Archive for the ‘Celebrity Endorsement’ Category
Alec Baldwin donates a cool $1 million to his alma mater
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: January 6, 2010
Famed actor Alec Baldwin has established a scholarship for his alma mater, New York University at the Tisch School for the upcoming academic year by giving $1 million: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/alec-baldwin-drama-scholarship-established-at-new-york-university/
RHCP Kiedis shops for Cambodian poor
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 21, 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis is hosting a shopping fundraiser for the poor communities of Cambodia. He is doing this on behalf of the efforts of Cambodian’s Children’s Fund and guests can present donations and/or gifts to the boutique in Hollywood. http://www.shopforacause.us.com/
John McEnroe and Melanie Oudin volley for Baltimore’s charities
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 16, 2009
Last week, tennis stars John McEnroe and Melanie Oudin played in a charity exhibition for Pam Shriver’s 24th annual Baltimore Community Foundation Tennis Challenge. McEnroe was his usual self, jabbering away and making sure all the calls went his way: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.tennis10dec10,0,5006023.story
Andy Roddick recently held charity dinner for foundation
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 3, 2009
Tennis star Andy Roddick recently held his charity dinner for his foundation which helps neglected children. Cost of admission was $750, with all proceeds going to the charity and a bonus performance by Captain Fantasic himself, Sir Elton John.
PSAs for Volunteerism week
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: October 20, 2009
As mentioned below, all networks have collaborated to promote volunteerism. Here is Morgan Freeman and Matthew McConaghey in their respective public service announcements:
McConaughey seeks help for veterans in PSA
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: October 12, 2009
Actor Matthew McConaughey will appear in a new public service announcement that promotes supporting returning veterans from overseas. This program, called Welcome Back Veterans, has been launched and supported by Major League Baseball: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS105873+05-Oct-2009+PRN20091005
Bryan Clay makes his proposal for Chicago in 2016
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: October 2, 2009
Bryan Clay, in addition to his rigorous training regimen, has made the trip to Copenhagen, Denmark to aid in the United States’ bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games in Chicago. Here is the video: http://www.universalsports.com/mediaPlayer/media.dbml?id=651933&db_oem_id=23000
Carmelo Anthony helps subsidize practice facility at Syracuse
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: September 30, 2009
Even though he only spent a year at Syracuse University, Carmelo Anthony has donated $3 Million to help the construction of a brand new practice facility at Syracuse: http://www.9wsyr.com/content/sports/su_sports/story/Carmelo-Anthony-visits-Syracuse-to-open-practice/A7yP9AHw6E2579KH_Kx6AQ.cspx //
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