Sinise Launches Micro Charity

Actor Gary Sinise, star of CSI: New York, has announced the launch of The Gary Sinise Foundation, a micro charity dedicated to fund raising for various charity organizations that support members of the military.  The launch is slated to take place at a National Press Club luncheon on June 30th.

Sinise is an Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor in the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump, in which he portrayed Lieutenant Dan.  Sinise has also appeared in On the Road in Iraq with our Troops and Gary Sinise, a FOX News Documentary and has starred in feature films such as Ransom, Apollo 13, The Forgotten and The Human Stain.

Sinise’s Charity Work

In addition to the charity, Sinise will discuss his participation in an award-winning feature length film titled, Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good.  The film chronicles Sinise and his band while they travel around the world giving performances dedicated to the nation’s military.  The National Press Club has scheduled a free movie screening on June 29th.

Sinise is a Presidential Citizens Medal recipient and is only the second actor to receive the prestigious award.  The other honoree was the late great Elizabeth Taylor.  Sinise also serves as the spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial Foundation and is the co-founder of Operation International Children.  Sinise has traveled with the USO many times for the purpose of entertaining U.S. military troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Those wanting to give to this micro charity can make online donations.

Olivia Newton-John Sings for Micro Charity

International pop star and music legend Olivia Newton-John is scheduled to sing at an upcoming AFL football match with the aim of raising money for her micro charity, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.  The performance will take place on May 27^th at the match between Melbourne and Carlton.  Melbourne is Newton-John’s hometown.

Olivia’s Charity in the Works

Olivia Newton-John’s online charity was founded in 2003.  Since that time, $15 million has been raised to fund the facility.  Due to open next year, the “O” centre requires another $10 million in donations to make the dream a reality.

“I’m incredibly excited at the opportunity to perform in front of a big crowd in my home town of Melbourne and urge all footy fans to come along and give generously so we can now help complete the O” said Olivia.  ”I also want to acknowledge the Melbourne Football Club and especially president Jim Stynes for all their tremendous support.”

Newton-John goes on to say that Stynes has his own personal battle, one that inspires Olivia to move forward with the project.

In addition to the public donations expected to be received for the charity organization, Olivia has released a new cookbook titled LivWise.  The proceeds from the book will be added to other funding sources for the centre.  The book’s publisher’s stated: “The recipes were created in her own kitchen along with recipes contributed by friends and chefs at her Australian health retreat, Gaia.  In Livwise, Olivia explains her belief in the importance of eating a healthy diet in order to maintain wellness and balance.”

Those wishing to give to her charity organization can make a micro charity donation online.

Adam Lambert Supports Micro Charity

First, Justin Bieber did it.  Now, Adam Lambert has done it as well.  Both performers have asked fans and supporters to send money to a micro charity in honor of their birthdays.  Bieber asked for $17,000 for his 17^th birthday.  Likewise, Adam Lambert has asked for $29,000 for his annual celebration.

Like Bieber, Lambert’s supporters have gone above and beyond – more than the American Idol star could have predicted.  At the last count, Lambert’s call for online donations far exceeded his goal.  The $29,000 mark was broken in two days, leading Lambert to make a bold move and raise the goal to $290,000.  Even Lambert was surprised when the campaign’s total reached $323,255.  The funds raised by Lambert’s fans will be earmarked for helping poor people worldwide via the organization charity: water.

“I am so excited to be a part of charity: water and able to give back to those in need,” said Lambert.

Lambert’s Micro Charity

Lambert’s charity of choice is charity:water, an organization that brings safe, clean water to people living in developing nations.  Thus far the charity has funded more than 3,800 water projects throughout the world.  It is estimated that over 1,742,000 people throughout 17 countries have been helped over the past four years since the organization’s inception.  Additionally, charity:water has raised in excess of $22 million to promote education and awareness, as well to operate the charity and fund new and ongoing water projects.

While Lambert’s campaign may have ended, supporters are encouraged to donate online to enable charity:water to continue helping poor people worldwide.

Celebrities Endorse Micro Donations for the Bath Half Marathon

Micro donations are being provided by The Bath Half Marathon supporters. Fearne Cotton, UK radio and TV personality, is scheduled to run the Bath Half Marathon in March, with the aim of raising money for CoppaFeel, a breast cancer charity.

CoppaFeel is one of many cancer micro charity organizations that support education, awareness, and testing for the disease. Donations can be made online to encourage crowdfunding, the act of pooling small resources to make a big impact.

Cotton will compete in support of CoppaFeel, a charitable organization founded by 24 year-old Kristin Hallenga. Hallenga was misdiagnosed two times by doctors before learning that she had an advanced stage of breast cancer.

Cotton says about Kris: “She is one of the most inspirational and brave people I have ever met. Whilst fighting an incredibly brave battle of her own, Kris set about making it her mission to educate young women on the importance of checking their boobs regularly and knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.”

Marathon Micro Donations

This year the Bath Half Marathon celebrates its 30th anniversary. It continues to be one of the most admired city center events throughout the UK. Last year that charity raised over £1.3 million ($2 million).

Nearly 100 people are expected to participate in the event on March 6. More information on micro donations can be found on the charity’s website.

Micro Charity News: Avril Lavigne Starts Charitable Foundation

In news that will likely interest micro charity philanthropists, Avril Lavigne – songwriter, singer, actress, fashion designer and philanthropist – has established the Avril Lavigne Foundation, which can be described as a micro charity with a mission to help children who are seriously ill or living with a disability.  The Foundation has partnered with Erase MS, Easter Seals, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation (Avril having previously worked with Make-A-Wish and Erase MS).

Beyond Her Micro Charity, Ms. Lavigne Has Supported Multiple Causes

Avril came onto the music scene in 2002 at the young age of 17, with her debut album Let Go.  Over the past eight years, Ms. Lavigne has been charitably involved with multiple causes and organizations, including Make-A-Wish, Erase MS, Make Some Noise, Amnesty International, the US Campaign for Burma, and War Child.  In 2010, Avril attended the Clinton Global Initiative for the first time.  Earlier in the year, she was one of several artists to create a cover of K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”, as a means of helping to raise money for several relief organizations responding to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.  This was not the first time she used her voiced to support a cause.  In 2005, she recorded ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ for a compilation of peace songs to be used by War Child.  In 2007, she recorded ‘Imagine’ as a contribution to Save Darfur.

How You Can Help Those in Need (or Receive)

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