Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
Jay Leno’s passion for cars has done more than benefit the auto industry; his recent charity auction raised $600,000 for U.S. veterans and armed forces. Leno’s obsession with his vehicles is well known- he even has a structure built to house some of his most unique cars. On Saturday night,[…]
Read moreAfter a few years’ break, Lisa Friday McCastlain is launching another Glass Slipper luncheon fashion show for charity. This year’s event, which is to be held at the Tuskawilla Country Club, will benefit the Autism Speaks organization. Jim Payne, news anchor of WESH 2 News, will host the event, which[…]
Read moreEau Claire’s Red Robin restaurant has launched a car wash in support of the Aurora shooting victims and their families. The event hopes to raise money to help with medical bills and physical therapy, according to Christopher Pirelli, the venue’s general manager. Other restaurants throughout the country are also adding[…]
Read moreAugust 18th marks this year’s Guns & Hoses charity event, which combines the efforts of the Great Falls Police Department and Great Falls Fire Rescue in a softball tournament. All proceeds from the event, which include the admission fee of $7 and a can of food, are donated to local[…]
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Last year, 9-year-old Rachel Beckwith gave up her birthday gifts with hopes of raising $300 for Charity: Water, to provide 15 people with clean water in developing countries. She came a little short of her goal, and vowed to raise more next time. She was killed in a car accident[…]
Read moreLate this September, three hot bands will combine their efforts at one of the most popular concerts of the year- the Global Festival 2012. Tickets for the event, which will feature The Black Keys, Foo Fighters and Neil Young with Crazy Horse, cannot be bought in advance, however. Instead, fans[…]
Read moreLast week’s match between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh’s Pirates captured the hearts of fans everywhere thanks to Marty Brennaman’s charitable efforts. The amount broadcaster had pledged to shave his head if the team won ten consecutive games. He added that the haircut would be done publicaly if fans could[…]
Read moreHans Zimmer, the composer famous for his unbelievable movie soundtracks in films such as Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Black Hawk Down, recently released an eight minute song to honor the victims of the Aurora shooting last week. Zimmer composed the music for all three of Christopher Nolan’s Batman[…]
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Dogtopia branches throughout the United States have held dog-washing events in an effort to raise money for service, therapy, military and police dogs. Charity Dog Wash events took place in local areas including Tysons Corner, Alexandria, Manassas, Woodbridge, Herndon and Dulles. More than 1,750 dogs were washed and groomed[…]
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This past weekend, tens of thousands of rubber ducks were unleashed on Rapid Creek for the 23rd Annual Great Black Hills Duck Race. According to project Coordinator Betty Quasney of the Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation, the event raised $95, 000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. All proceeds go towards[…]
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