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June 19th 2009

Jonas Brothers Offer VIP Meet-And-Greets To Raise Cash For Charity

Filed under: donations, music — Michael Andre d'Estries @ 9:40 am

Last year, the Jonas Brothers were the top fundraising group on the site CharityFolks.com — bringing in over $500,000 for their personal charity, Change for the Children Foundation.

For their new 100-city tour about to kick off, the boys are once again hooking up with the site and offering 4 VIP tickets to meet-and-greet backstage. All of the money raised will go to programs that motivate and inspire children to face adversity with confidence, determination and the will to succeed.

Initial bidding is set at $2,500 for the VIP package. Jump here to find out more info!

June 18th 2009

Angie And Brad Give Another Million To Aid Pakistani Refugees

Filed under: campaigns, donations — Michael Andre d'Estries @ 11:17 am

Over the past several days, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have definitely been in a giving mood. Last weekend, the pair donated $1 million dollars St. John’s Hospital to help to establish an endowment fund for children’s care specialists, as well as construct a new pediatric unit. Now, as Cele|bitchy tells us, another $1 million is going to aid refugees in Pakistan. From the article,

“Saturday is World Refugee Day and it seems that the Jolie-Pitts are doing their best to bring awareness to the plight of displaced people around the world. Angelina recently released a short PSA for the UNHCR, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, for which she has worked for eight years. It was a very moving 30 second spot in which Jolie told us to remember refugees while scenes of war and people in peril were shown in the background.”

Jolie will be appearing tonight on CNN in an interview with Anderson Cooper to discuss World Refugee Day. To help support her cause, please visit the UN Refugee Agency to make a donation.

Photo credit: PR Photos

June 15th 2009

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Donate $1 Million To St. John’s Hospital

Filed under: donations — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 10:24 am

Oh, Brangelina - can’t you just do SOMETHING wrong!

The past weekend, the powerful celebrity duo donated $1 million to St. John’s Hospital to help to establish an endowment fund for children’s care specialists, as well as construct a new pediatric unit.

Pitt and Jolie love children, so it isn’t surprising that they’re using their wealth to help improve the lives of thousands of kids.

To honor Pitt’s mother, the treatment unit will be renamed the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center in recognition of her advocacy.

Of course I joke about my annoyance with Brangelina’s seemingly perfect life. It’s always rad when celebrities open their wallets for amazing causes and I’m stoked to see the duo doing good! Keep up the fan-tas-great work, ya’ll!

June 3rd 2009

Vegetarian Actress Joanna Lumley Is A Disaster Proof Star!

Filed under: campaigns, donations — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 12:18 pm

 Veggie actress Joanna Lumley is rolling up those funny lady sleeves and getting involved! 

Lumley has recently become a patron of ShelterBox – a UK-based disaster relief charity that has helped over 800,000 people in 57 countries recover from disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, wars, and volcanic eruptions. 

About Lumley, ShelterBox Founder and CEO, says:

“I am so pleased that Joanna has agreed to become one of our Patrons and support our work. These are momentous times for ShelterBox. Since 2001 we have provided emergency shelter in the aftermath of 80 disasters in more than 50 countries. We have now set ourselves the goal of helping 500,000 people a year by 2013. I know that her support will help us reach our goal.”

To learn more about this groovy org, hit up Shelterbox.org!

June 1st 2009

Ashton Kutcher Wants You To Help Raise Awareness For Hunger Relief

Filed under: campaigns, donations — Michael Andre d'Estries @ 12:35 pm

Ashton Kutcher is truly embracing the social networking charity scene. The actor — who was the first one on Twitter to reach over a million followers, as well as simultaneously raise cash for the fight against malaria — is now starting a new campaign to help fight hunger.

According to a new video posted by Kutcher late last week, a mysterious corporation is backing the campaign which involves people submitting videos declaring an end to hunger and then eating something. Apparently, Kutcher will then collect all the submissions and edit them into one larger video. The mystery corp will then donate $10 million dollars to ending hunger in America (we imagine this will be given to FeedingAmerica.org).

For more details, check out Kutcher’s call to action here.

