As #TIFF2014 winds down and the stars prepare to leave our fair city, we thought we’d reflect on some of the nonprofit fundraising work of some of the celebrities that attended the festival so their philanthropy work can share the spotlight along with their work in cinema. The Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 4th to the 14th, “has become the launching pad for the best of international, Hollywood and Canadian cinema, and is recognized as the most important film festival after Cannes.”
Tina Fey @ TIFF 2014
Tina Fey – Movie: This is Where I Leave You. In the past the SNL alumni has supported charities such as Alliance For Children’s Rights, Alzheimer’s Association, Autism Speaks, Children’s Health Fund, Clothes Off Our Back, Dress for Success, GLAAD, Jumpstart, Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation, Red Cross, Stand Up To Cancer and Worldwide Orphans Foundation.
Steve Carell – Movie: Foxcatcher. When it comes to giving back he has supported charities such as Alliance For Children’s Rights, Lollipop Theater Network, Robert F Kennedy Memorial and Worldwide Orphans Foundation.
Robert Downey Jr. – Movie: The Judge. In May 2013, the Iron Man 3 star surprised children and teenagers, who volunteered with the Police Athletic League during Hurricane Sandy, at a special screening of the film. He has also supported charities like Clothes Off Our Back, March Of Dimes, Midnight Mission, Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation, Orca Network and Robin Hood Foundation.
Keira Knightley – Movie: Laggies. In the past she has supported charities such as the American Humane Association, Amnesty International, Charity Projects Entertainment Fund, International Medical Corps, Oxfam, Save the Children, UNICEF, Variety Club and Women’s Aid.
Chris Rock – Movie: Top Five. Rock helped launch (Red) and is a UNICEF ambassador. He has also lent his support to Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, Angel Rock Project, Artists for a New South Africa, Music for Relief, Raising Malawi, The HollyRod Foundation, The Salvation Army and UNICEF.
Jane Fonda – Movie: This is Where I Leave You. Known for taking up various causes Fonda has been a supporter of organizations like Alzheimer’s Association, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Heifer International, Oceana, Peace Over Violence and V-Day.
Jennifer Aniston @ TIFF 2014
Jennifer Aniston – Movie: Cake. Jennifer is an avid supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and appeared in their ads. Aniston has also supported Clothes Off Our Back, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Habitat For Humanity, Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation, Project A.L.S and Stand Up To Cancer.
Channing Tatum – Movie: Foxcatcher. The Magic Mike actor has supported charities like Dizzy Feet Foundation, Keep A Child Alive, The Art of Elysium and The Rainforest Foundation.
Adam Sandler – Movies: Men, Women & Children and The Cobbler. When it comes to philanthropy he has supported charities like Animal Rescue Foundation, Autism Speaks, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Chris Farley Foundation, Clothes Off Our Back, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Feeding America, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Not On Our Watch, Project Angel Food, Stand Up To Cancer and Toys for Tots.
Jon Stewart – Movie: Rosewater. When it comes to philanthropy, The Daily Show host and Comedy Central revolutionized the telethon concept with the special Night of Too Many Stars (NOTMS), which benefited the New York Collaborates for Autism (NYCA). He has also supported American Foundation for AIDS Research, Amnesty International, Autism Speaks, Comic Relief, Feeding America, Robin Hood Foundation, Stand Up To Cancer and Television Academy Foundation.
Robert Pattinson – Movie: Maps to the Stars. When it comes to philanthropy he has supported many organizations including American Foundation for AIDS Research, GO Campaign, International Medical Corps, Midnight Mission, PACT and Stand Up To Cancer.
It’s good to see their contributions extend beyond the movie theatre. Enjoy the last weekend of #TIFF2014
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