night Football, while raising funds for the Todd Herremans Foundation, on Monday, October 14, 2013. More →

Danica Patrick & GoDaddy Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Oct 4, 2013

Don’t expect to see Danica Patrick behind the wheel of her iconic “GoDaddy green” Chevrolet on the NASCAR track this month – Danica’s GoDaddy No. 10 is sporting a bright pink paint scheme for each of the four October races as a way to raise breast cancer awareness. More →

Brooke Burke-Charvet Honored By American Cancer Society Jul 31, 2013

On Sunday, July 28, The American Cancer Society hosted its 29th Annual California Spirit Gala at the Pacific Design Center. Guests joined Barbara Lazaroff and Sherry Lansing, co-founders and co-hosts of the gala, in honoring thyroid cancer survivor Brooke Burke-Charvet. More →

Brooke Shields Joins The American Cancer Society At The Hot Flashes Premiere Jul 1, 2013

The stars were out for the LA premiere of The Hot Flashes last week, which was followed by a star-studded charity after party. More →

Hank Baskett To Drive Lung Cancer Off The Earth Jun 7, 2013

Former NFL stars Hank Baskett and Chris Draft are joining hundreds of lung cancer supporters at the 8th Annual “Lung Cancer: Drive It Off the Earth” Golf Tournament hosted by the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (LCF). More →

The Seany Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $60K Jun 3, 2013

On Monday, May 20, approximately 100 guests gathered at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, for the 3rd Annual Swinging for Seany Golf Tournament. More →

An Evening With Quincy Jones For The American Cancer Society May 29, 2013

On Thursday, May 23, the American Cancer Society hosted "An evening with Quincy Jones & Friends" at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre. More →

Martina McBride To Perform At National Women's Survivors Convention Apr 29, 2013

Famed country artist Martina McBride will join with other special musical guests to help salute and celebrate women cancer survivors at the famed Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night, August 24, 2013. More →

Todd Herremans Holds Hoops For Help Event Apr 4, 2013

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Linesman Todd Herremans recently held the first “Hoops for Help” event to benefit his newly founded Todd Herremans Foundation. More →

Meat Loaf Joins Stars To Customize Medical ID Bracelets Nov 30, 2012

Medical ID Marketplace by Hope Paige, the foremost designer of fashionable medical accessories, has teamed up with eight celebrities to create customized bracelets in order to benefit a variety of charities. More →

Katherine Heigl To Be Honored By American Cancer Society Oct 1, 2012

The American Cancer Society has selected Emmy Award-winning actress Katherine Heigl to receive its Celebrating More Birthdays Award at the Variety Power of Women luncheon on October 5, 2012 in Beverly Hills. More →

Kellie Pickler To Perform During Pinktober For Breast Cancer Awareness Sep 25, 2012

Hard Rock Cafe Nashville celebrates TOUGH women this October in honor of the brand’s 13th annual PINKTOBER breast cancer awareness campaign on Saturday, October 13, 2012, with Kellie Pickler in concert. More →

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Designs Charity Bracelet Sep 7, 2012

Philanthropists and jewelry designers Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Holly Freeman of CJ Free are proud to introduce a limited edition bracelet to benefit the American Cancer Society . A portion of the proceeds will support the goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. More →

Kellie Pickler Shaves Head To Support Friend With Cancer Sep 5, 2012

Country star Kellie Pickler has shaved her head in support of a friend who has cancer. More →

Lance Armstrong Addresses World Cancer Congress Aug 30, 2012

Cancer survivor and advocate Lance Armstrong delivered a keynote address this week before 2,000 dignitaries at the World Cancer Congress in Montréal. More →