40 Celebrity Charities + Paul Newman Donated Over $220 Million From Salad Dressings


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Paul Newman, who passed away this week at 83, was actively involved with charities, right until his passing. Perhaps Paul Newman was best known for his salad dressings, Newman’s Own, on which sketches of his own face appeared; ALL post-tax profits from these products went to charity. Paul Newman was “an Academy Award winning and seven time Academy Award nominated American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian and auto racing enthusiast” according to Wikipedia. By May 2007, his biggest contribution to society was the US $220 million he raised from his Newman’s Own brand. To celebrate the generosity of people like Paul Newman, we’ve put together a slideshow of some other celebrity charities featured on Trend Hunter. Via: trendhunter |
Songs to Fight Poverty (VIDEO)
Scarlett Johansson & Fergie Sing “In My Name”Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson joins Fergie and other musicians in a global call to action against poverty by singing “In My Name” with Will.i.am, John Legend and others around the world. After participating…
Charity Couture Footwear (GALLERY)
Stuart Weitzman Annual Celebrity Shoe AuctionStuart Weitzman annually asks some of the hottest celebrities to design shoes for the Stuart Weitzman Annual Celebrity Shoe Auction. It's an online auction, so anyone can bid. September is Ovarian Cancer…
Straight Support (GALLERY)
Brad Pitt Donates $100,000 To Fight For Gay RightsBrad Pitt is well known for his support to charities and good causes, from donating the millions he and his partner Angelina Jolie receive for their much-hyped magazine covers to housing and rebuilding…
Trainwrecktastic Charity Memorabilia (GALLERY)
Britney Spears Painting on EbayIt's official, folks: You can have your own original painting of trainwrecktastic queen of drama Britney Spears--autographed by the diva herself. The auctioned painting of Britney Spears will benefit…
Donating Breasts for Charity (VIDEO)
Katy Perry Helps "Keep a Breast"Not only did Katy Perry kiss a girl (and like it), she has allowed a girl to touch her breasts while MTV filmed it. But wait, it was for a really good cause. Katy Perry got her breasts plastered to help…
Celebrity Shoe Auction
De-Feet Lung Cancer CampaignIf you have a secret shoe fetish and are a fan of celebrities such as Judi Dench, Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Spice Girl, Melanie C., you can bid for a pair of their shoes soon. At the same time,…
Celebrity Mom Charities (GALLERY)
Nicole Richie's Gift Registry For Needy MomsNicole Richie will soon be launching a charitable online gift registry that will provide baby items for moms that cannot afford them. The site will be run through the Richie-Madden Children's Foundation…
Celebrity Fashion to Fight Cancer (GALLERY)
Gwyneth Paltrow for Key to The CureGwyneth Paltrow has been named the new Entertainment Industry Foundation ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2008 KEY TO THE CURE campaign. The KEY TO THE CURE is a women’s cancer initiative founded…
Social Justice Bracelets (VIDEO)
The 46664 Nelson Mandela Bangle by MontblancA bangle of hope is a new addition to Nelson Mandela's innovative 46664 HIV/Aids campaign. These classy bracelets were launched by Montblanc and the Mandela Foundation from South Africa. Nelson Mandela's…
Celebrity Ice Cream
Elton John's Ben & Jerry's Flavor for CharitySir Elton John has collaborated with Ben & Jerry's on a very limited edition charity ice cream flavor: Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road. The proceeds from the rock 'n roll flavor will go to Elton's AIDS foundation.…
Launch Auctions (GALLERY)
Angelina Jolie's Leather Jacket Used to Launch MovieInstead of auctioning memorabilia post movie-launch, Angelina Jolie's leather jacket from 'Wanted' is being auctioned now. The obvious goal of this charity auction is to promote the movie. Everyone wants…
Book Spoiler Auctions
Harry Potter Prequil for CharityHarry Potter fans are desperate to find out more about the prequel, the latest piece by J.K. Rowling which reveals the life of Harry and his troup in their pre-Hogwarts days, and the events that led up…
Million Dollar Dresses (VIDEO)
Alberta Ferretti Gown for AIDSI Cannes not stop dreaming of the French Riviera, especially with all the media coverage. Now on top of celebrity siting and movies reviews comes news of a million dollar gown that will be sold in Cannes,…
Climbing for Charity
David Beckham to Scale Mt KilimanjaroSuper soccer player David Beckham says he's preparing to scale Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for UNICEF. Bono of U2 inspired the LA Galaxy player, 33, to sign on for the six day trek, up 19,340ft.…
Charity Galas for AIDS (GALLERY)
Life Ball 2008From former US president Bill Clinton, actresses Sharon Stone and "Sex and the City" siren Kim Cattrall to Supermodel Linda Evangelista and hundreds of scantly clad models and attendees: only the 16th…
Fantasy Fashion For Charity (GALLERY)
Agent Provocateur at Life Ball 2008They surely weren't the typical Victoria's Secret angels strutting on the catwalk of Life Ball 2008. Agent Provocateur tested the limits of how much eroticism the attendees could take without self-combusting…
Naked Celebs For A Cause (GALLERY)
Centrefolds for Everyman Cancer CampaignIn our sex-obsessed world, it's always good to see nudity used to raise awareness of important issues and causes. Following the recent Amy Winehouse breast cancer nude campaign, the upcoming Cosmopolitan…
Cancer Survivor Branded Booze
Cleavage Creek's Charity WineMother's Day is coming up and Napa's Cleavage Creek Cellars will celebrate this day by releasing the 2006 Reserve Chardonnay and the Secret White wines which are two of their world class wines. The bottles…
Organ Protection Fashion 3 (GALLERY)
