Grammy Winner Headlines Event For Autism & Parkinson's Disease

Grammy winning entertainer Ne-Yo will headline the 15th Annual DesignCare music, fashion and philanthropic event, on 7/27/13, to benefit the HollyRod Foundation.  Ne-Yo adds, "It's an honor to be asked to be a part of this very special night that Holly and Rodney created for their foundation, HollyRod.   DesignCare is such a prestigious event that draws a great crowd of supporters for the charity.  Most people can say that they know someone affected by both autism and Parkinson's so many lives are affected by this night of fundraising.  I'm really looking forward to being part of it..." Founders Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete will host.  The HollyRod Foundation is “dedicated to providing help and hope to those living with autism and Parkinson's disease.”  The event will also spotlight popular fashion designer Rubin Singer, and a runway collection featuring the designer's designs.  For more information >>HollyRodFoundation.

Famed DJ Joins Fight Against AIDS

Famed dj Tiesto has released a new and exclusive compilation, Dance (Red), Save Lives, in efforts to bring about awareness within the Dance community in the fight against AIDS.  The new release, in collaboration with U2's Bono, also features popular djs Calvin Harris, Avicii, and Diplo.  Tiesto shares, "When I went to Africa in 2006, I was struck by the devastating effect of AIDS. Now the world has an incredible chance to make sure that babies are born HIV free by 2015, and the dance community is going to make a lot of noise to help make this happen."  For more information>> Dance(Red)SavesLives.

Hip Hop Legend Aims For Diabetes Awareness

Hip-hop legend  Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons has joined global health care giant Novo Nordisk, as ambassador, in the implementation of the new “Ask.Screen.Know” educational program in “encouraging people to learn their risk for diabetes and highlight the need for early diabetes detection.”  Simmons shares, "Watching my dad manage his diabetes, I know firsthand the impact that the disease can have ...Your health is worth the time. That's why I joined the Ask.Screen.Know. campaign. I'm looking at my own risk of diabetes and holding myself accountable for my health. I'm asking others to do the same."  Simmons will also appear in a “national public service announcement and host a series of local events across the country.”  For more information>> Ask.Screen.Know.

Singer's Foundation To Bring "Bravery" Awareness

Born Brave Bus

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, in partnership with The National Council for Behavioral Health, will provide a “Born Brave Bus Tour” in “promotion of mental health awareness, bravery, and resilience among young people.”  The bus tour, in conjunction with Lady Gaga's concert tour, will share the following key messages to:   “Be brave: Know your strengths, Act brave: Share your strengths, and Stay brave: Build your strengths.”  For more information visit >> BornBrave.

Singer To Perform For Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis

Singer Celine Dion will give a performance, of benefit to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.  Funds raised will support research for the fight against the genetic disease. Dion adds, "I'm honored to be able team up with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...for this very worthy cause...We're making dramatic progress in treating this terrible disease, and I truly hope that one day soon, CF will stand for 'cure found.'"  The performance, which  is in partnership with Caesars Entertainment and AEG Live, will take place at the Nevada Caesars Palace Colosseum.  Event VIP packages will include "premier orchestral seating, pre- concert cocktail reception and group photo with Dion, a VIP dinner, plus exclusive concert entrance and after party access, Caesars Palace accommodations, Caesars Palace snd airport round-trip transportation, plus a limited edition Celine VIP collector gift."  For more information >> Celine.