John – Page 32 – Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work

Know Your Score Celebrity Golf Tournament with Julius “Dr. J” Erving

July 30, 2012 John Charity Activity

The Project to End Prostate Cancer is thrilled that Julius “Dr. J” Erving is now scheduled to attend the Know Your Score Celebrity Golf Tournament and Gala that will take place at Pawleys Plantation on August 18th. Erving will be joined by baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan and former[…]

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Donates $1.2 Million to 11 Children’s Charities

July 26, 2012 John Childrens Charities

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation recently donated its largest sum to 11 children’s charities, and revealed that it hopes to add three more organizations to its recipient list next year. The $1.2 million donation was given to charities in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The foundation’s president, Mr. John Russell,[…]

Win a Dinner with Ian Somerhalder

July 25, 2012 John Charity Activity

Some lucky person is soon going to be lunching with actor Ian Somerhalder. He just closed an auction as part of the charity appeal he’s created for his animal sanctuary. As part of his Ian Somerhalder Foundation, the rescue center helps abused animals, works on environmental issues and more. As[…]

NE-YO Charity Event Honors George Lucas

July 23, 2012 John Charity Activity

Last week, NE-YO and Arsenio Hall hosted the Annual “Fostering A Legacy” Benefit for NE-YO’s charity, the Compound Foundation. The event took place at an East Hampton estate of CEO Bill Nuti and his wife Michele. The event raised over $150,000 to design programs and events for children in foster[…]

Bill Gates Accepts Award at International AIDS Conference

July 22, 2012 John Health

On Saturday, amfAR recognized Bill Gates for his generous contributions to the struggle against AIDS. The leading charity presented Gates with the Award of Courage at the International AIDS Conference at the Kennedy arts center, in honor of all scientists, health workers and those who suffered from or continue to[…]

Style Saves’ Charity Fashion Show

July 19, 2012 John Family

Miami Beach is getting ready to host one of the hottest events of the year- but this time for a good cause. Later today, the SOHO Beach House is launching the Style Saves’ 2nd Annual Summer Fashion Show fundraiser with the help of both male and female swimsuit models. The[…]

Charlie Sheen Offering Large Charitable Contribution to USO

July 18, 2012 John Charity Activity, Military

It’s nice to see that even crazy celebrities can make a difference. Charlie Sheen, who just recently made news when he turned off his Twitter account with millions of followers, is now in the headlines for a good reason. He has pledged to give at least $1 million to military[…]

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Travel to Ethiopia for Charity

July 16, 2012 John Poverty

It’s nice to see some celebrities putting their money in the right place. On July 6, 2012, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith traveled to Ethiopia with charity:water. Their plan started in 2010 when, rather than having birthday presents that year, they donated money to charity:water. They asked their fans to[…]

Kate Middleton Camps Out with ARK Organization Kids

July 15, 2012 John Education

Kate Middleton’s love of nature is well known; her and Prince William’s definition of a perfect getaway consists of a romantic lodge with no electricity and lots of campfires and candles. A source once described their engagement spot as “the safest place in the world for William. It is the[…]

One Charity is Cashing in on Federer’s Win

July 11, 2012 John Poverty

A non-profit never knows where its next big check might come from. And little did Oxfam, an international charity that fights poverty, know that Roger Federer’s win at Wimbledon would bring them $157,750. But that’s exactly what happened this week. Nine years ago when Federer won Wimbledon for the first[…]