Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
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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Celebrities are teaming up once again to support children and the battle against AIDS in Africa. One of the top participants, Charlize Theron, happens to have founded the benefitting organization, called the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program, or CTAOP. Theron will be donating some of her most expensive and sought-after[…]
Read moreThe St. Louis Cardinals are prepping for their first home game of 2012, and this year their mission, along with that of all other MLB players, extends beyond the entertainment with which they provide their fans. Budweiser recently broadcasted its pledge to donate money in support of military charities throughout[…]
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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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This weekend featured the Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic, including a Friday night gala and an auction to benefit the Tim Tebow Foundation. One bidder put $100, 000 towards a personal meeting with the Jets’ new quarterback. “It was incredible,” Tebow said. “It’s humbling. You don’t feel worthy, but[…]
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Billy Gilman from Nashville, Tennessee, was famous for his voice at only 12 years old. As he grew older, however, he took a break from his music career to focus on volunteer work and charity. His first album “One Voice” sold over two million copies, and now he has co-written[…]
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Run, don't walk, to Walgreens and Duane Reade will supplies last to grab up the commemorative charity bracelets they are selling for the Magic Johnson Foundation. Teaming up to raise money for health, educational and social needs or urban communities, Walgreens is selling the bracelets at all 7800 of its[…]
Read moreMilitary family nonprofit Blue Star Families recently launched its newest program called Milkidz Club, with help from Onsite Health. The club works to support military children by connecting them, as well as providing mentoring, resources and opportunities to help them grow within their communities. The inception of MilKidz Club took[…]
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Yesterday morning, hundreds of children participated in the Easter Eggstravaganza, which benefits a charity called Matthew’s Mission. Held at the South Scranton’s Harmon Field, the event included 25,000 Easter eggs, prizes, treats, face paint, games and much more. Matthew’s Mission is an organization that works to fund special needs programs[…]
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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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