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Celebrity Gives Back: Bethenny Frankel Uses Fame for Good

2012-02-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan Let me just start off by saying I am a huge Bethenny Frankel, Real Housewives of New York City, and Bravo TV fan. That said, I’ve watched Bethenny since her beginning days as a member on the ever-popular Real Housewives of NYC, and I’ve seen the overwhelming success she’s created for herself since then. For those who unfortunately don’t know who Bethenny is

Celebrity For a Cause: Ricky Martin Helps Fight for Children’s Rights

2012-02-02T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Ricky Martin is more than just a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter. He has been internationally honored for his humanitarian work and work against human trafficking. The Puerto Rican native created the Ricky Martin Foundation in 2000. According to their website, the Foundation “advocates for the well being of children around the globe in critical areas

Organization for a Cause: ASPCA’s New Campaign Unveils Puppy Mill Dangers

2012-02-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan I’m sure you’ve done it – I know I have. Yep, I’m guilty of having walked into a puppy store at the mall while indulging in my expensive shopping habit. But this is exactly what the ASPCA is asking us not to do. Why? Because puppy mills are places that put profit before the well-being of the pups, and why should we support that? The ASPCA’s newest

Athlete For a Cause: Roger Federer Donates to Malawi Education System

2012-01-31T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Roger Federer is internationally known as one of the best tennis players of all time. He is an Olympic gold medalist and has been ranked in the top two in the world for eight years in a row. When he isn’t dominating on the court, Federer contributes his time to helping those in need. The Roger Federer Foundation was founded in 2003 to help the

Celebrity for a Cause: Real Housewife Jill Zarin Supports the Birthmark Project

2012-01-30T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan We all know Jill Zarin is famous for her vivid personality and bold opinions on the Real Housewives of New York City. Behind the scenes though, she is more than a fierce redhead – she’s a huge supporter of stepdaughter, Jennifer Zarin, and the Birthmark Project she created. Jennifer was born with a large facial birthmark that reaches from one side of her

Chiropractors For a Cause: Business Helps Support Military

2012-01-27T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell In Washington, one local business is going above and behind to help support our military. The Westwood Family Chiropractic is trading free sessions in return for items to send to soldiers overseas. The business teamed up with Adopt A Platoon, a nonprofit organization, in 2009. AAP helps every day civilizations send care packages to soldiers. They

Company Gives Back: Sleep Experts Finds Way to Support Local Non-Profits

2012-01-26T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan You probably don’t think much of it when you finally rest your head on the pillow at night. More often than not, you probably fall into bed and drift into a peaceful night’s sleep without as much as a second thought. But what about those people who don’t have a bed, much less a pillow, to call their own? Dallas-based mattress company, Sleep Experts, is

Celebrity For a Cause: Matt Damon Speaks Out For Educators

2012-01-26T07:58:00.001-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Matt Damon is an Academy Award winning actor and one of Hollywood’s favorite stars. He is best known for his roles in Good Will Hunting, The Bourne Ultimatum and True Grit. Matt has emerged in the past few years as one of the country’s most charitable celebrities. He used his fame on July 30th to speak up for educators. Matt joined thousands of people

Socialite For a Cause: Nicky Hilton Shows Support for the Troops

2012-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Although the Hilton sisters have a reputation for being wealthy socialites, that doesn’t mean they aren’t philanthropic. Nicky Hilton is helping to support the United States troops overseas by wearing a BFF bracelet. These bracelets connect with a BAFF (Best Armed Forces Friends) in the military and donate a portion of proceeds to charities that

Celebrities for a Cause: Musical Talents Unite for City of Hope

2012-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan From Sugarland to Barbara Streisand, several A-list artists are lining up to support City of Hope, a globally recognized institution in the research, treatment, and education of cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. How you ask? T-shirts. They’re pretty powerful things. Proceeds collected from special edition “Hope, Love, and Rock & Roll” t-shirts will benefit

