Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Mr. Richard J Stephenson dedicate their lives to creating a better world for future generations. Recognized for her philanthropic efforts in the areas of children’s health and wellness, poverty, and education, Dr. Stephenson serves as Vice Chair of Gateway for Cancer Research, a nonprofit organization committed to funding innovative cancer research around the world that helps people living with cancer to feel better and live longer as researchers work to end cancer as we know it. Elton John and David Furnish to Host 31st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Feb 13, 2023 Seeing our community come together in person has filled me with such pride, joy, gratitude and most importantly hope. The EB community showed up in an epic way. The patient warriors, doctors, scientists, professors, biotech geniuses, artists, comedians, and families navigating this disease were all shining bright in Seattle! There is power in people coming together for a good cause. So, thank you to everyone who has stood by us and believed in us. I feel more confident than ever – we can cure EB. We can make an impact for the millions out there battling a rare disease,” said Jill Vedder, Co-Founder and Chairwoman at EBRP.

Grammy award-winning singer Rihanna has time and again proven her dedication to helping children in need, and created her Believe Foundation in 2006 to help terminally ill children.Appearing together at Peace Day Live, a flagship event run by Peace One Day, the speakers will call for action in three key areas to advance peace in communities around the world. The core themes, protecting people, planet, and wildlife, have been identified as essential enablers of peace, not only in conflict zones but in the towns and cities of the most developed nations. On the evening of October 22nd, the patients, families, medical experts and supporters were invited to the Chihuly Garden & Glass to enjoy art, comedy, a live auction, and more. The Venture Into Cures Dinner was not short on special moments; guests were welcomed by none other than “The Mayor” of Major League Baseball, Sean Casey, and enjoyed some comedy by the Roastmaster General, Jeff Ross. They also got to enjoy a private viewing of the museum, participate in a live auction, and even experienced an impromptu karaoke moment featuring leading EB researcher, clinician and recipient of the EBRP Butterfly Leadership award, Dr. Jean Tang along with Eddie Vedder.

She also performed at charity concert for Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and met some of the organization’s Small Miracle kids & staff.An Unforgettable Evening is WCRF’s flagship fundraising event featuring extraordinary honorees and tributes to cancer survivors and the memory of those impacted by cancer. For over 20 years, this event has brought together leaders in entertainment, cancer research and corporate philanthropy to raise funds for pioneering cancer research conducted at leading medical and academic institutions in California and across the U.S. Jolie first became personally aware of worldwide humanitarian crises while filming Tomb Raider in Cambodia. She eventually turned to The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR), the agency mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide, for more information on international trouble spots.

Asked what she hoped to accomplish meeting with refugees and internally displaced persons in more than 20 countries, she stated, “Awareness of the plight of these people. I think they should be commended for what they have survived, not looked down upon.”In partnership with charities across the nation, Rihanna has performed a number of concerts to raise funds for both those charities and the Foundation. After her performances, she met children from the local charities, signing autographs and posing for pictures with her young fans. U2’s The Edge and Bob Ezrin Launch ohyay Gallery to Celebrate Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction Dec 2, 2021 Hamilton and other F1 stars, such as Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, Sebastian Vettel, Jarno Trulli and Kimi Raikkonen have all signed unique displays for an auction benefitting the children’s hospital. The auction will run at Starcards.org until June 30th. Starcards Tennis Auction for GOSH

Eddie Vedder played two intimate concerts in his hometown of Seattle at Benaroya Hall on October 23rd and 24th to bring support to a cause that is near to his heart – EB Research Partnership ( EBRP). Hayek breastfed a desperate mother’s hungry baby during a fact-finding trip to Sierra Leone, Africa, in 2008. Abdul’s spirit of compassion aligns perfectly with the Hollywood Christmas Parade, a cherished tradition that has been spreading holiday cheer and fostering community spirit for an incredible 91 years. Just as Abdul extends her philanthropic hand to organizations like Wigs & Wishes, Children’s Hospital LA, No Kid Hungry, American Humane Association, and Dancers Against Cancer, the Hollywood Christmas Parade proudly supports causes like Marine Toys for Tots, ensuring that underprivileged children experience the joy of the holiday season. The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation ( BCRF). WCRF was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow. In 2001 Jolie was recognized and named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, to help educate the public not only about the plight of refugees, but also about the perseverance and courage they show in overcoming all odds to rebuild their lives.The free-to-register digital experience will unite millions around the world for a day filled with hope, reflection and connection! many lost their lives. David also travelled to the Philippines to meet children and families affected by the typhoon. She has donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations, with most of her money going to three foundations: The Angel Network, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation, and The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation. What’s more, the sultry singer also finds time to support charities which focus on disaster relief, AIDS and environmental issues. Using her talk to show to publicize The Angel Network, Winfrey has said that 100% of any donation you give, goes directly towards funding a project. Some examples of the projects are The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa and Rebuilding the Gulf Coast.