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The Magnitude of Fortitude - When Parkinson’s Patients Feel Their Lives Are Crumbling, The HollyRod Foundation Provides Stability Nov 14, 2006

It is a tremor that will send shockwaves through nearly 60,000 families in the U.S. this year. However, it will not be registering on the Richter scale; the shift in their world will be caused by the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. They will join the estimated 1.5 million afflicted Americans, along with their loved ones, who feel the reverberations of a disorder that leaves physical destruction, emotional devastation and financial ruin in its wake. Out of this rubble, a resolve emerges to research and fund a cure amongst the chaos. More →

Sarah Jessica Parker Plugs UNICEF’s Annual Trick-or-Treat Fundraiser Nov 11, 2006

Just days before Halloween, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on ABC News speaking to Diane Sawyer in support of UNICEF’s trick-or-treat campaign. More →

Brooke Shields Helps Launch Million Toy Drive Nov 8, 2006

In its annual preparation for the Christmas season, US charity Toys for Tots has found a powerful ally in Toys “R” Us and a vocal supporter in actress Brooke Shields. More →

Tony Blair Calls Celebrity Radio Competition for Charity Nov 7, 2006

Listeners of UK’s Virgin Radio programme “Who’s Calling Christian?” were amazed when Prime Minister Tony Blair phoned to enter the show’s celebrity call-in competition. More →

Charity Founded by Steve Irwin to Sell Wristbands Benefiting Wildlife Nov 6, 2006

Though Steve Irwin was tragically killed in September diving off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, his legacy will live on in charities that work to help save endangered wildlife. More →

Buy a Day With The Who, Help Charity Nov 4, 2006

Starting on 26th October, fans of The Who have a ten-day-long opportunity to bid for a day on the road with the rock legends. More →

Branson Pledges $3 Billion to Combat Global Warming Nov 3, 2006

On the second day of the Clinton Global Initiative, Virgin Group entrepreneur Richard Branson committed all the profits from his 4 airlines and train company, projected to be $3 billion over the next 10 years, to be invested in developing energy sources that do not contribute to global warming. More →

Natalie Imbruglia to Perform at ROTA Benefit Dinner in Qatar Oct 28, 2006

Natalie Imbruglia is set to perform at the second annual Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) benefit dinner being held on November 4, in Doha, Qatar’s capital city. More →

Bon Jovi Works to Provide Affordable Housing in Philadelphia Oct 26, 2006

Earlier this month rocker Jon Bon Jovi, standing alongside former President Bill Clinton, announced the proposed renovation and rebuilding of fifteen abandoned row houses in North Central Philadelphia. More →

'Rock For Darfur' Myspace campaign Oct 24, 2006

MySpace.com has led a campaign entitled Rock For Darfur — a series of concerts across North America in which the participating big-name bands donate portions of their ticket sales to Oxfam's relief efforts in Sudan and neighboring Chad. October 21st saw more than 20 concerts unite rock, pop, reggae and country artists for a common cause. More →

Sachs Appeal - Who is Jeffrey Sachs? Oct 18, 2006

Brad Pitt sang his praises at the ONEXONE fundraiser, and George Soros donated $50 million to the program which he directs, the UN Millennium Project. Bono and Madonna are also big supporters, and Angelina Jolie has filmed an MTV special promoting his work. More →

Green Day and U2 single to benefit Music Rising Oct 18, 2006

Two of the biggest bands in history are to release a joint single to benefit the rebuilding of New Orleans. Green Day and U2 got together for dinner in February to try and think of a project suitable for this cause. Seven months later, the bands met again in London at the studios in Abbey Road made famous by The Beatles, and tried a cover of ‘The Saints Are Coming’, originally recorded by The Skids in 1978. More →

Google.org Operating as a For-Profit Charitable Organization Oct 16, 2006

Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have brought together all of their company’s charitable efforts in the form of Google.org, an organization that works to solve problems associated with poverty, disease, and the environment worldwide while simultaneously relying on a for-profit business model. More →