Celebrity For a Cause: Steve-O Fights For Animals Rights

2012-01-23T09:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Steve-O, born Steven Glover, is famous for his crazy antics on MTV’s hit show Jackass. Although Glover is a comedian, he doesn’t joke around when it comes to animal rights. Recently, Glover has partnered up with PETA to help fight against using animal fur for fashion. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is the largest animal rights

Company for a Cause: Clorox Donates Funds to Support Children’s Healthcare

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan In this day and age, more and more companies are utilizing the Internet to champion their causes. Clorox recently joined the ranks and is making an impact in the world of children’s healthcare with the help of social media. That’s right, social media. Each time someone becomes a fan of the Clorox Facebook page through January 2012, Clorox will donate $1.00

Intel Gives Back to Developing Countries

2012-01-19T06:26:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Intel and their employees are giving back to developing countries through dispersing computers and training teachers. Through Intel’s Education Markets Platform Group, the technology giant has given over five million Intel-powered classmate PCs and has trained 10 million teachers in over 70 countries. As Suzanne

William and Kate raise £625,000 for the Child Bereavement Charity

2012-01-17T14:29:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Prince William and Kate Middleton hosted the 100 Women in Hedge Funds gala at St. James Palace Thursday, October 13, 2011 to benefit the Child Bereavement Charity, where Prince William is a patron. As the Child’s Bereavement Charity’s mission states, they aim “to make a real difference to bereaved families through providing

College Students for a Cause: Aggie Front for International Liberation and Touch A Life Ministries

2012-01-14T09:45:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones College is a special chapter of everyone’s lives. It’s four years we can devote entirely to ourselves and to finding what appeals to us professionally, to what helps us get through stressful times, to what we enjoy doing on a Friday night. So when I come across someone who devotes themselves entirely to others during the “best four years of our

Texas Tech University Fights Breast Cancer

2012-01-12T14:50:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon The Texas Tech University Red Raiders ended Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a bang. At their October 29th football game against Iowa State, fans were encouraged to, “Think Pink, Go Red”. Covenant Health System, in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Texas Tech University, asked game attendees to wear a pink ribbon to the game in honor of

Sir Bobby’s Online Charitable Auction Raises Over £200,000

2012-01-05T18:48:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Sir Bobby, well known English football manager of seven European organza tins and of the England national team, passed away after a 17 year battle with cancer. Before his courageous fight ended, Bobby was dedicated towards fighting cancer through raising money for his charity, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The Sir Bobby Robson

Royals Give Back: William and Kate Middleton Visit UNICEF

2012-01-04T19:34:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones The handsome Prince William and the stylish Kate Middleton, formally known as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, made a special visit to the UNICEF global supply center in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 2nd to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. They were accompanied by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark. Will

Students for a Cause: Texas A&M supports wildfire relief

2011-12-30T06:56:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon Wildfires have been blazing through Texas this year destroying thousands of homes and taking many lives. The loss suffered by Texans everywhere has been catastrophic. The fires have demolished farmer’s crops, engulfed entire towns, and left residents feeling powerless. Texas A&M is probably best known for its strong sense of Aggie tradition and active

Wilton School Kids Give Back to the Community

2011-12-29T06:54:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Learning from a young age to appreciate those around you and to appreciate what you have is very important. Giving back to those you benefit from is equally important. For the kids at Wilton Schools in Connecticut, they understand the importance of their school teachers, and what the community offers. In response, they wanted to give back and

Justin Bieber Gives Back through Christmas Album

2011-12-28T06:53:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra QuinonesJustin Bieber’s latest album will be a first. Not only is it his first Christmas album, but it will be one of the first albums that Universal (Music) will allow to give back to charity. The album will be released on November 1st and will benefit two of the musicians favorite charities Pencils for Promise and The Make-A-Wish Foundation. The

Halloween Festivities Give Back

2011-12-26T06:45:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson With Halloween quickly approaching, what better way to celebrate than by giving back? With an array of ways to be charitable this holiday season, there is something for everyone. From a virtual costume party, to trick-or-treating for a cause, each aspect of Halloween can benefit those in need. When purchasing a costume, proceeds from transactions at

