Celebs Keep Finding Ways To Be Green, Good And Giving
Generous Celebs good at giving
By Tim Gaskin

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New mom Salma Hayek has signed on as a spokeswoman for Pampers' "One Pack = One Vaccine" program, a global initiative launched in the U.K. in 2006, in cooperation with UNICEF, to provide mothers and infants in Africa and Asia with tetanus shots. She says, "In our own small way, this is an opportunity for moms like me here in North America to help other mothers on a global level."

The stunning green silk evening gown that actress Keira Knightley’s wore in the movie Atonement is being sold for charity. It will be offered in an online auction to raise money for Variety, The Children’s Charity of Southern California. The organization aims to assist addicted, abused, neglected and physically challenged children. Starting bid is $1,000.00 and the auction ends March 1st. varietysocal.org

18-year-old actress Hayden Panettiere has opened an online store where you can purchase items directly owned and even worn by Hayden.  By purchasing items from the site, you will be aiding Hayden in her fight to raise awareness about the threats dolphins and other whales face worldwide. panettierecloset.com

H&M and Designers Against AIDS (DAA) has just announced a campaign called Fashion Against AIDS to help fight the pandemic. The project combines the talent of established designers with the booty shaking power of some of today’s hottest artists, like, Rihanna, Timbaland, and Good Charlotte. The aim is to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, which affects many young people all over the world. hm.com

The Colbert Report’s host Stephen Colbert raised $171,525 for the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which benefits injured U.S. soldiers and their families, by peddling red Wrist Strong bracelets inspired by the yellow Lance Armstrong Live Strong cancer-awareness wristband that led to a superfluity of multicolored bracelets representing a multitude of causes. yellowribbonfund.com

Alicia Keys launched the “As I Am” Contest. Based on the song Superwoman from Keys’ As I Am album, the contest seeks modern day women leading extraordinary lives and is supported by Treemo, an online community that will donate $1 for every entry. The Grand Prize is a VIP All Access trip for two to an Alicia Keys concert. Keep A Child Alive was co-founded by Keys to provide life-saving medication, support, and orphan care to families battling the AIDS pandemic in Africa. keepachildalive.org