Good News Notes: “Natalie Portman, an actor as well-known for her film roles as her dedication to causes ranging from the environment to animal welfare, has thrown her financial support behind a new investment round for Bowery Farming. The sustainable agriculture startup, the largest vertical farming firm in the U.S., secured over $300 million from both…
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Strictly star Katya Jones auctions jumpsuit for charity
Good News Notes: “Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has joined a long list of celebrities who are auctioning off some of their prized possessions for charity. The professional dancer is giving away a Miss Selfridge silver jumpsuit to help raise funds for Oxfam’s coronavirus response. The shiny jumpsuit (which looks more black/charcoal than silver in…
NHL Star Sidney Crosby Donates 120,000 Pounds of Food Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Good News Notes: “The novel coronavirus has been an economic wrecking ball. However, several celebrities have stepped in to provide some relief to communities. Hockey star Sidney Crosby is joining the ranks. Earlier this week, the National Hockey League announced that Sidney helped to donate 100,000 meals to the Pittsburgh community. The centerman, who is currently…
Serena, NFL players to compete in charity virtual tennis event
Good News Notes: “Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka plus NFL players DeAndre Hopkins and Ryan Tannehill are among the celebrities who will participate in a virtual charity tennis tournament.” “The ‘Stay at Home Slam’ will be streamed Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on Facebook Gaming and on the tennis Facebook page…
10 Selfless Sports Stars That Are Giving Back To Their Communities In Very Powerful Ways
Good News Notes: “Whenever news breaks of an athlete being signed to a multimillion-dollar contract or endorsement deal, most of us have a tendency to roll our eyes. Of course, we sometimes think, they’re now going to spend it on luxury clothes and a fancy mansion — and all they do is throw a ball…
Thanks to the All In Challenge, Celebrities Are Changing Lives Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are quite literally going all in to help others amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Since April 14, stars have been participating in the All In Challenge to raise money for those struggling with food insecurity. The digital fundraiser was started by sports retail company Fanatics and will benefit hunger relief…
Celebrities participate in virtual dance-a-thon, raise over $3 million for health care workers
Good News Notes: “Around the world, non-profits and charity groups are working hard to feed the hungry and provide essential supplies to healthcare workers during the global health crisis. In harmony with those efforts, a handful of musically-inclined (and some not so musically-inclined) celebrities are finding a fun way of raising money for healthcare workers….
How Stars Are Using the “Do Your Part” Challenge to Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are coming together to spread positivity amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition to donating to food banks and charities across the country, stars like Demi Lovato, Britney Spears, Normani, and Justin and Hailey Bieber are partaking in the “Do Your Part” Challenge to help those who are struggling during this…
Celebrities provide coronavirus pandemic relief with donations
Good News Notes: “Bunkered down at home or not, celebrities all over the world are stepping up to do what they can to combat the coronavirus pandemic by making charitable donations to those in need. As the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 rose to over 200,000 worldwide as of Wednesday morning, the world’s biggest…
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively pledge $1 million to food drives; more stars help amid coronavirus
Good News Notes: “When it comes to taking action to help others during the coronavirus pandemic, celebrities are putting their money where their mouths are. Ryan Reynolds announced Monday that he and wife Blake Lively donated $1 million split between food drive organizations Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. (Reynolds was born in Vancouver.) ‘COVID-19 has…