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Stars Unite on Capitol Hill to Fight Type 1 Diabetes With JDRF Jun 27, 2023

JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, is thrilled to announce the 2023 JDRF Children’s Congress, a three-day Washington D.C event that will bring children living with T1D face-to-face with lawmakers and top decision-makers. More →

JDRF'S Virtual Imagine Gala One Hour/One Cause Raises Over $836,000 Jul 7, 2020

The JDRF Los Angeles held its first ever virtual star-studded JDRF “Reimagined” Imagine Gala: One Hour, One Cause on Saturday evening, June 27, 2020, raising over $836,000 to support JDRF's life-saving research to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D). More →

JDRF Los Angeles Announces a Re-Imagined Imagine Gala Jun 24, 2020

The 2020 JDRF “Reimagined” Imagine Gala: One Hour, One Cause will be a special virtual celebration of inspiration, hope and outstanding fundraising honoring the legacy of Alfred E. Mann, June 27, 2020 from 6 to 7 pm on YouTube. More →

Harry Connick, Jr. Brings the Music to the JDRF Los Angeles Annual Imagine Gala Mar 21, 2019

JDRF Los Angeles announces that multi-talented singer, musician, composer, actor, and TV personality Harry Connick Jr., one of today’s most influential entertainers, will headline the annual Imagine Gala on May 4, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Barrett-Jackson Car Auction Raises a Record $9.6 Million for Charity Jan 24, 2019

Barrett-Jackson was the epicenter for raising much-needed funds and awareness on behalf of deserving charities nationwide at its 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction, January 12-20, 2019, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. More →

Bret Michaels To Release Holiday Classic Jingle Bells Nov 10, 2017

Award-winning singer songwriter Bret Michaels has recorded and produced a contemporary version of the timeless holiday classic “Jingle Bells.” More →

Charities Pay Tribute To Mary Tyler Moore Jan 26, 2017

PETA has released the following statement on the animal activism of Mary Tyler Moore, who passed away this week. More →

Steven Tyler Sells Supercar For Charity Jan 25, 2017

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, kicked off its 46th year by breaking more than 40 vehicle auction sales records (as verified by Hagerty Data) during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. More →

Barrett-Jackson To Raise Funds For Veterans, Kids And Medical Research During 46th Annual Auction Jan 18, 2017

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will help raise funds for charities supporting U.S. veterans, children and medical research during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, to be held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. More →

JDRF Mourns the Passing of Alan Thicke Dec 16, 2016

JDRF is deeply saddened by the passing of type 1 diabetes (T1D) champion Alan Thicke. More →

Foreigner And Grammy Foundation Launch Contest For Schools To Join Band On Stage Oct 11, 2016

Legendary rock group Foreigner is in a New York state of mind, celebrating their first ever Carnegie Hall performance on October 25, 2016 by inviting area school choirs to compete for a chance to open for the band on stage at the iconic venue and to win a $5000 grant from The GRAMMY Foundation for their school’s music program. More →

Stars Join Join JDRF And Unite In The Fight Against Type 1 Diabetes Jul 29, 2016

JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced today the appointment of nine celebrities to its 2016 Celebrity Ambassadors Program. 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 →

Rock Legends Foreigner Donate Unplugged Album Royalties To Charity Feb 3, 2016

Legendary rock group Foreigner will release their first-ever live acoustic album, IN CONCERT.UNPLUGGED on February 5, 2016. More →

Celebrities Answer Phones for Charity Trades Nov 6, 2015

Bloomberg Tradebook’s fourth annual Charity Day took place on November 4, and this year it was bigger and more global than ever. 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 →

Trent Tucker To Host Rescheduled Celebrity Bowling Event Dec 1, 2014

NBA Champion and former NY Knicks guard, Trent Tucker will host a Celebrity Bowling event during NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Frames located at 550 Ninth Ave in NYC benefiting JDRF. More →

Trent Tucker To Host Celebrity Bowling Tournament Oct 16, 2014

Since posting the following item, LookToTheStars.org has been advised that the event has been postponed. We will update you with more info when available. More →

Supernatural Fans Design T-Shirts May 12, 2014

This year, millions of “Supernatural” fans were given the opportunity to design and vote for the artwork that will be featured on the Official Merchandise for The CW’s hit show. More →

Miami Heat's Ray Allen Gears Up For The Ray Allen Golf Classic And Ray Of Hope Luncheon Jan 17, 2014

NBA All-Star Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon, have teamed up with South Florida philanthropists Andria and Javier Holtz and their families to co-chair the Ray Allen Golf Classic and Ray of Hope Luncheon, benefiting the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) and JDRF. More →

Hang Out With The Stars And Help Charity Aug 2, 2013

E-commerce startup Traina Interactive Corp. today announced the launch of IfOnly, an online charitable platform that connects users with their favorite luminaries in a way never dreamt possible, while benefitting trusted charities. 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 →

Exclusive: Team USA Olympians Talk Charity Jul 27, 2012

With the 2012 Olympics kicking off in London this weekend, LookToTheStars.org is proud to bring you this special feature showcasing some of the Team USA athletes taking part and their favorite charities. More →

Scissor Sisters Help Raise £460,000 For Diabetes Charity Jun 14, 2012

JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, was proud to have been chosen as the sole charity beneficiary for ART ANTIQUES LONDON Party in the Park on Tuesday 12 June where music royalty were in the spotlight in support of type 1 diabetes research when the New York pop stars Scissor Sisters made an exclusive intimate appearance at the dinner event with an acoustic set from Jake Shears and Babydaddy. More →

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to take Royal role in JDRF type 1 diabetes charity Jun 12, 2012

JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has agreed to become its President. More →

Scissor Sisters Party In The Park For Diabetes Research May 30, 2012

The Scissor Sisters will shine the spotlight on type 1 diabetes research when they make an appearance at the ART ANTIQUES LONDON Party in the Park dinner event. More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Visits Diabetes Facility, Meets War Horse Star Feb 9, 2012

The Duchess of Cornwall saw how a charity is working to cure type one diabetes this week during a visit to Cambridge. More →

Bret Michaels Visits The Doctors To Talk Diabetes Nov 7, 2011

On Monday, November 7, in honor of American Diabetes Month, the hosts of the Emmy Award-winning talk show The Doctors have a candid chat with the Bret Michaels about taking control of his type 1 diabetes, especially on the road. More →

Nick Jonas Announces Simple Inspirations Winner Nov 1, 2011

Bayer HealthCare and Nick Jonas have announced that Christine Burns, aged 19 from Sandy, Utah, is the grand prize winner of “Simple Inspirations,” a contest sponsored by Bayer that invited people living with diabetes to motivate newly diagnosed patients by sharing their most inspirational thoughts about living with diabetes. More →

Mary Tyler Moore To Be Awarded For Acting And Charity Work Sep 9, 2011

Renowned actress, producer and humanitarian Mary Tyler Moore will receive Screen Actors Guild (SAG)’s most prestigious accolade – the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. More →