75 electric guitars were donated by Eddie Van Halen to music programs in various L.A public schools. The guitars are part of his personal collection.

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Ryan Howard, a baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies is donating Adidas sportswear valued at more than $1 million to the cash-strapped Philadelphia school district.

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On his 43rd birthday,  Hugh Jackman announced the launch of a new coffee business , which sells coffee, tea and chocolates and
which will give all its profits to charity.

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When the Philadelphia 76ers heard on the news the story about an autistic boy in Mt. Airy who had his basketball hoop stolen, they sprang into action to replace the hoop.

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At a private luncheon, which was held last  Thursday at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the group behind the Golden Globe Awards presented $1.5 million in grants to dozens of arts organizations.

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Last week, during Roger waters concert at O2 in London, David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined him on stage and performed 2 songs together.

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Jon Bon Jovi, originally from New Jersey, contributed this week a new homeless shelter for teens and young adults in Philadelphia.

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Ichiro Suzuki, of the Seattle Mariners, has donated 1.2 milion dollars to the Red Cross’ relief efforts in Japan. The Mariners have also said they would match any donations made by fans or front office staffers up to $100,000.

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Actress Sandra Bullock donated  $1 million to the American Red Cross to help with earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.

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Bill Austin, founder and CEO of The Starkey Hearing Foundation, will be joined by celebrities like Jordin Sparks and top NFL stars in an event during super bowl week in Dallas.

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