Starlight Children's Foundation, a leading charity for 35 years, today announces the launch of Starlight Virtual Reality as a groundbreaking new program that will entertain, educate and inspire the imagination of thousands of hospitalized young patients across the US.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) hosts its annual Accessories for Success Spring Scholarship Luncheon, April 23, 2017 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills presented by City National Bank and TLC.
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today designated children’s rights activist and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai as a UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education.
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Just in time for Easter, Babe star James Cromwell is hitting the airwaves in some of the country’s most “Bible-minded” cities to encourage Christians to celebrate a ham-free Easter.
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW) is pleased to announce its 19th year in support of pediatric cancer and commitment to $15 million donation to cancer research in 2017.
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The Elders have called on G20 leaders to take “bold and decisive action” on climate change, specifically regarding climate finance provision and ending fossil fuel subsidies.
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The New York City Mission Society held its annual Champions for Children fundraising Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, raising approximately $520,000.
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Animal Defenders International (ADI) has presented multi-talented comedian Ricky Gervais with the prestigious Lord Houghton Award for his high-profile advocacy on animal protection issues, creating awareness in a unique way to worldwide audiences.
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The WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD SHOW announced today that EMMY award winning veteran television journalist and personality Meredith Vieira will host the 2017 Women’s Choice Award Show honoring fierce women who passionately advocate for the empowerment of girls and women.
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Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars “Past, Present and Future” fundraising campaign to benefit UNICEF and Starlight Children's Foundation.
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The Harlem Globetrotters, the most storied sports and entertainment franchise in the world, will bring their talents to a different stage on April 26.
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European Space Agency Astronaut and Prince's Trust Ambassador Tim Peake has donated £250,000 to help the Prince’s Trust continue changing young lives, as a result of sales through his best-selling book ‘Hello, is this planet Earth?’, published last November.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC Metro announced today that hip hop legend, author and mental health advocate Darryl "DMC" McDaniels will serve as grand marshal of its 11th annual NAMIWalks NYC.
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With Autism Awareness Month beginning, Los Angeles-based annual Autism Speaks benefit concert Light Up The Blues announces it will not be hosting an event this year.
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Make A Film Foundation (MAFF), a non-profit film wish granting organization for children with life-threatening medical conditions, will present a premiere of The Black Ghiandola at a fundraising benefit screening to be held on Saturday April 22nd at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
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Netflix’s “The Ivory Game,” Rolling Stone’s “The Dog Factory,” and Chicago Tribune’s “The Price of Pork” head the line-up of 18 winners of the 31st Annual Genesis Awards, presented by The Humane Society of the United States.
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In celebration of Mother’s Day, hundreds of advocates, experts and every day moms and dads will gather on May 4 in New York City to share ideas, exchange best practices and inspire action for a healthy planet and happy families.
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America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, will recognize singer and songwriter, Andra Day, and New England Patriot, Malcolm Mitchell, as Promise Heroes at the third annual Promise Night Gala at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on April 18.
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On Saturday, May 6 from 12-4pm nonprofit A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) will host Art in the Afternoon, their popular annual art festival, at the Venice Skills Center, 611 5th Avenue.
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On the evening of Monday, April 3rd, NYC’s prominent philanthropists, as well as those involved in the arts, entertainment, and fashion came together at espace for Culture For One’s Fifth Annual Benefit which raised $290,000 to provide the under-served youth in NYC’s foster care system with access to the arts.
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WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending WE Day California on April 27, 2017 at The “Fabulous” Forum.
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On Sunday, April 9, and Monday, April 10, President Bill Clinton will host the Clinton Foundation's sixth annual Health Matters Activation Summit, a yearly convening to identify strategies for systemic health improvement and ways to implement those strategies.
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Big Daddy Carlos, a Hollywood and Las Vegas music mogul, restaurateur, and promoter will present the first annual Ocean Aid benefit concert on Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed actress and philanthropist Kristin Davis as its Goodwill Ambassador.
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UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital will host Kaleidoscope 5, its fifth annual Kaleidoscope celebration benefiting the hospital and the UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute, on Saturday, May 6th, 2017, at 3LABS in Culver City.
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To kick off its National Dog Fighting Awareness Day campaign on April 8, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has partnered with legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart to raise awareness on the prevalence of dog fighting in the U.S. and encourage animal lovers nationwide to take action against one of the most brutal forms of animal cruelty.
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