Ready, Set, Awareness! Danica Patrick Vs. Patty Loveless for COPD Awareness

2011-12-23T10:46:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra QuinonesDRIVE4COPD has kicked off a high-profile social media competition led by DRIVE4COPD celebrity ambassadors, NASCAR racer Danica Patrick and Grammy Award-winning country singer, Patty Loveless. The purpose of the race is to see who can get the most people screened for risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the two weeks leading up

Celebrities for a Cause: Dirk Nowitzki helps sick children

2011-12-22T09:12:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon Dirk Nowitzki, star of the Dallas Mavericks, is more than your ordinary athlete. As the 7 ft, 245 lb power position on the team, he owns multiple Mavericks franchise records, including three-point field goals, free throws, rebounds, and points in a single game. The star has led the Mavericks to 11 consecutive NBA playoffs including the franchise’s first

Bon Jovi Gives Back through Opening a Charitable New Jersey Restaurant

2011-12-21T20:36:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Bon Jovi, famous American musician, decided to open a new type of restaurant. With one in six Americans going to bed hungry every night, Bon Jovi wanted to do something about it. At first, he and his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, volunteered at a food pantry near Saint Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church. However, the couple then decided to volunteer

Celebrities for a Cause: Cast of hit show ‘Mad Men’ give back to UCLA Rape Treatment Center

2011-12-20T23:21:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones Last week was a busy week for the cast and creators of the Emmy winning show Mad Men. Not only did they take home an Emmy for Best Drama Series, they hosted the annual UCLA Rape Treatment Center fundraiser on Sunday, September 25.The Santa Monica based treatment center is part of the UCLA Medical Center. It is exemplar in its field for providing

Celebrities Give Back: Will & Jada Smith Fundraise for Charity Water

2011-12-19T20:58:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon One and eight people in the world do not have clean drinking water. In many developing nations it is not strange for a person to dig with their children in sand for water, line up at a well for eight hours to have a turn, and carry 80 pounds of water in yellow fuel cans for five miles. Founder of Charity Water, Scott Harrison, began an organization that

ASU Student Athletes Learning to Give Back Together

2011-12-16T20:29:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Each year freshman athletes from Arizona State University give back to the community by volunteering at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure through setting up and working a water station for participants. Natalie Burgess, a former ASU diver, not only organizes the event but thinks it is a powerful way to teach the young athletes the values ASU hold for

Hollywood Stars Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month Through New Film “FIVE”

2011-12-15T11:22:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones “Direct your power. YOU have the power to stop breast cancer” is the slogan of the new Lifetime Original film “Five”. Since 1994, Lifetime Television has been promoting awareness and activism around the issue of breast cancer. They have been dedicated to informing their viewers of the severity of breast cancer, and this year is no different. On

Celebrities Give Back: George Clooney and Ocean’s 11 cast members founded “Not On Our Watch”

2011-12-14T17:52:00.001-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon George Clooney is best known for his charming character in movies rather than his commitment to a number of charitable causes. Clooney’s most personal charity work might be Not On Our Watch, which he founded with his Ocean’s 11 co-stars Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt, as well as producers Jerry Weintraub and David Pressman. Their mission is

Tennis Champs Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Vera Zvonareva and Novak Djokovic Give Back

2011-12-13T13:59:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Tennis has changed drastically over the years. At first opponents had rivalry’s, but now, opponents have the utmost respect for each other. Not only do competitors get along, they give back. Roger Federer started a foundation that works to build schools in Africa. Serena Williams also works to build schools in Africa and Vera Zvonareva is persistent

Matt Damon Gives Back through Charity Water Bottle

2011-12-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones Matt Damon has quite the resume. Not only is he an Oscar winner for his screenplay “Good Will Hunting”, but he has been in countless notable films spanning all genres. Though most know him for his work in Hollywood, Damon has as notable Humanitarian resume as he does in acting. He is one of the founders of Not On Our Watch, an organization that

Malaga Bank and Sweepstakes Winner Give Back

2011-12-09T08:50:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon In Torrance, California, Mr. Melvyn Frumes was just named the winner of the Malaga Bank $5K Sweepstakes. The bank-sponsored sweepstakes ran from July 1 through September 30, 2011. The goal of the sweepstakes came in two parts. The first was to give back to an individual client, and the second was to give back to the community. What was rare about

Stephen Sondheim Gives Back for the Friends in Deed Charity Treasure Hunt

2011-12-08T11:18:00.001-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson Composer Stephen Sondheim lent his talents by creating clues for the Friends in Deed charity treasure hunt, Monday October 3, 2011 at the American Museum of Natural History. Friends in Deed, a non-profit crisis center for life-threatening illness, wanted to celebrate their 20th anniversary in a unique way sending guests through the Primitive Mammals

Uptown Liz is Spreading the Gift of Giving through Facebook!

2011-12-07T21:03:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones Uptown Liz is offering a “charitable” way to give back during the holidays. It’s a contest that will be held on Facebook for all our lucky followers. Here’s how it works: we will post one question a day on the Uptown Liz Facebook page, regarding a variety of topics. Each trivia question will have only one correct answer, so the winner will be the

Celebrity Gives Back: Taylor Swift Supporting UNICEF Tap Project

2011-05-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine The UNICEF Tap Project was created in 2007 based on a rather simple concept: restaurants would ask their patrons to donate one dollar or more for the tap water they usually get for free, and all funds would support UNICEF's efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children globally. Since then, the project has raised almost $2.5 million

Kids for a Cause: Barstow Kids Give Back

2011-05-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Children at Crestline Elementary School in Barstow, CA were extremely eager to raise money to help feed other Barstow kids who may be hungry otherwise. A few weeks ago, elementary students participated in a dance-a-thon in return for pledges and donations totaling $780. The school is raising money for United Way, an organization that strives to help

Lotto Winners Give Back: Donating to Kids in Their Hometown

2011-05-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Jacki and Gilbert Cisneros purchased a winning lotto ticket last year in their hometown, Pico Riviera, CA. The winning lottery ticket was worth $266 million, making national headlines. Although the couple has moved away and spent millions on themselves, they wanted to give back to their hometown that had given them so much. The wealthy couple announced on

Celebrity Gives Back: Prince William Working with Centrepoint

2011-05-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine It is easy to get distracted in all the recent Royal Wedding hype, but don't forget that the United Kingdom's Prince does his fair share of charitable acts. Prince William has been working with the UK homeless charity, Centrepoint, since 2005. He even hit the streets of London to spend a frigid night outside in order to really understand what it's like to

Hair Stylist for a Cause: Stylist Working With a Local Women's Resource Program

2011-05-18T14:41:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Anyone can give back in their community. All you have to do is be creative and think of your own talents that can be used to do some good. This is exactly what local hair stylist, Michael Ferrell, has been doing in his hometown, Seaside, Oregon. Ferrell is working with a women's resource program to provide free haircuts to local women preparing to reenter

Celebrity Gives Back: Kate Bosworth Models Earrings for DoSomething.org

2011-05-16T17:17:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the United States that helps young people volunteer for causes they are passionate about. According to their website, "DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action

Celebrities Gives Back: Beyonce and Michelle Obama Want You to Work That Body

2011-05-13T16:28:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine First Lady, Michelle Obama, has created the Let's Move campaign, which strives to move America to raise a healthier generation of kids. According to letsmove.gov, "Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. The numbers are even higher in African

Community for a Cause: For the Love of Angie

2011-05-11T12:56:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine I grew up in a small community of about 7,000 people in Northern California. Although I have grown up and moved away, Corning will always hold a special place in my heart. Corning is small town where everyone knows everyone, but most importantly, they all support one another. Recently, I have been touched by a story about one local resident and the outpour

Celebrity Gives Back: Nicole Kidman Supporting Women's Rights

2011-05-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Oscar-winning actress, Nicole Kidman, does more than just entertain her fans with her profound talent and elegant presence. The Australian native is very involved with the fight for women's rights. She works with UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. UN Women focuses on bettering peace and security,

Kids for a Cause: Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's Children Raise Money for Project A.L.S.

