The post Nurse Adopts Girl Who Had No Visitors During Hospital Stay appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

what you’ll do

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of victory… and a high-revving, 3.9-liter V8 engine. Because you just scored a brand new Ferrari 488 GTB! With an exterior built for performance, plus a top speed of 205mph and the ability to go from zero to 60 in 2.7 seconds, we hope you’re ready to live life in the fast lane from now on. And while this head-turning supercar is exceptionally speedy, its automatic transmission, HD controls, rear parking sensors, and “Bumpy Road” setting make it remarkably comfortable and easy to drive. The only downside? Dealing with friends/relatives/friends’ relatives constantly begging you for a ride. Good thing this bad boy only seats two. Taxes and shipping costs are on us!

who you’ll help

Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Their educational scholarships support private education tuition, homeschooling and tutoring for children in grades K–12, and higher education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents. To date, they’ve awarded over 20,000 scholarships in all 50 states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

 
This article originally appeared on Omaze.

The post Support Folds of Honor and Speed Away with Your Very Own Ferrari 488 GTB appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

Fresh off Sunday’s victory, Gillette brought Tom Brady to the Company’s World Shaving Headquarters in the heart of South Boston to shed his playoff scruff for the benefit of three non-profits with a long history of support from both Brady and Gillette. Together Brady and Gillette donated more than $100,000 to three organizations – Boys & Girls Clubs of South Boston, Best Buddies International, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – in recognition of the work they undertake daily to make a positive difference in the lives of Boston residents and beyond.

While at Gillette, Brady also signed three Gillette On Demand boxes, each containing a New England Patriots-branded razor handle and blades. These boxes will be auctioned off in the coming days, with all proceeds benefitting the event’s three charities. For fans of the team, these same team logo handles are sold exclusively through Gillette On Demand for $25. Special Edition Super Bowl LIII handles are also available for a limited time.

“Gillette’s long-standing tradition of celebrating hometown victories with a playoff beard shave-down continues today as we celebrate the incredible New England Patriots,” said Pankaj Bhalla, Gillette & Venus Director, North America. “We have always and will always stand behind men at their best, and there’s no better representation of that today than Tom Brady. We’re thrilled to be a part of his fresh start as he takes time to relax in the offseason and prepare for next season.”

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

The post Tom Brady Joined Gillette for a Victory Shave to Benefit Local Boston Charities appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

This was the eighth consecutive year that Thomas held the Music Box shows fully benefiting Sidewalk Angels, and the second year in a row that VNUE has helped raise money with its unique line of “instant live” recorded products.

The recordings of each show were made available immediately after they finished via VNUE’s set.fm and exclusive licensee DiscLive.

These shows, featuring Rob and his full band, and which Thomas has described as “singer-songwriter storyteller events,” featured him performing a range of material from both Matchbox Twenty and his critically-acclaimed solo albums, as well as other material.

“It was great partnering with VNUE again for the instant live recordings,” said Rob Thomas. “I’m so excited that the company was able to not only raise $20,000 for Sidewalk Angels Foundation, but also gave fans some cool mementos with the limited-edition CD sets (which we have never done before) and the download cards! We look forward to working with VNUE in the future.”

“I am so happy to again be working with Rob and Sidewalk Angels Foundation and the important work they do for animals,” said Zach Bair, CEO of VNUE and a dog lover himself. “I am beyond proud that we doubled the amount we raised for the charity last year, and that VNUE can contribute to this great cause, and at the same time, provide fans something very special to remember their shows.”

Fans can still purchase the show recordings by clicking on the below links, or by downloading the set.fm app:
– here
– here (for limited-edition “collectors series” download cards and numbered CD Sets)

Sidewalk Angels Foundation, founded by Marisol Thomas, Rob’s wife, is dedicated to providing critically needed funds and support to over 20 no-kill animal shelters and animal rescues across the country, that “help to fight for the rights and fair treatment of those with no voice.” Proceeds from each and every sale directly benefits Sidewalk Angels.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

The post Rob Thomas And VNUE’s set.fm Raise More Than $20K For Sidewalk Angels Foundation appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

Earlier this week, the Aerosmith frontman attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Janie’s House: a newly-renovated shelter for abused and neglected girls outside of Memphis.

