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How Long Can Laura Vandervoort Last Locked Inside A Freezer? Jan 9, 2017

Bitten star Laura Vandervoort has teamed up with PETA for a new video that calls attention to the plight of “backyard dogs” who are chained up outside to shiver all winter long, sometimes year after year for their entire lives. More →

Soccer Aid 2016 Raised Record Amount For UNICEF Jan 9, 2017

UNICEF UK has announced that Soccer Aid 2016, broadcast exclusively on ITV, has raised a record-breaking £6.6 million for its life-saving work for children. More →

Alicia Keys Envisions An End To AIDS In Empowering Africa Campaign Jan 9, 2017

Africa contains 16% of the world’s population, and has over 30% of the world’s remaining natural resources, yet it is also the poorest and most underdeveloped continent. More →

Robert Patrick Brings Cheer To Hillsides Children With Toy Run Jan 9, 2017

Actor Robert Patrick of the CBS show “Scorpion” and some 125 fellow riders from the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club Chapter 101 and other local motorcycle clubs took part in a toy run for Hillsides, a foster care charity, prior to Christmas. More →

Rachael Ray Advocates For The Hungry In Mediaplanet’s Childhood Wellness Campaign Jan 9, 2017

Due to the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and food insecurity, America may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than its parents. More →

Proceeds From Updated Edition Of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them To Go To Charity Jan 6, 2017

Scholastic Corporation, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, will publish an updated edition of the bestselling and collectible companion book to the Harry Potter books, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, with a new foreword by JK Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander, and a new cover by Headcase Design on March 14, 2017. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Message Of Hope To Syrian Children Jan 6, 2017

As the crisis in Syria continues to deteriorate, 2016’s best football player, Cristiano Ronaldo, recently offered the children of Syria a message of hope. More →

SAG Awards 2017 Red Carpet Bleacher Seat Auction Jan 6, 2017

The SAG Awards Red Carpet Bleacher Seat Auction, the second in a trio of online auctions benefitting the {charity:Screen Actors Guild Foundation|SAG-AFTRA Foundation], is currently underway at sagawards.org/auction. More →

Reed For Hope Foundation Launches 2017 Women's Health Campaign Jan 6, 2017

The Reed for Hope Foundation (RFHF) launches its 2017 women’s health campaign with a Facebook Live virtual workout this Saturday, January 7, at the 1Hotel in Miami Beach. More →

Beyonce And Lin-Manuel Miranda Top DoSomething.org’s 2016 Celebs Gone Good List Jan 5, 2017

DoSomething.org, a global movement of young people doing good announces its ninth annual Celebs Gone Good list. More →

PETA Remembers George Michael And Carrie Fisher Jan 5, 2017

PETA has paid tribute to George Michael and Carrie Fisher, both of whom passed away over the holiday break. More →

Pamela Anderson Named PETA's 2016 Person Of The Year Jan 5, 2017

Pamela Anderson has made an art out of channelling the media’s interest in her in order to help animals. More →

Music Therapy Charity Pays Tribute To Status Quo Guitarist Jan 5, 2017

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins has paid tribute to Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt, who died just before Christmas. More →

Djimon Hounsou Visits Nigeria With Oxfam Dec 23, 2016

Earlier this month, Academy Award-nominated actor and Oxfam Global Ambassador, Djimon Hounsou, visited Nigeria to meet families living in desperate conditions as they face violence from Boko Haram and many other challenges. More →

Former NBA Star Baron Davis and Toyota Bring Gifts and Cheer to L.A. Families in Need Dec 23, 2016

Three L.A. families in need receive the holiday surprise of a lifetime, courtesy of L.A. native and former NBA and UCLA star Baron Davis. More →

Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner to Bring Help and Hope to Families at Risk Dec 22, 2016

The American Red Cross has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative to help communities across the country prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters big and small. More →

The Lumineers Donate Christmas Song Proceeds To Charity Dec 22, 2016

After performing a cover of “Blue Christmas” last week at the White House, The Lumineers have released the track to download. More →

42 Medal Of Honor Recipients To Attend Veterans Inaugural Ball - Salute To Heroes Dec 22, 2016

The American Legion and the Veterans Inaugural Committee will pay tribute to 42 Medal of Honor recipients and newly sworn in President Donald Trump during the Veterans Inaugural Ball – Salute to Heroes on January 20, 2017. More →

Comic Relief Pledges £250,000 in Response To Yemen Crisis Dec 22, 2016

Comic Relief has announced that it will give £250,000 to support organisations working to help starving people in war-torn Yemen, including children at severe risk of malnutrition. More →

Orlando Bloom And Katy Perry Take Christmas Cheer To Children's Hospital Dec 21, 2016

Children, parents and staff at Children's Hospital Los Angeles were blessed with a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus… who just happened to look a lot like Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry. More →

Human Rights Campaign To Honor Meryl Streep With Ally For Equality Award Dec 21, 2016

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, has announced it will honor critically-acclaimed, multi-award-winning actress Meryl Streep with the organization’s Ally for Equality Award at the 2017 HRC Greater New York Gala on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. More →

Sharon Osbourne Sends Harvey Nichols A Sack Of Coal For Christmas Dec 21, 2016

It takes a lot to make it onto Sharon Osbourne's “naughty” list – but Harvey Nichols takes the top spot this Christmas. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Celebrates 100 Years Of Cub Scouts Dec 21, 2016

The Duchess of Cambridge attended a special Cub Scout Pack meeting last week with Cubs from the Kings Lynn District to celebrate 100 years of Cubs. More →

Magic Johnson Leads Panel At Fifth Annual Ladylike Day At UCLA Dec 21, 2016

Ladylike Foundation hosted its Fifth Annual Ladylike Day at UCLA on Saturday, December 17th. More →

Prince Harry Joins Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge At Charity Christmas Party Dec 20, 2016

It was bauble and gingerbread decorating at the ready as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry attended a special charity Christmas party. More →

Viola Davis, Madeleine K. Albright And Condoleezza Rice To Take Part In Watermark Conference For Women Dec 20, 2016

The Watermark Conference for Women Silicon Valley announced this week that Tony and Emmy award-winning actress Viola Davis will deliver a keynote address and former U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine K. Albright and Condoleezza Rice will hold a keynote conversation at the event on Wednesday, February 1st at the San Jose Convention Center. More →

Blues Traveler Donates Song Proceeds To The Salvation Army Dec 20, 2016

In celebration of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign, GRAMMY-winning, multi-Platinum rock band Blues Traveler released their take on the Christmas hymn, “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” with 100% of net proceeds from every download of the song benefitting The Salvation Army. More →

USC Shoah Foundation's 2017 IWitness Video Challenge Offers Scholarships And Prizes Dec 20, 2016

Middle and high school students have the chance to win scholarships of up to $5,000 – and additional money for their educators and schools – by entering the fourth annual IWitness Video Challenge hosted by USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education. More →

Mark Ruffalo Warns Of Implications Of Big Business Investing In Fossil Fuel Dec 19, 2016

At a news conference in New York City last week, actor and activist Mark Ruffalo spoke about the amoral implications of big companies investing in fossil fuel. More →

Jack Johnson Honored For Promoting Sustainability At Events Dec 19, 2016

FestForums Convergence, a bi-annual Festival Industry conference occurring in NYC and Santa Barbara has awarded the 2016 festival industry awards at “Best of the Fests”. More →