2011-05-06T17:52:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Ben Stiller and wife, Christine Taylor, have always encouraged their children to give back, which recently inspired their eight year old daughter, Ella, to start her own lemonade stand in order to raise money for Project A.L.S. Five year old younger brother, Quinlin, helped with the lemonade stand as well. The two ended up raising $120 for Project A.L.S.,

Celebrities Give Back: Rihanna, Eva Mendes and Leighton Meester Support DKMS

2011-05-04T16:16:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine There are numerous people all around the world that support the fight against leukemia every day. Last Thursday, well-known celebrities Rihanna, Eva Mendes and Leighton Meester attended the annual gala for DKMS, an organization that connects bone marrow and stem cell donors with patients in need. During the gala, Rihanna received an award for her recent

Celebrity Gives Back: Lady Gaga's Relief Efforts in Japan

2011-05-02T14:58:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine When Lady Gaga isn't seen entertaining a crowd with her unique style and impeccable talent, she is partnering with charities and giving back in a variety of ways. Most recently, the celeb raised $1.5 million for relief efforts in Japan through the sale of her Japan prayer bracelets. Along with gaming site Zynga, Gaga is donating the proceeds to Save the

Kids for a Cause: Over 900 Students Give Back to Community Through Various Projects

2011-04-29T11:38:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine More than 900 students from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia participated in the Sixth Annual Community Service Day last Saturday. The students joined with many locals in the effort to make a difference in their own community. The students spread out over 30 different projects including visiting nursing homes, landscaping at Harrison High School,

Bikers for a Cause: Pair to Bike Across the U.S. to Raise Money for Housing

2011-04-27T14:47:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Two Bergenfield, New Jersey natives and young philanthropists decided to raise money and awareness for affordable housing in a very unique way. Sara Nessanbuam, 25, and friend, Ashley Tulley, are going to bike across the country in order to do just this. The pair will start the 11-week journey in South Carolina and end in Santa Cruz, California. Nine teams

Celebrity Gives Back: Ashley Judd Fighting for Human Rights and HIV/AIDS Education

2011-04-25T16:24:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Ashley Judd is an award-winning film and stage actor who is well known for her extraordinary acting performances and box-office hits. She recently took a break from her high-profile career, and is now spending most of her time fighting for human rights and HIV/AIDS education. In 2002, Judd found her true calling: as a humanitarian and advocate for those

Kids for a Cause: Eighth Graders Volunteer in the Bergenfield Special Improvement District

2011-04-22T19:53:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine When looking to volunteer, there's no better place to make a difference than in your own community. Three Bergenfield, New Jersey teens recently stepped up to help clean up the decorative planters in the Bergenfield Special Improvement District. The young philanthropists, Vincent DeBellis, DJ Haskins and James Hamilton, coordinated a clean-up plan to

Celebrities Give Back: Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher's Foundation, DNA

2011-04-20T17:03:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine The DNA, Demi and Ashton Foundation, was created by one of Hollywood's hottest couples. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher created this organization to "raise awareness about child sex slavery, change the cultural stereotypes that facilitate this horrific problem, and rehabilitate innocent victims." Sex slavery is a taboo topic, and most celebrities don't want

Celebrity Gives Back: Ke$ha Against Clubbing

2011-04-18T15:40:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Music artist, Ke$ha, is passionate about more than just her songs. She has recently joined PETA in order to protest the hunting of Canadian baby harp seals. The talented singer is featured in new campaign ads for animal rights. You can check out these ads at http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/04/13/

Red Cross for a Cause: Give Blood and Save a Life

2011-04-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine People all across the country have donated blood this year, but the American Red Cross still needs more. With blood products going out the door almost as fast as donations are coming in, the amount of blood available for patients is still below what it should be. While most people are aware that blood is needed to treat accident victims or patients having

Celebrity Gives Back: Ashley Greene is Official Spokeswoman for Donatemydress.org

