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Helen Mirren Channeled the Queen to Make a Dying Boy's Wish Come True [PHOTOS]

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:13:31 +0000

Occasional Queen Helen Mirren donned her Queenly garb once again, although this time it wasn't for the stage or to yell at drummers -- but to make a dying little boy's wish come true.

Add this to your list of reasons why Dame Helen Mirren is the effing best.

Beware of Tornado-Related Scams

Mark Richards — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:34 +0000

There are plenty of ways to offer help to the victims of Monday’s deadly Oklahoma tornado, but some of them will be fake. This seems to happen every time a disaster strikes, scammers! Watch out for imposters and scammers who will mislead the public and try to steal your personal information along with your money.

Kindly Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Visit Italy

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:58:50 +0000

Some days, you make more in tips than others. A woman on Tumblr shared a story about how her waitress mother recently got a $1,000 tip from a customer on a $60 bill. The rather large gratuity came after the woman told the customer how her family is from Italy and she has studied art [...]

Leonardo DiCaprio's Environmental Charity Auction Raises $38 Million

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:24:51 +0000

Amidst the decadence of the release of his film 'The Great Gatsby,' Leonardo DiCaprio is making good on his promise to help endangered animals and the environment, raising $38.8 million at a recent auction to benefit his charity.

Maybe this is why the ladies love him so much.

Animal Shelter Ordered to Return $189,000 Donation — And You Won't Believe Why

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:46:34 +0000

What’s in a name? Oh, about a couple hundred thousand dollars. The Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Oklahoma, has to return a donation of nearly $189,000 after learning it was meant for the Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Illinois. That’s right – two animal shelters, some 400 miles apart and they [...]

Twins With Cerebral Palsy Receive Awesome Custom-Built Playground Set

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:24:59 +0000

Thanks to some crafty handiwork and a dedicated support team, James and Libby Waechter can feel like any other kid. The 12-year-old twins from Wellington, Colorado who suffer from cerebral palsy recently had a specially-designed backyard playground built for them by students at Colorado State University’s Construction Management program. Donations of nearly $20,000 poured in [...]

See a Homeless Man's Reaction to Receiving $3,000

Emerald Catron — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:20:45 +0000

A few months ago, YouTube comedy channel Whatever 2ND struck gold when they filmed a homeless man do a pretty ridiculous trick with his mustache. The video went viral, and today it has over 1.7 million views. To repay him, Whatever 2ND raised money via Indiegogo to give to the man, named Clydesdale. They filmed [...]

Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn't As Helpful As You Think

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:35:35 +0000

If you think you’re saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you — you’re not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it’s part of a specific campaign, it doesn’t actually do much good. This starving [...]

Watch Miley Cyrus Surprise a Music Teacher with a New Piano [Video]

Jeff Giles — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:49:00 +0000

We hear a lot about how American schools continually need to battle for resources on behalf of their students, and few people would argue that we could do a better job of meeting those needs. That's where the Real Change Project comes in -- and with the help of an assortment of stars that includes Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, and Jason Mraz, they're helping make a difference.

Which Religion Gives The Most to a Homeless Man [IMAGE]

Eric Meier — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:25:35 +0000

While it’s nowhere near scientific, it is an interesting sociological study being on a street somewhere in America. A user on Reddit posted this photo which shows a man holding a sign asking ‘which religion cares the most about the homeless?” The labeled collection plates are: Muslim, Atheist, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Spiritual, Agnostic, Pagan and Christian. [...]

Leonardo DiCaprio Shows His Support for Gay Rights by Donating $61,000 to GLAAD

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:25:39 +0000

Leonardo DiCaprio, who's already a known do-gooder, gave Santa yet another reason to put him on the "nice" list this year -- the actor donated more than 60 large in support of gay rights at the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday (April 20).

John Mayer Helps Paint Louisiana Veteran's House

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:55:00 +0000

While John Mayer may be waiting on the world to change, he took some changes into his own hands on Wednesday, stopping on his way to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to help paint the home of a Louisiana Army veteran. The Grammy-winning artist joined up with the Fuller Center of Housing of [...]

Michigan Man to Walk 400 Miles on Stilts to Raise Money in the Fight Against Cerebral Palsy

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:37:02 +0000

Talk about standing tall. Neil Sauter, 29, is in the midst of walking around his home state of Michigan to raise money for the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan. Oh, and did we mention he’s doing it on stilts? Sauter, aka the Michigan Stilt Walker, suffers from a mild form of the disease. He began [...]

Katy Perry Teams Up With UNICEF, Visits Villages in Madagascar

Kat Lee — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:07:26 +0000

Katy Perry is proving to her fans and the general public alike that she's not just a pretty face, she's got a good heart to boot. The 'Wide Awake' songstress made a trip to Madagascar with UNICEF as a means to bring global attention to the African nation's struggle with poverty and political crisis.

Paralympian Ryan Chalmers to Go Cross-Country in His Wheelchair for Charity

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:21:00 +0000

Watch out, America. Here comes Ryan Chalmers. The 23-year-old Chalmers, who’s been in a wheelchair his whole life after being born with spina bifida, will travel cross-country in his wheelchair to raise money for Stay-Focused, an organization that helps teenagers and young adults enjoy diving. Chalmers will set off from Los Angeles on April 6 [...]

Britney Spears Gave a Bunch of Cash to a Stranger Because She's an Angel

Jessica Sager — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:05:31 +0000

Britney Spears got herself some karma points this week. The erstwhile ‘X Factor’ coach plunked down a Benjamin for a complete stranger, solidifying our desire to hug her forever. Showbiz Spy reports that Spears saw a stranger outside of a drugstore in Los Angeles who cried out, “Please help me … I’m at the end [...]

Internet Raises Money for Homeless Man Who Returned Lost Engagement Ring

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:15:00 +0000

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Never has that old adage been more literally on the money than in the case of Billy Ray Harris, a homeless man in Kansas City, Missouri who returned a diamond ring to a woman who accidentally dropped it in his coin cup when she [...]

Costumed Window Washers Are Real Heroes at Children's Hospital

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000

Superheroes are often used to cheer up kids who’ve been confined to the hospital. And while costumed do-gooders are always appreciated, a Pittsburgh-area window washing company thought of a novel way to make the experience even more memorable. Superhero window washers. That’s right, when the young occupants of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh woke up on a Monday in [...]

Selena Gomez to Host UNICEF Acoustic Charity Concert in NYC on January 19

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:01:16 +0000

Justin Bieber wasn't kidding when he told Oprah during his 'Oprah's Next Chapter' chat that he was attracted to (possibly former) girlfriend Selena Gomez because she has a huge, generous heart.

The singer/actress/designer/UNICEF ambassador will host an exclusive, one-night-only concert for UNICEF in NYC on Saturday, Jan. 19.

Happy Holidays! Man Gives Away Lottery Tickets to the Unemployed

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:47:05 +0000

Goodwill towards man has become goodwill towards the unemployed man this holiday in Spain. Bartolome Florido, 60, is a driving instructor who coughed up $2,000 on 333 lottery tickets. No, he’s not hoping to hit the jackpot — he’s hoping someone else does because he donated the tickets to people without jobs. Florido approached people [...]