The Men of Marc JacobsIt wasn't just women rushing to grab the "Protect The Skin You're In" shirts. Marc Jacob's skin cancer awareness campaign extended to men as well with a collection of "Protect Your Largest Organ" T-shirts.…
Awareness Through Fashionable Celebs (GALLERY)
Tommy Hilfiger, Aly & Aj for MSTommy Hilfiger and teen pop duo Aly & Aj have teamed up with the Nancy Davis Foundation for MS to promote MS Awareness Month in May. Aly & Aj model vibrant orange We ♥ to Erase MS T-Shirts, exclusively…
Drinking Pondwater (VIDEO)
Jennifer Connelly for CharityWaterActress Jennifer Connelly stars in this very compelling public announcement for CharityWater.org. Blackbook says, "Jennifer Connelly starred in Dark Water, now she’s drinking it. This PSA for CharityWater.org…
Celebrity Charity Events (GALLERY)
Kelly Clarkson Stamps for Idol Gives BackKelly Clarkson performed for charity in the Idol Gives Back Foundation show. The event, which aired yesterday, seeked to raise awareness and funds to benefit six charities:The Children's Defense Fund,…
Baseball Charity Wines (GALLERY)
Boston Red Sox Longball CellarsCharity Hop is a sports marketing organization that helps athletes raise money for their favorite charities and in that regard, Charity Wines' Longball Cellars brand was created to enable baseball players…
Naked Celebs For Breast Cancer (GALLERY)
Amy Winehouse, Sade & Helena Bonham CarterWarning: some nudity in this post At least some good is coming out of the crazy life of Amy Winehouse. In an effort to help raise the public's awareness about breast cancer, Amy took her clothes off…
Fashionable Micro-Lending (GALLERY)
Benetton's Global Campaign to Support BirimaUnited Colors of Benetton launched a global campaign in support of Birima, a micro-lending program based in Senegal. It seems micro-lending, or micro-credit programs, is suddenly becoming ubiquitous…
Heidi Klum Donates Oscar Dress
Heart Truth CampaignThe month of February is American Heart Month and Diet Coke has teamed up with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to raise awareness of this disease that is one of the top killers of women in…
Awareness Through Celeb-Designed Apparel (GALLERY)
H&M's Fashion Against AIDS CollectionFamous celebrities, together with one of fashion's leading retailers, have teamed up to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. H&M;and "Designers Against AIDS" have collaborated to launch the "Fashion Against…
Celebs Back Pitt's New Orleans Charity (VIDEO)
Ferrell Joins Brad in Pink ProjectFunny man Will Ferrell will be joining celebs like David Spade to help support Brad Pitt's Make It Right campaign. The Hurricane Katrina relief project, also known as the Pink Project, lets people adopt…
Celebrity Lunch Boxes (GALLERY)
The Charity Lunchbox AuctionIf you've ever wondered what your favorite celeb eats for lunch, checking out what they might pack for someone else could be a good clue. The 2007 Lunchbox Auction includes personalized bunchbox art put…
Superstar Memorabilia For Charity (GALLERY)
Osbournes Auction Personal PossessionsJulien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills auctioned off furnishings, art, and memorabilia from the collection of rock ‘n’ roll royalty Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. The two-day event was held at Gibson Guitar…
Giving 2.0 (VIDEO)
Global Enhancement Via Social NetworksWhat's the last thing you spent a dollar on? Coffee? Parking? The tax on your groceries? Bill Clinton started the Global Initiative (CGI), a fund that aims to share the wealth of the world. He is trying…
MAC AIDS Awareness (GALLERY)
Fergie For Viva GlamMAC Cosmetics recently signed Grammy Award-winning singer Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson to be the next Viva Glam spokeswoman. There will be a Viva Glam ad campaign featuring Ferguson breaking in February…
Celeb Do-Gooder PR
Paris Hilton To Document Rwanda MissionIn an effort to change her image, Paris Hilton announced that she is headed for Rwanda next month to use her celebrity status "for the greater good." "There are a lot of bad people in L.A.," Hilton told…
Gap Goes Red For AIDS
Wyclef Jean, Anne Hathaway PromoteOne year ago, Gap launched their (Product) Red campaign, created to help prevent, care for and treat AIDS in Africa. "Since launching last year, (Product) Red has contributed more than $45 million to…
Celebs Design Pumps For Charity
Ovarian Cancer BenefitAfter gathering some of the biggest names in fashion to raise money for breast cancer research, it’s time for the Seventh Annual Celebrity Show Auction. Until October 4, you can start bidding online…
Fergie's Hummer On eBay (GALLERY)
Proceeds For The PlanetEver since the Live Earth concert, songstress Fergie has been humming a different tune. Overcome with a new sense of awareness for the planet, the celeb has decided to sell her high-emission Hummer and…
Celeb Charities (VIDEO)
Coco Rocha Wants Kids Dancing IrishIf Coco Rocha had her way, all underprivileged kids would be prancing like leprechauns. The Canadian model is setting up a charity to let kids, who couldn't afford it otherwise, learn to dance. Close to…
Celeb Do-Gooders (VIDEO)
Hilary Duff Feeds Edmonton HomelessTeen pop sensation Hilary Duff, 19, was in Edmonton last week as part of her Canadian tour. The young celebrity has been putting in efforts to grab attention for her campaign to raise poverty awareness.…
Celebs Photoshopped For Domestic Violence (GALLERY)
New Women's Aid CampaignTo raise awareness for domestic violence, the new Women's Aid campaign features photoshopped pictures of UK celebs. The celebrities have been altered to appear as though they have been beaten, shocking…
iPods for Aids
Oprah and Bono Push Products for CharityThis could not be for a better cause. And as if Apple needs additional publicity with the support from icons such as Bono and Oprah.
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