The shelter was opened earlier this week on the Youth Villages Bartlett campus
thanks to a $500,000 donation from Tyler.

Its facilities are designed to offer treatment and accommodations for up to 14 girls who have experienced trauma in the past. The shelter was aptly named after Aerosmith’s hit 1989 song “Janie’s Got a Gun” about a girl who was abused by her family.

This is the second Janie’s House shelter that Tyler has opened. The first facility was opened in Atlanta back in 2017 – and with the help of Tyler’s philanthropic organization, Janie’s Fund, he hopes to open many more shelters in the future.

Janie’s Fund was created in partnership with the Youth Villages nonprofit in 2015. In addition to opening two Janie’s Houses, Tyler also made a $532,000 donation in December to support American foster children after they have aged out of the foster care system.

In total, Tyler’s initiative has raised about $4 million in funding for abused women and children.

(WATCH the news coverage below) – Photo by Janie’s Fund

This article originally appeared on Good News Network.

The post Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Donates $500K to Open Up Another Home for Abused and Traumatized Girls appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

what you’ll do

With two must-watch title fights, two ex-champions and one highly anticipated UFC debut, UFC 235 is epically stacked. And guess what? You’re going as Dana White’s VIP! You and a friend will get flown to Vegas, join Dana on stage for weigh-ins and take in the main event from the UFC President’s private section. Get ready to watch “Bones” Jones (fresh off his title capture!) defend his belt against rising contender Anthony Smith. Witness Kamaru Usman attempt to unseat Tyron Woodley. And see newcomer Ben Askren face former champion Robbie Lawler. But that’s not all… you’ll also score a private tour of the world-class UFC Performance Institute. AND you’ll be there for the Ultimate Vegas Sports Weekend, which features an action-packed lineup of sporting events, interactive experiences, athlete appearances, parties and more. Flights and hotel included!

who you’ll help

Headstrong provides cost-free, bureaucracy-free and stigma-free treatment for the hidden wounds of war. Working in partnership with Weill Cornell Medical College, one of the nation’s leading mental health care centers, Headstrong uses a comprehensive treatment program to help post 9/11 veterans deal with PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss and anger management. With your support, Headstrong can extend their proven program to reach more veterans in need.

 
This article originally appeared on Omaze.

The post Support Headstrong and Be Dana White’s VIP Guest at UFC 235 in Las Vegas appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

Cook, who works at the L.A. Memorial Stadium, always keeps the facility “in tip top shape” for the footballers. So as a means of showing some love to their beloved colleague, the Rams decided to surprise him with two tickets to the upcoming Super Bowl game against the New England Patriots.

In a video that was uploaded to the team’s Twitter page, Garcia can be seen walking into one of the stadium offices – and he is confused when he is greeted by Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks.

“One of the guys that works here, he said the general manager, Les, wanted to speak to me,” Garcia later told CBS Los Angeles. “And, well it made me a little nervous because that’s not an office you really want to get called into.”

Upon sensing Garcia’s anxiety, Cooks laughs and says there is no reason to be nervous. Instead, he just wanted to give Garcia a gift.

“On behalf of the team and organization, we would love to invite you and your son, Josh, round trip [to the] Super Bowl,” Cooks said. “You mean so much to us and everything that you do does not go unnoticed.”

Garcia is overwhelmed. Fighting back tears, he says that he has always wanted to go to the Super Bowl since he was a little boy – and now, he will be able to bring his own son to the game as well.

“Oh my god, are you serious?” Garcia says emotionally. “This is a dream come true.”

“From the bottom of my heart thank you, I love you guys. To have this and be with you guys in something so special like this. Wow, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you. Everybody.”

(WATCH the video below) – Photo by Los Angeles Rams

It takes a team to achieve the dream. @brandincooks had a little surprise for Alfonso, who keeps our facility in tip-top shape. #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/rzx92ROUi8

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 24, 2019

This article originally appeared on Good News Network.