2011-04-13T15:32:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Twilight film series star, Ashley Greene, is proving to be a sweetheart both on and off the screen. For the third time, Greene is the official spokeswoman for donatemydress.org, a national campaign that "encourages girls to donate their prom and special occasion dresses to others who need them." Greene recently told People Magazine, "In high school, I

Kids for a Cause: Brooklyn Kids Give Back in South Africa

2011-04-11T16:48:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Malaak Compton-Rock, avid philanthropist and wife of comedian Chris Rock, has been assisting and funding Bushwick, Brooklyn students to travel to South Africa to help the impoverished and the AIDS orphans. Compton-Rock is doing more than just assisting the less fortunate in South Africa. You can even say that she is killing two birds with one stone. The

Project for a Cause: LIVESTRONG and URDB World Records Team Up to Break Cancer

2011-04-08T16:49:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Each year, nearly 70,000 people ages 15-40 are diagnosed with cancer. Despite this significant number, most young adults don't even think about cancer and often ignore early warnings signs. This week is devoted to promoting cancer awareness for young adults. We are now nearing the end of National Young Adult Cancer Week, but it is never too late to

Recycling for a Cause: Going Green for Pink

2011-04-06T18:25:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Millions of computers, monitors, printers, televisions, cell phones, laptops, PDAs and other electronic devices are thrown into our nation's landfills each year. These items are not only polluting our earth, but these toxic chemicals are being put into our environment, which have shown a connection to cancer. Going Green for Pink is a recycling program

Celebrities Give Back: Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Patty Jenkins Directing Short Film about Breast Cancer

2011-04-04T09:58:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine What do Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Patty Jenkins have in common? Aside from their profound talent in the entertainment industry, these women are all taking part in Project Five, a five part anthology series on Lifetime. The talented group of celebrities are joining together to direct a short film about breast cancer, which will recount

April for a Cause: Autism Awareness Month

2011-04-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Today is the first day of April, which also marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month. I have friends that work with autistic children and through them I have realized the importance of promoting autism awareness. The month of April is dedicated to bringing attention to the growing need for concern and awareness about autism. According to

Kids for a Cause: Young Teen Launches her own Charity, If Not You, Who?

2011-03-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Erica King from Dedham Country Day School seems like an ordinary 13-year-old. She is an active participant in her school and community, playing ice hockey, field hockey and lacrosse. She enjoys spending time with her friends and meeting new people. King is very focused on her goals and having fun while accomplishing them. But this young girl from

Celebrity Gives Back: Ne-Yo Involved in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America

2011-03-28T17:17:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Talented singer, songwriter and Grammy winner, Ne-Yo, has been an advocate for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for quite some time. Recently, he has been involved in their Stop Bullying: Speak Up campaign which strives to stop bullying by speaking up, telling an adult, being friendly to those who are bullied and getting involved in bullying

Kids for a Cause: Teens for Jeans

2011-03-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Aeropostale's fourth annual Teens for Jeans drive has just ended, but the outcome was phenomenal! In just four weeks, 542,411 pairs of jeans were collected by various participants. After four years, over one million pairs of jeans have been collected from the campaign, which is enough to clothe all the homeless teenagers in the United States and Canada

Cruising with a Cause: Hope Floats

2011-03-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Cathy and Bill Huckaby came up with a brilliant idea to combine vacations with volunteering, something that had never been thought of before. The Lodi, California natives were on a cruise ship in the Caribbean when they decided that something was missing on their trip. The cruise stopped in St. Thomas, a port city in the Caribbean, and the Huckabys were

Celebrity Gives Back: Matt Damon's Hope in a Bottle

2011-03-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Anyone that knows me knows that I am passionate about two things: helping others and recycling. Yes, two very different things, but with the help of Matt Damon, everyone can easily do both of them! You can go to http://gift.water.org/ and purchase a unique, environmentally friendly CamelBak bottle that can be reused so you won’t have to buy plastic

Celebrities Give Back: St. Patrick's Day Edition: Ireland's Bono, Colin Farrell and Pierce Brosnan

2011-03-17T13:12:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This has always been a fun holiday, but it now reminds me of some of my most cherished memories. Last year I lived in Dublin, Ireland for 11 months. I was studying abroad for the year, and can easily say it was the best year of my life. In spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, I would like to write about Irish celebrities and the good that

