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Chelsea Clinton Honored At Beat The Odds Gala Mar 5, 2019

On Monday, February 25, 2019, the Children's Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) hosted its annual Beat the Odds (BTO) Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →

Children's Defense Fund To Celebrate 2019 Beat The Odds Gala Feb 22, 2019

On Monday, February 25, 2019, the Children's Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) will host its annual Beat the Odds (BTO) Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →

Stars Attend Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Awards Dec 11, 2018

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 28th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 6, 2018, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. More →

Children's Defense Fund To Host 2018 Beat The Odds Awards Dec 3, 2018

Children's Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) will host its 28th annual Beat the Odds ceremony on December 6, 2018 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. More →

Children's Defense Fund - New York 2018 Beat The Odds Gala Mar 5, 2018

The Children's Defense Fund – New York’s annual Beat the Odds Gala was held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 uptown at The Pierre Hotel. More →

Stan Smith, Al Roker and Spike Lee to attend Children's Defense Fund's NY Gala Feb 27, 2018

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the Children's Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) will host its annual Beat the Odds® (BTO) Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →

Kate Hudson And Jussie Smollett Honor Students At Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Awards Dec 13, 2017

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 27th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 7, 2017, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Conan O'Brien To Emcee Children's Defense Fund's 27th Annual Beat The Odds Awards Nov 17, 2017

The Children's Defense Fund–California will host its 27th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 7, 2017, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Conan O'Brien Hosts Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 6, 2016

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 26th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 1, 2016, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Children's Defense Fund Celebrates Hillary Rodham Clinton Nov 15, 2016

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) will host its 26th Beat the Odds Celebration at the Newseum in Washington, DC. More →

Children's Defense Fund-California Presents 26th Annual Beat The Odds Awards Nov 10, 2016

The Children's Defense Fund-California will host its 26th Annual Beat the Odds ceremony on December 1, 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Jimmy Carter To Join Bill Clinton At CGI America Meeting Jun 10, 2016

On June 12-14, President Bill Clinton will host the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, convening nearly 1,000 participants from across sectors to develop and implement Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable plans and projects – to encourage continued economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States.

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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 →

J.J. Abrams Attends Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 8, 2015

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 25th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 3, 2015, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Stars Set To Shine Spotlight On Five Extraordinary Students And Their Inspiring Stories Nov 19, 2015

The Children's Defense Fund–California will host its 25th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 3, 2015, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Jurnee Smollett-Bell To Host 25th Anniversary Of Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Program Tonight Nov 5, 2015

Tonight, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. the Children's Defense Fund 2015 Beat the Odds Celebration will be held in the Annenberg Theater at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. More →

Orlando Bloom To Receive Britannia Humanitarian Award Oct 1, 2015

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce it will honor award-winning actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom with the Britannia Humanitarian Award presented by the Beazley Group. More →

Stars Help Young People Beat The Odds At Awards Gala Dec 9, 2014

The Children's Defense Fund-California hosted its 24th Annual Beat the Odds Awards on Thursday, honoring Chase Moore, Elizabeth Lopez, Sequoia Canada, Timothy Walker, and Zachary Byrge – five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds.” More →

Children's Defense Fund To Host Beat The Odds Awards Dec 1, 2014

The Children's Defense Fund-California will host its 23rd Annual Beat the Odds Awards on Thursday, honoring Chase Moore, Elizabeth Lopez, Sequoia Canada, Timothy Walker, and Zachary Byrge – five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds.” More →

Stars Help Students Beat The Odds Dec 9, 2013

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted their 23rd Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 5, 2013, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Stars Support Beat The Odds Awards Nov 27, 2013

The Children's Defense Fund – California will host their 23rd Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 5th, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

JJ Abrams Supports Children's Defense Fund At Star-Studded Event Apr 12, 2013

Coach joined Katie McGrath, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk at Bad Robot in Santa Monica on Wednesday for the 3rd annual evening of cocktails and shopping to benefit the Children's Defense Fund, a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for over 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. More →

Meet Pete Townshend In New York And Help Children's Defense Fund Jan 25, 2013

Here’s your chance to bid on the opportunity to meet Pete Townshend and get four premium seats to see The Who on February 21 in New York. More →

Reese Witherspoon Attends Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 10, 2012

The Children's Defense Fund – California hosted their 22nd Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony last week, December 6, 2012, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Celebrities Support ICAP Charity Day Dec 5, 2012

ICAP, the world’s leading interdealer broker and provider of post trade risk and information services, will hold its 20th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. More →

Stars Help Young People Beat The Odds Dec 9, 2011

The Children's Defense Fund-California hosted its 21st Annual Beat the Odds Awards on December 1, honoring John Jimenez, Nancy Kannampuzha, Britany Lewis, Caylin Moore and Jeanette Wright, five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds.” More →

J.J. Abrams And Friends Help Beat The Odds At Charity Event Dec 6, 2010

The Children's Defense Fund California hosted its 20th Annual Beat the Odds Awards on Thursday, December 2, honoring five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds” – Jonathan Calderon, presented by J.J. Abrams, Hsiao-Wei Monica Banks, presented by Elisabeth Shue, Wilson Khauv, presented by Josh Holloway, Erica Limón, presented by Sofia Vergara and Giovanni Soto, presented by Zoe Saldana. More →

Generous Stars Join Dora The Explorer For Charity Aug 12, 2010

Children’s favorite Dora The Explorer has been joined by some of the entertainment world’s most generous stars in a new celebrity charity auction. More →

Beam Up Star Trek Items At Charity Auction Apr 28, 2010

Julien’s Auctions are set to auction off personal effects and memorabilia belonging to the late-great creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, with all the proceeds going to charity. More →

Slash Teams With Dora The Explorer For Charity Mar 10, 2010

Guitar legend Slash is teaming up with children’s cartoon character Dora the Explorer in this year’s most unlikely yet utterly awesome charity collaboration. More →