The post Watch NFL Player Fulfill Lifelong Wish of Beloved Employee By Surprising Him With Super Bowl Tickets appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

what you’ll do

Join Arcade Fire’s Win Butler and Régine Chassagne in New Orleans for Mardi Gras! You and a friend will be Win and Régine’s special guests for their Krewe du Kanaval event, a joyful celebration of the deep historical and cultural bonds between Haiti and New Orleans. From enjoying the procession through the city with Win and Régine, to having them perform an Arcade Fire song for you and dining with them in the French Quarter, you’re in for a truly memorable experience! Flights and hotel included.

who you’ll help

In Haitian Creole, KANPE means “to stand up.” Your donation will help The KANPE Foundation get closer to achieving its mission of bringing support to some of Haiti’s most vulnerable families and helping them achieve financial autonomy. The KANPE Foundation works to find the best local Haitian organizations and talents who can help communities in need attain their goals in health, education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership and local infrastructure strengthening. They give the poorest communities a voice so that they can express their own needs, priorities and goals. Whether they’re building medical clinics or funding small businesses, The KANPE Foundation ensures that funds are properly distributed and that projects are carried out with respect for the goals of the community and according to strict norms of good governance and transparency.

 

This article originally appeared on Good News Network.

The post Support The KANPE Foundation and Celebrate Mardi Gras with Arcade Fire’s Win Butler & Régine Chassagne appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

“The Walk to End Epilepsy is the first and only Walk to End Epilepsy in California. It is our premier event for raising funds to help the more than 160,000 people affected by epilepsy and seizures in our local community,” said Rebekkah Halliwell, executive director, EFGLA. “Everyone who participates in the Walk — by leading a team, making a donation, sponsoring a person with epilepsy or volunteering — helps fund research and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as improved access to specialty and supportive care. Our goal this year is to raise $600,000, so we are extremely excited and thankful to all of our sponsors, partners and celebrities for supporting our efforts.”

The nationwide Walk to End Epilepsy, which began in Los Angeles and has now expanded to cities across the country, attracts participants from all over Southern California, and has had an impact across the state through support for statewide advocacy.
Over a lifetime, one in 10 people will have a seizure, and one in 26 will be diagnosed with epilepsy. There are more people living with epilepsy than with autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, combined. Yet, epilepsy receives one-tenth the research funding than any one of those neurological disorders.

In 2018, more than 4,500 participants attended the Walk to End Epilepsy in Southern California, including people with epilepsy, family and friends, corporate sponsors and medical professionals from epilepsy centers at major medical institutions. Together, they raised more than $500,000. The 2019 Walk will include various activities, such as a walk-through giant inflatable brain, team sign decoration stations, food trucks, arts and crafts, games, and more.
This year’s sponsors include: Sprouts Farmers Market, Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Greenwich Biosciences, CHOC Children’s Neuroscience Institute and many more.

To sign up or for more information about the Walk to End Epilepsy in Southern California, please visit WalktoEndEpilepsy.org/LosAngeles.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

The post Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles to Host its 12th Walk to End Epilepsy appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.

“With the help of the generous car collector community, we raised $9.6 million for charity, the most of any auction in our 48 year history,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “As a company that was built on giving back to the community, this is a significant milestone worth celebrating. We’re so grateful for the countless wonderful people and companies, from OEM partners to celebrities, who have joined us on this phenomenal journey. Giving back is the heartbeat of Barrett-Jackson and the collector car community.”

A total of 13 lots were generously donated to help raise funds and awareness for deserving charities across the country. The auction was adrenaline-filled as some of the greatest names in NASCAR were on the block in support of their favorite charities. Richard “The King” Petty, as well as former NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Rusty Wallace, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver David Ragan and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon each took to the auction block to encourage bidding during the sale of vehicles for their charities.

In keeping with tradition, Barrett-Jackson gave bidders the chance to own three very special VIN 001 vehicles. On Friday, Carolyn and Craig Jackson were the winning bidders of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 VIN 001 (Lot #3008), which sold for $1.1 million to benefit JDRF.

