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 Audrey
Hepburn's Spirit Still Heals The World's Children
While the late Audrey Hepburn won her first Academy Award for Roman
Holiday at age 24 and starred in several screen classics, her most
important roles were as a mother and a tireless advocate for the world's
children. And while her life of glamour and fame still dazzles the world,
few may understand how passionately the screen legend felt about her work
with the preeminent institution for children's health, UNICEF. "She was
in Holland during the war and she never forgot the feeling of people coming
with hope, food, a blanket, an outstretched hand," says Sean Ferrer, Hepburn's
son and author of the recently released Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit.
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Marilu Henner Driven By Healthy Holiday Foods
Actress and author Marilu Henner played a cab driver in the hit television
series Taxi, but in real life it's Henner who is driven - to stop holiday
weight gain with healthier, tastier food.
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 Dule
Hill 'All In' To Help Beat Leukemia
Dule Hill, who plays Charlie Young on the Emmy-winning drama, The West
Wing, hopes that his luck holds when he plays in the Celebrity
Poker Showdown championship. "You play with fake money so going
'all in' really isn't as stressful as betting with real money, and you
get to win money for your favorite charity while having a lot of fun."
"My friend Will Young is battling leukemia right now," states
Hill. "So hopefully my playing for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
will raise awareness about the disease and help more people like Will."
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 Dustin
Hoffman Advocates Stem Cell Research
Dustin Hoffman's roles in Kramer vs. Kramer, Tootsie and
Rain Man, challenged our perceptions of what it is to be a parent,
a man and a brother. Now Hoffman is using that same sense of humanity
to appeal to California voters to support stem cell research.
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Vicki Iovine Authors 'Girlfriends' Guide'
To Eczema
When it comes to advice for her 'girlfriends,' best-selling author Vicki
Iovine's millions of readers know she's telling it like it is. Now Iovine
has put her pen to paper to help children and parents dealing with the frustrations
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 Jared
Takes Steps To Help Kids Fight Fat
Jared is an unlikely addition to the pantheon of single-name celebrities
like Madonna, Cher and Sting. But the now-famous Subway spokesman is using
his fame to help kids avoid the pain and anguish of obesity that he endured
growing up.
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Beverly Johnson Spotlights Hysterectomy Awareness
Former supermodel Beverly Johnson enjoyed fame and fortune because of
her beauty. But Johnson is all brains when it comes to uterine health
issues. "Hysterectomy is particularly a subject that women need more
information because the subject is still sort of taboo," says Johnson,
who didn't even tell her mother about her surgery.
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 Naomi
Judd Helps Heal People With Hepatitis C
After winning Grammy's and accolades galore, Naomi Judd is adored by millions
of country music fans. But one 'fan' appreciates Judd more than most.
Julia Spears credits the country superstar for being instrumental in her
being cured of hepatitis C virus (HCV). Judd, who is also cured of her
HCV, is humbled by Spears gratitude.
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Wynonna Judd Takes Action Against Asthma
Anyone who has heard Wynonna Judd sing would be shocked to learn that she
has been plagued by asthma since the age of 12. To raise awareness about
asthma, Wynonna has lent her voice to the AAAAI, the American Lung Association
(ALA) and 16 other major health organizations as spokesperson for Asthma
Action America.
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Melina Kanakaredes Prescribes Breast Cancer Awareness
As Dr. Sydney Hansen on Providence , Melina Kanakaredes returned
home to find meaning in life caring for those less fortunate. As a wife,
mother, and daughter she hopes all women will find providence when it
comes to breast cancer.
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"Stop Ankylosing Spondylitis!", by actress Mimi Kennedy
Mimi Kennedy,
co-star of TV's Dharma & Greg, is also known as an activist, environmentalist,
author, and philanthropist. Her many contributions to the community include
her active involvement with and support of the Spondylitis Association
of America (SAA) for many years.
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Larry King's Magic Heals Hearts
CNN legend Larry King makes his living talking. When it comes to the Larry
King Cardiac Foundation, he focuses acutely on making magic and miracles
happen.
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 Sharon
Lawrence Dives Into Coral Calcium
NYPD Blue alum Sharon Lawrence portrayed a character who made a
living determining right from wrong. Now Lawrence is helping people make
a similar distinction when it comes to the health of the world's coral
reefs. "The destruction of coral reefs is threatening the health
and stability of the entire ocean ecosystem," cautions Lawrence,
who volunteers as a spokesperson for Reef Check, an international program
that scientifically monitors, restores and maintains global coral reef
health.
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Jeanette Lee Shoots At Scoliosis
As the #1 ranked female pool player in the world from 1994-1996, Jeanette
Lee can make a pool ball slam, bend, spin, and curve magically into pockets.
But another kind of curve nearly scratched her career - scoliosis, often
called curvature of the spine.
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 Muscular
Dystrophy Telethon Raises New Hope
For 38 years Jerry Lewis has been single-mindedly focused on perfecting
the art of compassion as the driving force behind the Muscular Dystrophy
Association telethon. And his "kids" are enjoying ever-healthier and longer
lives because of it.
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