June 1st 2009

Titanic Survivor Helped By DiCaprio, Winslet Passes Away At Age 97

Filed under: donations — Michael Andre d'Estries @ 10:23 am

Earlier last month, we wrote about an effort from Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, James Cameron and others to help the last remaining Titanic survivor live out her days comfortably in a nursing home. 97-year-old Millvina Dean — who was only 2-months old at the time of the famous ship’s sinking — was running into trouble paying fees related to her care. At the time, Winslet and Dicaprio issued a joint statement urging others to donate and telling Millvina that she could “rest easier in knowing that her future will become more secure through this fund.”

Sadly, Dean passed away in her sleep yesterday in Southampton, England — the same city the Titanic launched from in 1912. It’s yet unclear what will be done with the money raised for Millvina’s care (see the official site here), but we imagine it will be put to some good use in her memory.

For more information on her life, click here.

June 1st 2009

Scarlett Johansson Proves To Charity That She’s Totally Soleless

Filed under: donations — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 10:12 am

Scarlett Johansson is barefoot and proud as she helps promote the Second Annual Barefoot Week — a charity initiative organized by Soles4Souls.

Soles4Souls is a non-profit that help provides footwear to people in need. During Barefoot Week, the organization will be collecting gently worn shoes and distributing thousands of pairs of new shoes right here in the old USA.

Johnasson has already donated 2000 pairs of shows from her Reebok line and is encouraging everyone to get involved.

If you can’t dig deep in your pockets, than dig in your closet!“ said Johansson. “Americans can make a huge difference with Soles4Souls by donating shoes. Souls4Soles gives away a pair of shoes every 13 seconds in over 125 countries, with over 55 percent donated to fellow Americans.”

To learn more about how you can help this awesome organization provides shoes for those in need, visit Sole4Souls.org and make a difference!

via: looktothestars.org

May 27th 2009

Will Ferrell’s Sexy Sunscreen To Benefit Cancer Charity

Filed under: business, campaigns, donations — Michael Andre d'Estries @ 10:51 am

Will Ferrell continues to win our adoration.

The funnyman has teamed up with the charity Cancer For College to sell a new line of amusing sunscreens just in time for summer. Ferrell’s name and photo are splashed on three different lotions titled Sexy Hot Tan, Sunstroke and Forbidden Fruit. All of the money raised will go towards the charity, which gives scholarships to cancer patients.

“The bottle says it all. I’ve always dreamed of owning a lotion company,” Ferrell said. “Honestly, I’m proud to be associated with such a great charity. I’ve watched Craig and Cancer For College help hundreds of cancer survivors realize their dream of a college education. The stories are so inspirational. I’m just happy to help any way I can.”

Ferrell will also be hosting the Cancer for College Golf Classic on September 18th in Rancho Bernardo, California. For tickets or event info please visit CancerforCollege.org. To pick up your own sexy Will Ferrell sunscreen, jump here.

May 22nd 2009

The Green Quote: Kim Kardashian Is A Charity-Loving Babe

Filed under: donations — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 1:16 pm

“I am a heavy supporter of the Dream Foundation. My mom and stepdad are on the board. The Dream Foundation grants wishes to terminally ill adults. Every six months I do huge Ebay auctions through Auction Cause, where I give a portion of the proceeds to the Dream Foundation.

I also work closely with Russell Simmons and help him in his Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. A while ago I hosted his big charity event in Miami and we are planning a trip to Africa soon!”

- Kim Kardashian discussing her charity choices.  What are you favorite charity organizations? Chime in and let us know!

via: looktothestars.org

May 22nd 2009

How Much Are Robert Pattinson’s Kisses Worth? $20K Each!

Filed under: donations — Michael Andre d'Estries @ 10:19 am

Twilight star Robert Pattinson was definitely a good sport last night when he put himself up on the auction block to help raise money for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS fund. The actor was in Cannes for the annual film festival, and clearly showed embarrassement over having to endure a rising bidding war for a meet and greet — and a kiss on the cheek. Eventually, two bidders paid $20K each for the 23-year-old’s lip service.

Also up for grabs was one of those ridiculous Chanel-branded Segway scooters (of which Diane Kruger almost fell off of), Bill Clinton’s personal Alpine Alto saxophone (which went for an incredible $130K!), and a joking strip-tease from Josh Hartnett. Fortunately for him, bidding never got high enough. Perhaps they should have asked Robert Pattinson instead.

Proceeds from the auction support amfAR’s work which includes AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education and sound AIDS-related public policy. To find out how you can support amfAR, visit www.amfar.org. Check out the video of Pattinson being auctioned below: