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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 [...]

Waiter Who Defended Boy With Down Syndrome Gives All Donations To Charity

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:16:06 +0000

Last month, Michael Garcia made a lot of people smile. The 45-year-old, who is a waiter at Laurenzo’s Restaurant in Houston, Texas, refused to serve a family who insulted Milo Castillo, a five-year-old with Down Syndrome, by suggesting that “special needs children need to be special someplace else.” The story became national news after being picked up by Houston’s 29-95 [...]

Ryan Harrison Invitational Tennis Was a Weekend Smash

Robert and Erin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:30:05 +0000

"A big success! Thanks to everybody who came out and to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen!" That's how world ranked tennis star and Shreveport native Ryan Harrison summed up his two day charity tennis event, which kicked off with a Saturday night banquet and concert and wrapped up Sunday with a kids tennis clinic and exhibition with the pros, all to benefit The Wounded Warriors Foundation.

Download the Charity Miles App and Help The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

Mary Martin — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:35:22 +0000

Are you an avid runner, walker, or biker? If so , you can enjoy more than just the benefits of being healthy and active. You can help the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana feed hundreds if not thousands of people right here in Shreveport-Bossier City by using the free Charity Miles app on your iPhone or Android.

Five Men Pelted with 21,000 Paintballs to Raise Awareness about Childhood Poverty [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:50:12 +0000

Childhood poverty is not one of those things we like to think about, much less talk about. To get people talking about it, five men face 21,000 paintballs that represent the children that die from poverty each year. An organization called Poverty Resolutions is the group responsible for this video, which at first seems frivolous. [...]

Aaron Collin's Dying Wish 'Leave an Awesome Tip' Makes Waitress $500 Richer [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:33:47 +0000

30-year-old Aaron Collins of Lexington, Kentucky passed away on July 7, 2012. One of his last wishes was that if he had enough money left over after his death his family would leave a big tip for a waiter or waitress – like a $500 tip. He didn’t have that much money, so his brother [...]

Project Princess Dress Sale Coming to Harrah's Louisiana Downs

Mary Martin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:27:15 +0000

Project Princess is a great opportunity your teen to get a dress for prom and help out a great cause. Harrah's Louisiana Downs will be the place to shop for your prom or pageant dresses just just $5-$25 and all proceeds benefit Providence House.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 4 Groups You Can Donate To Right Now

Townsquare Media — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:42:01 +0000

National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings. This year, organizations across the country continue to work toward supporting victims and finding a cure, as many thousands continue to suffer from [...]

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Set for October 8

Lucy Tauss — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:34:39 +0000

A tribute concert in honor of Michael Jackson will be held October 8. Jackson’s mother, Katherine, and siblings La Toya, Tito, Jackie and Marlon were all on hand to make the announcement Monday in Beverly Hills.

The show is scheduled for the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s first solo single, ‘Got to Be There.’

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million

Andy Scott — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:07:46 +0000

According to PopCrush, the iconic leather jacket that Michael Jackson wore in his famous ‘Thriller’ video sold for $1.8 million over the weekend at Julien’s Music Icons auction.

The jacket went to bidder Milton Verret, a Texas-based commodities trader, who says he will show the jacket “around the country in a tour that will help raise money for children’s charities.”