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More than $18 Million Raised at the 20th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration Aug 13, 2018

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the V Foundation Wine Celebration, celebrating its 20th anniversary, raised more than $18 million during a full weekend of events. More →

World Lion Day: Joanna Lumley Backs New Sanctuary In Africa To Help Big Cats In Need Aug 10, 2018

A celebrity-backed appeal has been launched for World Lion Day (10 August) to help Animal Defenders International (ADI) build a new wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. More →

Your Chance To Meet Ricky Martin In Prague Aug 10, 2018

For as little as a $10 donation, Ricky Martin fans can win the ultimate prize – meeting Ricky himself in Prague, the last stop on his Ricky Martin Live tour.

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Pete Wicks and Pip Tomson Enter Great North Run To Help Shut Dog Meat Farm In South Korea Aug 10, 2018

The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks and Good Morning Britain’s Pip Tomson are taking on the Great North Run challenge on the 9th September, to raise vital funds to help animal charity Humane Society International shut down a dog meat farm in South Korea, and save all the dogs from being killed, cooked and eaten. More →

Your Chance To Dine With Toto's Steve Lukather And Meet The Band Aug 10, 2018

Here’s your chance to bid on dinner with Toto's Steve Lukather, and meet the band. More →

Kevin Hart Launches New $600,000 Scholarship Program with UNCF and KIPP Aug 9, 2018

Following on his generous $100,000 scholarship gift made in 2015 through UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) to four deserving college students, actor and comedian Kevin Hart has joined forces with UNCF and KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) to help 18 more KIPP students earn a college degree. More →

Janet Jackson, Shawn Mendes And More To Headline 2018 Global Citizen Festival Aug 9, 2018

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced that headliners Janet Jackson, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, and Janelle Monae will perform at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival, the free-ticketed event on the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York City on Saturday, September 29, 2018. More →

City of Hope Announces 14th Annual Songs of Hope on September 13 Aug 9, 2018

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent cancer research and treatment center, today announced an initial blockbuster lineup of presenters and honorees who will celebrate the song and songwriter at its Songs of Hope XIV event. More →

Shaka Smith and Talon Reid Host Project Save Our Surf Fundraiser and Beach Cleanup Aug 9, 2018

Actor and TV host Shaka Smith along with actor and DJ Talon Reid, host a Project Save Our Surf fundraiser and beach clean up in celebration of the founder, Tanna Frederick's birthday. More →

Wilmer Valderrama Hosts Kids In Need Of Defense (KIND) Benefit at BOLON in LA Aug 8, 2018

KIND Los Angeles, an exclusive cocktail reception benefitting Kids In Need Of Defense (KIND), was hosted by Wilmer Valderrama at the new BOLON Los Angeles showroom and historic Helms Design Center in Culver City on Saturday, August 4. More →

Matt Barnes and Snoop Dogg to Host the Athletes vs. Cancer 5th Annual Celebrity Flag Football Game Aug 8, 2018

NBA Champion Matt Barnes will host the 5th Annual Athletes vs. Cancer Celebrity Football Game on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School. More →

Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda as He Returns as Alexander Hamilton in Puerto Rico Aug 8, 2018

Here is your chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda return to his lead role as Alexander Hamilton when he brings his Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical phenomenon Hamilton to Puerto Rico. More →

Tom Arnold And Brad Garrett Join Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night Aug 8, 2018

The 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Advocate, Champion Charlotte Rae Dies Aug 7, 2018

Charlotte Rae, an American TV actress, comedian, singer and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) champion, has died. She was 92. No cause of death has been announced, but Rae publicly fought pancreatic cancer since 2009 and more recently, was diagnosed with bone cancer. More →

WE Partners With Omaze To Offer Once In A Lifetime Celebrity Experiences Aug 7, 2018

WE, a family of organizations that makes doing good doable, has announced a partnership with Omaze and a star-studded lineup of celebrities to help raise funds for WE Schools – a year long service-learning curriculum that empowers young people, including underserved youth, to create meaningful impact locally and globally. More →

Jon Huertas Hosts Fulfillment Fund's 7th Annual Taste Of Summer Aug 7, 2018

The Fulfillment Fund Leadership Council presented their 7th annual Taste of Summer on Saturday, July 28 in Culver City, CA. More →