Pitt and Jolie Donate to Daniel Pearl Foundation Oct 16, 2006

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie marked what would have been the 43rd birthday of late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl by donating $100,000 to the charitable foundation set up in his memory. More →

Sheryl Crow Brings Message of Hope to the Big Screen Oct 13, 2006

Breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow has a movie date with you! The songstress recorded a series of Public Service Announcements for City of Hope, bringing attention to their lifesaving research and treatment programs. Over 16,000 US theaters will air the PSAs that will run from September 29th till October 25th. More →

The Forecast Shows RAINN On The Web Oct 12, 2006

With Tori Amos on the advisory board, Rachel Bilson & Kevin Smith lending their support, being named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth Magazine, and having just honored the first one million callers who have received help from the National Sexual Assault More →

Stars Deliver For Literacy Charities Oct 12, 2006

Kate Winslet, Margaret Atwood, Jonathan Pryce and Phil Collins are among 40 celebrities who have donated their time and artistic skills to the UK Pitney Bowes Pushing the Envelope campaign. More →

Nobody Walks in L.A. ... Except For A Good Cause! Oct 11, 2006

On October 15th, the streets of L.A. will play host to the 21st Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles! More →

The Edge's Music Rising Oct 11, 2006

U2 guitarist The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, who has worked with the likes of Pink Floyd and The Darkness, have teamed up to help musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina. More →

Jon Stewart to Appear With L.A. Mayor to Benefit Geffen Playhouse Oct 9, 2006

Famed Daily Show host Jon Stewart and L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will perform at L.A.’s Geffen Playhouse on November 17 for a performance to benefit the theater itself. More →

Bono and Heather Mills Lending Their Celebrity to Raise Awareness of Genocide in Darfur Oct 9, 2006

Adding to the efforts of celebrities like George Clooney and Bob Geldof, Bono and Heather Mills have recently spoken out in efforts to raise awareness of the ongoing genocide occurring in the Darfur region of western Sudan. More →

Jackie Chan Auctions Watch for Charity Oct 5, 2006

Jackie Chan has taken on the role of ambassador for the children’s charity Camp Quality, and in September helped raise nearly $23,000 for them at the Hong Kong premiere of Rob-B-Hood. More →

Ferrell Helps Friend's Cancer Charity Oct 3, 2006

On September 22nd, Will Ferrell took part in a golf tournament for his favorite charity, Cancer For College. The event was hosted by charity founder Craig Pollard, one of the comedic actor’s former fraternity brothers at University of Southern California. More →

Return of the Secret Policeman's Ball Sep 26, 2006

In 1979, John Cleese headlined the first of a series of performances entitled ‘The Secret Policeman’s Ball’. The show was to raise awareness of Amnesty International UK, which it certainly achieved. Amnesty International UK stated that after the first 3 shows, public awareness of AIUK increased by 700%. More →

Mark Blundell takes part in Chariots of Fire Sep 22, 2006

After starting this year’s Chariot’s Of Fire event, former Formula One driving ace, Mark Blundell will be showing his support for the East Anglian Air Ambulance by taking part in the charity run in Cambridge, United Kingdom. More →

Pitt and Jolie Donate Millions to Charities Sep 22, 2006

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are donating $1 million dollars each to Global Action for Children and Doctors Without Borders. More →

Irwin supporters give $1.5m to charity Sep 22, 2006

Following the death of popular Australian wildlife filmmaker and conservationist Steve Irwin on 4th September, an estimated 300m viewers worldwide watched the televised memorial service. More →

Schumacher is in the Winner’s Circle for Philanthropy Sep 17, 2006

Michael Schumacher, the world’s most successful racing driver, announced his retirement after spending years racing and raising millions for charity. More →

Bon Jovi Shows True Colors Through Homeless Charities Sep 17, 2006

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi has a tender spot for the homeless and recently showed his true colors through working with homeless charities. More →

Federer plays tennis for children’s charity Sep 17, 2006

Tennis superstar Roger Federer agreed to play an hour of tennis Saturday Sept. 2 with the highest bidder for the Australian children’s charity, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. More →