Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
A Fire Charity Fishing Tournament was held in support of the Children’s Burn Camp several years ago in Bradenton, and has returned annually ever since. Founder Erik Nicholson, an engineer for the East Manatee Fire District, makes sure that all of the event’s proceeds go to the charity, which supports[…]
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For a special night on the baseball field, nothing beat’s Ryan Zimmerman’s “A Night at the Park” charity. His third annual “A Night at the Park” event is coming soon on June 14th. The event includes music, entertainment, food, drink and auctions and all proceeds benefit the ziMS Foundation, founded[…]
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Pushups For Charity seems to have taken on a life of its own – and for good reason. The annual charity event is a way to raise money for a worthy cause, and Pushups For Charity 2012 will donate the proceeds to The Boot Campaign. The Boot Campaign is a[…]
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Kim Kardashian is, apparently, inspiring those in Glendale. After she mentioned on camera that she wants to become the mayor of Glendale (a position that doesn’t exist), Kim inspired Massage Envy Spa of Glendale owner Helen McDonagh. Her Massage Envy Spa is now going to be the campaign headquarters from[…]
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The MLB All-Star Game Charity 5K and Fun Run just got that much more exciting. Set to take place on Sunday, July 8th in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, the charity event just signed on award-winning actress, singer and Stand Up To Cancer Ambassador Kristin Chenoweth. She’ll be joining Hall of[…]
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Red Bull has committed to a new project in support of Wings for Life, a charity working to help people suffering from spinal cord injuries. The project will cover two RB8s with the faces of more than 25,000 fans at the British Grand Prix this coming July. In order to[…]
Read moreMorningside Elementary in Great Falls, Montana understands how to motivate students and how to teach them about charity work. When Melody Stevens, a popular kindergarten teacher, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, the school decided to show its support by joining Pop Tabs for Charity through the National Institutes[…]
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Just a few days ago, Jack Wagner hosted the 6th Annual Jack Wagner Celebrity Classic golf tournament which benefited The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. On April 16th, 2012, the Emmy Award nominated actor, recording artist and committed philanthropist showed how committed he is to charitable causes and to cancer research.[…]
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Sometimes you just have to get down and dirty for a good cause. At least Terrence Cody, Chris Rogers and others believe so. Former University of Alabama defensive back Chris Rogers recently organized a charity paintball tournament to raise money for breast cancer research. In August of 2007, Rogers’ mom[…]
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Katherine McPhee, former American Idol contestant and current star of NBC’s Smash, recently traveled to Africa as an ambassador of ‘Malaria No More.’ This charitable organization is “determined to end malaria deaths in Africa by 2015.” McPhee’s trip began in Accra, Ghana, and will continue to Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasco. Malaria[…]
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