“I’m a lifelong Shelby enthusiast and enjoyed a long friendship with Carroll Shelby,” said Jackson. “Over the years I’ve collected several rare Shelby Mustangs, including the ‘Green Hornet,’ and more recently the experimental Shelby, ‘Little Red.’ The 2020 GT500 VIN 001 is a descendant of those vehicles, and I’m honored to have it as a part of my collection. More importantly, the money from the sale of this rare Mustang will be donated to JDRF. Type 1 diabetes is a terrible disease, and Carolyn and I are grateful to be a part of helping JDRF find a cure.”

The auction action continued on Saturday when Barrett-Jackson teamed up with Toyota North America for the sale of the 2020 Toyota Supra VIN 20201 (Lot #3010), which raised $2.1 million to benefit the American Heart Association and The Bob Woodruff Foundation. The winning bidders of the first global production Supra were renowned collectors Jeanette and John Staluppi. The spirit of giving continued when the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001 (Lot #3012) sold for $2.5 million, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting United Way for Southeastern Michigan, which was purchased by Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick.

Four Chevrolet Camaros as seen in the Hollywood blockbuster movie franchise “Transformers,” sold as one lot on Saturday. The four Bumblebee Camaros were seen in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (Lot #3009), “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (Lot #3009.1), “Transformers: Age of Extinction” (Lot #3009.2) and “Transformers: The Last Night” (Lot #3009.3). Sold as a group for $500,000 with an additional donation of $25,000, 100 percent of the sale benefited Operation Homefront, which helps build strong, stable, and secure military families.

“There are no words to express how blessed we feel to be able to support so many wonderful charity organizations,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “You simply can’t put a price tag on all of the good that will come from the millions raised to help our kids, members of our U.S. military and first responders live richer, fuller lives. There’s no doubting the generous spirit of this hobby when our consigners and bidders open their hearts to help where help is needed most.”

In total, 16 charity vehicles raised $9.6 million, which includes additional donations made on the block beyond the hammer prices. The 2018 Scottsdale charity vehicles include:

1. 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001 (Lot #3012) – $2,500,000 benefiting United Way for Southeastern Michigan
2. 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet (Lot #3011) – $200,000 benefiting Fighter Country Foundation at Luke Force Air Force Base
3. 2020 Toyota Supra – First Production VIN 20201 (Lot #3010) – $2,100,000 benefiting the American Heart Association and The Bob Woodruff Foundation
4. Chevrolet Bumblebee Camaro Collection (Lot #3009), (Lot #3009.1), (Lot #3009.2) (Lot #3009.3) – $525,000 benefiting Operation Homefront
5. 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 VIN 001 (Lot #3008) – $1,100,000 benefiting JDRF
6. Jeff Gordon’s 2016 Corvette C7.R (Lot #3007) – $600,000 benefiting the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation
7. 2015 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R (Lot #3006) – $500,000 benefiting the Petersen Automotive and Henry Ford Museums
8. 1981 Jeep CJ7 Custom SUV (Lot #3005) – $1,310,000 benefiting the Gary Sinise Foundation
9. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe (Lot 3004) – $165,000 benefiting Childhelp Through SEMA Cares purchased by singer/songwriter Ray J
10. 2018 Ford Fusion NASCAR Race Car (Lot #3003) – $300,000 benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children
11. 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix (Lot #3002) – $100,000 benefiting Task Force Dagger Foundation
12. 2015 Ford Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang (Lot #3001) – $100,000 benefiting Barrow Neurological Foundation
13. 2019 Bennington SW Series Boat (Lot #3000) – $100,000 benefiting The Arians Family Foundation

Consignments are now being accepted for the 2019 Palm Beach Auction, April 11-13, 2019. Visit the Barrett-Jackson website for advance tickets and information on VIP Packages. Also, follow Barrett-Jackson on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest news and information heading into the 2019 Palm Beach Auction.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is the leader in collector car and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of high-profile estates and private collections. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners MotorTrend (formerly Velocity) and the Discovery networks, Barrett-Jackson features extensive live television coverage, including broadcasts in over 150 countries internationally. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit Barrett-Jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.

This article originally appeared on Business Wire.

The post Barrett-Jackson Raises a Record $9.6 Million for Charity With Help From Celebrities appeared first on Positive Celebrity News, Good Celebrity Gossip, Positive Entertainment News | Good Celebrity.