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We got the tip off from www.s2smagazine.com – They write…
Mattel has immortalized Janet Jackson for a good cause with a new Barbie doll. The toy manufacturer has put a one-of-kind Divinely Janet doll up for bid at CharityBuzz.com. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Project Angel Food, which delivers meals to Los Angeles-area families affected by terminal illnesses.
Janet’s Barbie was inspired by the fierce ensemble she wore on “American Idol” earlier this year. “I knew we had to recreate that look for her one of a kind doll,” said Mattel Designer Jackline Gonzalez.
From the doll’s hairstyle and unique facial features, to its curve-hugging catsuit, Jackline put special care into creating a miniature Ms. Jackson (if ya nasty!). We especially love how she sprinkled Divinely Janet’s gown and microphone with Swarovski crystals.
As of press time, the Barbie was going for $1,050. To put in a bid for the Divinely Janet doll, go to CharityBuzz.com. The doll will come with a special display case and a certificate of authenticity.
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La Toya Jackson, sister of the late Michael Jackson, says she is continuing some of the King of Pop’s charity work and was among several celebrities who attended the recent Macy’s Passport Glamorama event to raise cash for childhood illness, cancer, and HIV/AIDS research.
“Ever since my brother passed, it’s a very important situation for me because I wanted to follow some of the charities he was involved in,” the 54-year-old told OnTheRedCarpet.com. “So I’m continuing that on.”
Macy’s Passport Glamorama has raised over $34 million for charities in Minneapolis, Chicago, San Francisco, and L.A. Source
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www.MichaelJacksonTributePortrait.com wrote in their newsletter,
Upon hearing about the story of Treasure Dearsaw, a young girl who is in the fight of her life with a rare condition called Vascular Malformation, Randy Jackson felt compelled to reach out to her and her family to offer some help.
Vascular Malformation is disease in which lesions form on the tongue causing swelling and bleeding. If her tongue swells too much it could close her airway possibly causing her to choke to death. Treasure had already undergone nine procedures and was requiring a tenth procedure that was going to cost $60,000 to perform. Randy generously gave her family the funds so that Treasure could get the operation. Because of his gift, doctors were able to operate and save her life.
In a statement given to x17online, Randy said “No child should be afraid that they’re going to die. It breaks my heart to see her suffering like that. Treasure’s a beautiful child, and it was God’s plan for me to help out. This is the least I can do. She deserves to be happy.” Go to 17online.com to read more
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Children Uniting Nations (CUN), one of the premier non-profit institutions working with at-risk and foster youth has set the date of July 21st 2010, for their 5th Annual National Conference; Keeping the Promise to Our Children. The National Conference is renowned for bringing top researchers, international experts, non-profit leaders, legislators and policy makers together to discuss the most urgent needs of our youth. They join advocates in the media, entertainment and business worlds to bring awareness to key legislative issues and begin nonpartisan dialog and discussion on new policy. The National Conference strives to inform federal legislators on compelling issues affecting our youth, synchronize efforts between legislators and community towards change and provide programs that offer solutions.
www.childrenunitingnations.org
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Karen Wilson was traveling back to Tulsa from a business trip when she heard the news that Michael Jackson had died Thursday.
“It brought back some wonderful memories of my son and how special Michael Jackson treated him,” Wilson said. “His loss was terrible, and his death brought up a heavy heart.”
It was in 1984 when her 14-year-old son, David Smithee, who was terminally ill with cystic fibrosis, met Jackson at his California home.
The visit was part of a weeklong California trip for David made possible by a nonprofit organization that fulfilled the dreams of terminally ill children.
During the afternoon visit at Jackson’s Encino, Calif., home, David watched a movie with Jackson in his home theater, played video games and learned how to moonwalk.
David Smithee, a 14-year-old Tulsan, poses for a picture with Michael Jackson in April 1984. Smithee, who had cystic fibrosis, got to meet Jackson through the Brass Ring Society, an organization that fulfilled the wishes of terminally ill children. Smithee died in May 1984.
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REMOVE THAT SCARF! YOUR HANDSOME!
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