The Shining Star Award honors individuals who embody the organization’s mission to make a lasting impact on children and their families through the power of a wish.

Said Aton: “We are thrilled to honor Robert Downey Jr. for his long-time dedication and generosity to Make-A-Wish. Robert has granted dozens of wishes for children around the world, and many more kids wish to meet him. Beyond the hope, strength and joy he personally brings to wish families, Robert has donated funds through his foundation “Random Act Funding” that allow many other children’s wishes to come true. In our eyes, and in the eyes of our kids, he is a real-life hero.”

One wish that Downey recently fulfilled was with nine-year-old Domenic, who has cystic fibrosis. Dominic’s one true wish was to be a superhero, and Downey Jr. worked with Make-A-Wish to make that dream come true. Downey also surprised seven-year-old Alex, who was born missing most of his right arm, by presenting Alex with a specially-made replica of Iron Man’s famous arm.

Downey is best-known for his role as Iron Man in the Iron Man and Avengers franchises as well as his title role in the Sherlock Holmes franchise. In 1992, Downey received an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, and won the BAFTA (British Academy Award) for Best Actor for his performance in the title role of Chaplin. In 2009 he was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for his role as Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder.

The Make-A-Wish awards are presented at the annual Wishing Well Winter Gala, where entertainment executives, celebrities, top business executives, community and civic leaders, medical professionals and philanthropists celebrate the children and families whose lives have been changed forever by the power of a wish. During the past three years, these meaningful events have collectively raised almost $3 million for wish kids living in Greater Los Angeles. Past honorees include sports stars Kobe Bryant, Landon Donovan and Oscar de la Hoya; philanthropists Sam Nazarian and Michael Rosenfeld; and medical pioneers Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, OneLegacy and Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA.

In addition to the award presentations, the evening will include entertainment, cocktails, sit-down dinner, one-of-a-kind silent and live auction items and wish granting. Additional award honorees will be announced shortly.

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Good Celebrity had a blast celebrating the Rams return to town at Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles’ inaugural Night For Wishes on Wednesday (September 21).

Hollywood’s Hyde Sunset welcoming Rams players, cheerleaders and staff, along with many Make-A-Wish children for the fun-filled night to welcome the team back home. Throughout the past 20 years, the Rams have raised over $2 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in St. Louis. The Los Angeles location is thrilled to continue its partnership in the team’s new home, according to a press release. 

LA Rams players and cheerleaders pose with Make-A-Wish LA ambassadors and wish recipients at the Inaugural Los Angeles Rams Night For Wishes! Players included event host Alec Ogletree (middle linebacker), quarterback Jared Goff, tight end Tyler Higbee, wide receiver Pharoh Cooper, Long snapper Jake McQuaide and wide receiver Nelson Spruce. . . . . . . #makeawish @make_a_wish_la #nfl #larams @jaredgoff @higbeedoe @misterogletree52 @kingtutt_chdown #ramsnightforwishes

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The Night For Wishes was hosted by Rams’ middle linebacker Alec Ogletree and NFL broadcaster Kara Henderson Snead.

@casekeenum7 made time to support @make_a_wish_la at the Inaugural LA Rams Night For Wishes! Hear our full interview at goodcelebrity.com. #ramsnightforwishes #larams #makeawish #makeawishfoundation @make_a_wish_la

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Good Celebrity also met with running back Todd Gurley, quarterbacks Case Keenum and Jared Goff, tight end Tyler Higbee, wide receiver Pharoh Cooper, long snapper Jake McQuaide, and wide receiver Nelson Spruce.

Todd Gurley takes questions from @abc7la, @foxnews and @goodcelebrity on his support for @make_a_wish_la at the inaugural Los Angeles Rams Night For Wishes! #NFL #larams #peopledoinggood @tg4hunnid

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In addition, we had an opportunity to catch up with former San Diego Chargers linebacker, Shawne Merriman, and Fox 11 Los Angeles Sports Anchor and Host Liz Habib.

Catch our interview with former #sandiegochargers player @shawnemerriman as he supports the Inaugural Los Angeles Rams Night For Wishes! #ramsnightforwishes #larams #nfl #makeawish

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The children and fans in attendance also had the chance to meet with the athletes and stars while enjoying food, fun, and dancing. All of the proceeds from the evening benefit Make-A-Wish’s local chapter and help grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions in LA County.

To learn more about supporting this organization, visit Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles at www.la.wish.org.

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The event took place at Sur in West Hollywood, the restaurant made famous by “Vanderpump Rules,” and was hosted by the organization’s founder, Lauri Burns.

Before heading into her party, Burns took a moment to share her personal story about being homeless with Good Celebrity.

The Teen Project LA was founded by Burns in 2007 and raises $2 million each year to take care of homeless children in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Currently, the charity is taking care of 60 kids.

According to Burns, the organization is one of the only drug-free treatment centers for homeless children in the area. They provide drug treatment and vocational schooling to give children a foundation to start their successful lives.

Good celebrities including Mark Wahlberg and Steve Harvey support The Teen Project LA to help it continue its mission of saving kids’ lives.

“We are a parent to the parentless,” Burns said.

Other party attendees including “So You Think You Can Dance” star Asaf Goren and “America’s Next Top Model’s” Eva Marcille took a moment to speak with us and share their passion for giving back.

“I was living in the back of my car for a couple months,” Goren said. “Your self-esteem is so low.”

He continued, “I’m here to tell them, nothing will stop them. Nothing will break them. It only makes them stronger.”

Meanwhile, Marcille said that this cause is close to her heart after growing up in LA and seeing homelessness first-hand. She also runs an organization called DTLA1 where she gives back to the homeless and said that The Teen Project LA is great because of their focus on the children.

Burns shared her gratitude with us for all the support and organization surrounding the event that will help her organization assist more children and said, “Because of tonight, we’ll be able to pick up kids that have been sleeping on the street for months or years and deliver them to a safe home.”

Learn more about The Teen Project LA here.

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Eastwood Ranch Foundation is founded by Alison Eastwood and is an animal welfare and rescue organization that strives to rescue furry friends from high-kill shelters to provide care and find them forever homes.

“We are so honored to be able to help animals in need and do our part to rescue homeless pets. It’s only through the generosity of our community that we can do this needed work and we appreciate your support!” said Alison.

During the fundraiser, Alison struck a pose with her superstar pop, Clint Eastwood. The pair was joined by fellow famous faces including Keanu Reeves, Frances Fisher, David Arquette, Joanna Krupa, Breeda Wool, and Brittny Gastineau.

The Good Celebrity team nabbed a few interviews with the talented guests while hanging out on the red carpet.

While chatting with Alison, she said that she felt like she needed to do something to stop animal abuse, which is what inspired her to create the foundation.

Fellow animal lover and supporter, Katie Clearly also took a moment to chat with us on the red carpet.

Check out the rest of our celebrity interviews below:

John Paul DeJoria of Paul Mitchell

Joanna Krupa

Frances Fisher

Breda Wool

Bojana Novakovic

Inside the event, artists including Brian Bowen Smith, Michael Muller and Steven Janssen featured pieces from their collections during a silent auction to raise money for homeless pets throughout the California community.

In addition to animal rescues, proceeds from the event help the organization raise awareness for any and all animal welfare causes through educating, campaigning and petitioning for animals across the country.

Check out all our interviews from the annual fundraiser on the Good Celebrity YouTube page.

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