Stand Up To Cancer Fundraiser Returning in September

Stand Up To Cancer is returning to prime time after two years with a star-packed fundraiser hosted by the three network evening news anchors.

It will be simulcast commercial-free on ABC, CBS and NBC as well as on HBO, Discovery Health, E!, MLB Network and the Style Network on Friday, Sept. 10 at 8/7c. (More networks and cable channels are expected to join in.)

“Our goal with this telecast is to not only continue to raise funds to accelerate promising research, but also show viewers how their money and individual action will make — and have already made — a difference,” said executive producer Laura Ziskin, herself a cancer survivor. 

She also oversaw the September 2008 telecast that helped raise more than $100 million…

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Stars Celebrate National Barefoot Day For Charity

Today is National Barefoot Day, which kicks off a weeklong series of events organized by Soles4Souls to encourage people to donate shoes to those in need.

“If you can’t dig deep in your pockets, than dig in your closet!” said Scarlett Johansson, who has donated over 2000 shoes to the charity. “Americans can make a huge difference with Soles4Souls by donating shoes. Souls4Soles gives away a pair of shoes every 13 seconds in over 120 countries, with over 55 percent donated to fellow Americans.”

Over the course of the entire week, Soles4Souls will be distributing more than 50,000 pairs of new shoes in the United States while it also collects much needed donations support shoe drives at schools, churches and community centers.

“Whether it’s a child struggling to go to school in Kenya, or an American who needs a pair of work boots, Soles4Souls is there to answer the simple requests of millions of people,” says Brittany Snow. “We hope you will participate in Barefoot Week and help change the world, one pair at a time.”

“I am thrilled to support Soles4Souls and…Barefoot Week in order to help spread their mission to ‘Change the world one pair at a time’,” adds Kellie Pickler. “Their commitment is inspiring and I hope that thousands of people join me in support of the fantastic work they are doing across America…”

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Star Studded Award Show to Benefit Autism Speaks

Journalist Tom Brokaw will be a presenter at tonight’s American Image Awards in New York, an event that will raise funds for Autism Speaks.

Hosted by Tinsley Mortimer, the event will will be attended by famous faces such as Tommy Hilfiger, Olivia Palermo, Whitney Port, Roxy Olin and Alex McCord. Sponsored by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Awards will honor the following brands and designers:

• Li & Fung LTD, Excellence in Global Leadership Award recipient
• John Bartlett, Designer of the Year Award recipient
• Steve Madden, Brand of the Year Award recipient
• Fern Mallis, Fashion Maverick Award recipient
• Gap Inc., Retailer of the Year Award recipient
• Shopbop.com, E-Tailer of the Year Award recipient
• Suzanne & Bob Wright, Humanitarian Award recipient for Autism Speak

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Matt Damon Honored By Save The Children For Charity Work

Matt Damon with wife Lucinda and Save the Children's President and CEO

Actor Matt Damon received Save the Children’s Leadership Award at the annual Celebration of Hope event in Greenwich on Friday, May 21.

Damon was honored for his steadfast commitment to mothers and children in the poorest regions of the world. The benefit, which raised funds for Save the Children’s newborn and child survival programs, was hosted by Ann Curry, NBC’s Today Show and Dateline anchor. Other NBC attendees included Brian Williams, Meredith Vieira, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.

“I have bumped into Save the Children staff members around the world and think they are some of the most incredible people I have ever met,” said Damon. “They are professional and passionate about protecting children in some of the most difficult and impoverished places.”

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Carlos Abadi: Following a Long Line of Good Works

Carlos Abadi isn”t the first in his family to devote much of his time, energy and money to philanthropic causes. The Abadis are well-known for their generosity and academic achievements. MoussaAbadi is Carlos Abadi”s great uncle and a WWII hero of the French Resistance because of his efforts that successfully saved Jewish children from the evils of German concentration camps via the Abadi Network, which MoussaAbadi is credited with co-founding…

Carlos Abadi truly lives up to his family history by propagating important achievements of his ancestors, as well as devoting much of his time and energy to helping people. Abadi& Co. should continue to thrive with Carlos Abadi at the helm, and his community will continue to benefit from his financial knowledge and from his desire to better the lives of others.

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Charity Brings Peru To Hollywood Tonight

Hollywood will host a special benefit screening of “Princess Kaiulani” followed by a Peruvian Cultural Celebration and Q&A session with the film’s star Q’orianka Kilcher tonight, Monday, May 10.

Among those expected to attend are Q’orianka Kilcher (The New World), Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Chaske Spencer (New Moon) and many others.

Set against the dramatic island backdrop of Hawaii and based on the inspiring true story, Princess Kaiulani is a breathtaking romance about an unlikely heroine and her unwavering fight to defend the independence of her people. Monday’s screening will be followed by a Q&A with “Princess Kaiulani” star Q’orianka Kilcher, Peruvian entertainment , guest speakers, and an VIP after party featuring traditional Peruvian dance and music, Peruvian cuisine, appetizers, and hosted bar with exotic cocktails, Peruvian beer and a silent auction.

The event will benefit the Peruvian American Medical Society and the Peruvian community in an effort to bring aid and support to Peru’s flood victims and indigenous communities living on the front lines of Climate Change…

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The Autism Speaks 2010 walk raises $150K in Tampa Bay

St. Petersburg, Florida – Saturday, about 2,500 walkers in St. Petersburg pounded the pavement in the fight to fund autism research.

The Autism Speaks walk raised more than $150,000, thanks to donations in Tampa Bay alone. The walk is one of 80 similar walks around the country.

For about 30 minutes, walkers circled North Straub Park in a half-mile loop designed to raise awareness about autism and money for autism research. The walk began at 10:30 a.m.

“It makes me happy,” said Stephen Genaurdi, 27, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of six…

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St. Jude Trike-A-Thon to raise funds for kids battling cancer

A St. Jude Trike-A-Thon event will be the week of April 26 at La Crescent Christian Childcare Center. The Trike-A-Thon will teach children riding-toy safety while raising money for St. Jude Children’s Re-search Hospital.

A tradition for more than 25 years, Trike-A-Thon is a fun, week long curriculum for daycare centers and pre-schools. Children participate in safety lessons through a series of interactive stories…

{Read more via Houston County News}

American Red Cross and Cisco Launch Corporate Volunteer Program

The American Red Cross and Cisco (News – Alert) have announced a new initiative ‘Cisco’ Ready’ based on the Red Cross’ “Ready When the Time Comes” training program for corporate personnel. This initiative is claimed to be the largest corporate volunteer program, in which Cisco personal across the world will be trained by the Red Cross in emergency response.

Cisco employees will train for emergency response with more than 20 Red Cross chapters in the US and affiliates throughout the world. Their training includes providing first aid, shelter, food and supply distribution and they will also be coached in spotting volunteer opportunities and those who finish the training program successfully will be eligible for “Fulfilling Our Mission” and “Mass Care” certifications from the Red Cross…

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Autism Speaks & Tommy Bahama to Participate in Los Angeles Dodgers Autism Awareness Day

Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization and Tommy Bahama, a popular upscale lifestyle brand, will be two of the participants in a community-wide day on April 18 at Dodger Stadium to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders. A portion of the proceeds will support various organizations, including Autism Speaks’ work to increase awareness about the growing autism epidemic, fund innovative autism research and family services and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. To purchase tickets go to http://www.dodgers.com/autism.

Tickets for this special game against the San Francisco Giants are being offered at every price level so families can attend the game together. Groups of 30 or more can also purchase seats together in any section and there are special luxury suite tickets available where people can meet many Dodger legends…

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