Battle for the Bands: Keri Hilson and Amber Riley are Ready to Battle

2011-03-16T11:55:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine According to dosomething.org, the month of March is "Music in our Schools" month. Dosomething.org currently has a Battle for the Bands campaign that strives to keep schools across the country from losing their music education programs. There are two ways you can get involved: 1. "Create a music video about music ed. with your orchestra, garage band, jazz

Give Back for a Cause: Relief Donations to Help with Recent Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

2011-03-14T16:27:00.000-07:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Japan has been faced with a horrific disaster over the past week. An 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday which triggered a tsunami that followed in a region north of Tokyo. Officials say that at least 10,000 people were killed in this fatal natural disaster and an estimated 200,000 people are living in temporary shelters. There are currently more

Give Back Your Goods: De-cluttering, Sports Items

2011-03-11T09:56:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Give back your goods and start your Spring cleaning early! This week we want to focus on de-cluttering your house and garage by giving back your old sports items to programs that will donate them to for a good cause. Peace Passers is a non-profit that is passionate about providing the culture of soccer to those who may not be able to experience it

Celebrity Gives Back: Zooey Deschanel Hosts Charity Cocktail Party to Raise Money for DKMS

2011-03-09T15:23:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Zooey Deschanel not only excels at acting, singing and dancing, but the talented performer does a phenomenal job fighting for leukemia patients. Deschanel recently hosted a swank charity cocktail party in Beverly Hills that benefited DKMS, the world's largest bone marrow donor center. The party combined Deschanel's two passions, saving lives and great

Kids for a Cause: Smith River Elementary School Gives Back

2011-03-07T16:47:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine The students at Smith River Elementary School are donating their time and effort to do great things. The school hosts an annual food drive, and they collected nearly 1,000 food items in just two weeks this year. In order to get the children more enthusiastic about the food drive, there was a competition among K-4 and 5-8 grades to see who could bring in

Give Back Your Goods: De-cluttering, Clothing Edition

2011-03-04T09:18:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Last week, I mentioned the importance of de-cluttering and giving back your old goods to a good cause. This week I would like to focus on items that I, personally, have way too much of. These items always seem to accumulate in my closet and I desperately need to get rid of them… clothes! If you are anything like me, you have an abundance of clothes that

Celebrity Gives Back: Matthew McConaughey's Just Keep Livin Foundation

2011-03-02T10:24:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Matthew McConaughey has always been one of my favorite actors. His good looks, charm and outstanding acting abilities are enough alone to sweep me off my feet. But when I found out about his non-profit organization, Just Keep Livin Foundation, I knew I had fallen in love. The Just Keep Livin Foundation was created “with hope of encouraging children to

Kids for a Cause: Philanthropy Cooked up at George White Elementary

2011-02-28T16:39:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine The Community Service Program at George White Elementary School donated almost 150 new pots and pans to local charitable organizations. The students, led by PTA mom, Melissa Pearl, were inspired to give back to their community after seeing their local Albertsons supermarket offer, which gave shoppers one blue reward sticker for every $10 spent. The

Give Back Your Goods: De-Cluttering, Kids Edition

2011-02-25T17:58:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine Oprah Winfrey has been known to emphasize de-cluttering in her television show and magazine, and offers a number of tips to get you started in the organizational process. Last year, Winfrey led by example, selling her extra “junk” on eBay. She donated all proceeds earned from these items to her charity, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, which educates and

Celebrity Gives Back: Christina Applegate's Foundation, Right Action for Women

2011-02-23T10:20:00.000-08:00

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine You might recognize this talented actress from the highly popular television series, Married With Children, or such films as The Sweetest Thing and Anchorman, but behind the screen, Christina Applegate has faced many struggles. In April 2008, at the age of 36, Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer. She didn't know how to handle the disease, and

Kids for a Cause: Students Raise over $2,000 for Fellow Students Experiencing Homelessness

2011-02-21T18:09:00.000-08:00