President Clinton to Travel to Miami, Saint Lucia, U.S. Virgin Islands To Advance Foundation Recovery and Sustainability Projects Aug 7, 2018

As part of the Clinton Foundation's efforts to work with Caribbean islands to empower them to build back better, grow their economies, improve public health, implement renewable energy, and become more resilient, President Bill Clinton will be traveling to Miami, Saint Lucia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands this week. More →

Your Chance To Sing Karaoke With Kermit The Frog Aug 6, 2018

Here’s your chance to win a dream come true and sing karaoke with Kermit The Frog – and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Common And Michael Strahan Added to An Evening of Comedy + Music Benefit Aug 6, 2018

Today GOOD+ Foundation, a national nonprofit founded by Jessica Seinfeld that addresses multi-generational poverty, revealed that recording artist, actor and activist Common will perform and Pro Football Hall of Famer and distinguished co-host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan will make a special appearance at the 2018 GOOD+ Foundation Benefit on Wednesday, September 12 presented at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. More →

The Elders Urge Zimbabwe To Cease The Violence Aug 6, 2018

The Elders today call on all parties in Zimbabwe to show restraint and calm as the country decides its future. More →

Kiehl’s 9th Annual LifeRide for amfAR Aug 6, 2018

The ninth annual Kiehl’s LifeRide for amfAR will kick off in Los Angeles on August 6, 2018, beginning a week-long initiative that will raise funds for HIV/AIDS research. More →

Uzo Aduba, Amber Heard, Padma Lakshmi To Speak At 9th Annual Social Good Summit Aug 3, 2018

The annual Social Good Summit, a unique gathering of global thought leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists, and influential voices around the globe, today announced the initial roster of speakers for its 2018 edition. More →

Dancers For Good's 3rd Annual Benefit Raised Funds To Support The Actors Fund Aug 3, 2018

A gifted assemblage of dancers gave their time and miraculous talents in support of Dancers For Good to raise funds for the vital services of the evening’s beneficiary, The Actors Fund. More →

Jerry Garcia Music Arts Launches its New Independent Music Label with Release of Free Single Aug 3, 2018

Jerry Garcia Music Arts LLC, a new mission-based music and arts entertainment services company, celebrates Jerry Garcia's August 1st birthday worldwide with a remastered live recording of “Ripple” from the virtuoso’s historic 1982 solo acoustic performance at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey. More →

Theresa May Awards Outstanding Young UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Aug 3, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May has recognised Muzoon Almellehan, from Newcastle, for supporting children uprooted by conflict to access education. More →

Prince Jackson Joins Stars At The Dee Dee Jackson Foundation Celebrity Softball Game Aug 2, 2018

Members of the legendary family suited up to raise money for the Dee Dee Jackson Foundation, as well as to honor the late patriarch, Joe Jackson in a fun, celebrity-studded charity game of softball. More →

Pete Wicks And Peter Egan Deliver 635,944 Petition Signatures Calling On South Korean Ambassador To End Dog Meat Trade Aug 2, 2018

The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks, Downton Abbey’s Peter Egan and Good Morning Britain presenter Philippa Tomson helped animal charity Humane Society International UK and 5 very special dog meat trade survivors, deliver a petition to the South Korean Embassy calling for an end to the country’s brutal dog meat trade. More →

Ralph Lauren Bans Mohair Aug 2, 2018

After PETA urged Ralph Lauren to ban mohair, the New York–based retail giant joined the more than 270 brands worldwide that have pledged not to sell the cruelly obtained material. More →

Scott Stanford to Host The 17th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament Aug 2, 2018

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network announced today that the 17th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament will be held at Brae Burn Country Club & Century Country Club in Purchase, New York on Monday, September 17th, 2018. More →

Bonnie-Jill Laflin Helps Raise Funds For Animal Charity Aug 1, 2018

Bonnie-Jill Laflin (Sportscaster, TV Personality, Star of “Basketball Wives,” model) joined forces with Napa-based charity Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch (JARR) at their annual wine auction on Saturday, July 29th to help raise much-needed funds for animals. More →