The 619 Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, founded by Reggie Bush, which focuses on contributing to various causes in the New Orleans area. Its mission is to raise funds for local New Orleans charities and organizations.

Participating QLu Celebrities: Reggie Bush

The Kasey Kahne Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3, was created by NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne to raise and donate funds to charitable organizations that care for chronically ill children and their families. Providing hope and encouraging creativity, dreams and imagination are a focal point as the Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate. The Foundation is dedicated to positive cultural changes by giving underprivileged boys and girls ample opportunities for success. Community involvement projects are valued as they have the chance to make a positive impact on a life.

For more information visit
http://www.kaseykahnefoundation.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Kasey Kahne

NOOW's mission is to focus global attention and resources to stop and prevent mass atrocities. Drawing on the powerful voice of artists, activists and cultural leaders, their mission is to generate life saving humanitarian assistance and protection for the vulnerable, marginalized or displaced.

For more information visit
http://www.notonourwatchproject.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: George Clooney

Founded in 2004 by actress and activist Mariska Hargitay, star of the hit NBC Drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,. The Joyful Heart Foundation (JHF) mission is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues.

For more information visit
http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Mariska Hargitay , Courteney Cox , Marcia Cross , Dana Delany, Maria Bello , Julia Louis Dreyfus, Mary Steenburgen, Sharon Stone, Hilary Swank

The St. Louis Rams Foundation awards cash grants, tickets and memorabilia to nonprofit St Louis area organizations and supports programs designed to positively impact youth in the areas of education, literacy, health, recreation and youth football.

For more information visit
http://www.stlouisrams.com/community/donations

Participating QLu Celebrities: The Rams Foundation

The Elizabeth Choate Wortmann Memorial Fund at the University of Arizona was established in honor of Allison Weight's dear lifelong friend and fellow tennis competitor who was tragically lost in an automobile accident last year on her way to coach a young student. Beth left behind two young children, her husband, parents and many friends. Doug and Allison Weight would like to pay tribute to their beloved and talented friend. Their goal is to raise $100,000 for the University of Arizona’s tennis program in Beth’s honor. The Memorial Fund will contribute to improvements of the Arizona tennis facility. Funds raised will be presented to the University of Arizona with Beth’s family present in a formal ceremony in 2008.

Participating QLu Celebrities: Doug Weight

The Jeremy Murphy Assistance Fund was recently initiated for American Soldier Staff Sgt Jeremy Murphy. Murphy was in Iraq and part of Bridget's brother's platoon. He sustained a life threatening head wound during gunfire. Murphy survived, but the financial burden for he and his family is extensive. The Fund will assist with his short and long term medical care.

Participating QLu Celebrities: Bridget Marquardt, Wednesday

The Earl Campbell Foundation mission is to help abused and neglected children of Central Texas. Earl Campbell was inspired to begin the Foundation's work because in his words "I was so blessed to have a supportive family, and I want to help children who are not as fortunate as I was growing up" The Earl Campbell Foundation works to improve the lives of these children through various charitable fundraising events and programs.

For more information visit
http://www.earlcampbellfoundation.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Earl Campbell

The March of Dimes has taken on the devastating problem of newborn prematurity in America—to find out what causes it and how it can be stopped. The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign is a multimillion-dollar research, awareness and education campaign to help families have healthier babies. The campaign: - Funds research to find the causes of premature birth - Educates women about risk-reduction strategies and the signs and symptoms of premature labor - Provides information and emotional support to families affected by prematurity - Advocates to expand access to health care coverage to improve maternity care and infant health outcomes - Helps health care providers to improve risk detection and address risk factors The March of Dimes has now also turned its attention to an even greater challenge—fighting birth defects and other infant health problems. With a track record of success in bringing people together to solve complex health challenges, they feel uniquely qualified to face this challenge.

For more information visit
http://www.marchofdimes.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Ricky Carmichael

The Nolan Ryan Foundation , a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was formed in Alvin, Texas in 1990. Nolan and Ruth generously give their time for signing and other fund-raising efforts that enable the Foundation to provide resources for youth, education, and community development. The construction of the $1.2 million Nolan Ryan Center was the first project the Foundation completed and was donated to Alvin Community College in the fall of 1996.

For more information visit
http://www.nolanryanfoundation.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Nolan Ryan

The mission of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is to provide access to affordable health care for Austin's low income, uninsured musicians, focusing on prevention and wellness. Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World," yet many professional working musicians are self-employed and rarely have access to health insurance. Without insurance, they can't afford preventive health care, including primary medical care, basic dental services and mental health counseling.

For more information visit
http://www.healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Ray Benson

The SIMS Foundation was founded in 1995 by the friends and family of Sims Ellison, a young Austin musician who died that summer from suicide after battling depression. Their aim was to provide low-cost counseling and other mental health services that would be tailored specifically to the needs of musicians and their families. Today SIMS continues to support the local music community by providing such services. More musicians flock to Austin every year in search of an inclusive and inspiring community in which to work. Unfortunately, with the rising cost of living and increasing competition for jobs in the music business, many of these musicians find themselves struggling financially and emotionally. The challenges of being a musician can include personal issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and alcohol and substance abuse. Musicians and their families in these situations can call the SIMS confidential client line at (512) 494-1007 to find out more about receiving the support that they need.

For more information visit
http://www.simsfoundation.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Ray Benson

Cardinals Care is the 2006 World Champion Team's community foundation. Cardinals Care has distributed over $10 million to area organizations that support kids. Funding comes from Cardinals players, the team's ownership group, local business, and most importantly Cardinals fans!

For more information visit
http://www.stlouiscardinals.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Scott Rolen, Mark Alan Mulder

RETINOBLASTOMA INTERNATIONAL (RBI) is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization founded in Los Angeles in the fall of 1998. Since its inception, RBI has been committed to supporting education, clinical care, research, early diagnosis, and awareness. In the year 2000, Retinoblastoma International helped pass California Assembly Bill 2185. AB 2185 promotes early and regular eye examinations for infants to detect the presence of tumors and numerous other eye problems. As a result, thousands of children will be spared from blindness and death. RBI has produced several fundraising galas, as well as golf tournaments, theater productions, and other events in order to fund their mission…the worldwide elimination of blindness, secondary cancers, and death in children caused by retinoblastoma.

For more information visit
http://www.retinoblastoma.net

Participating QLu Celebrities: Carlos Mencia

In 1991, staff and volunteers at the Columbus Zoo learned about the outbreak of civil war in Rwanda through magazines, newspapers and television accounts. They immediately thought about the safety of the gorillas, but were also numbed as they read about the suffering of the people of Rwanda. Partners In Conservation or [PIC] was initiated in direct response to what was happening in Rwanda. Columbus Zoo Docents, Barb DeLorme, Judy Hoffman Bolton and Jeff Ramsey, met Gorilla Keeper, Charlene Jendry, one evening after work to determine if there was something they could do to help. At that time they developed their program name, Partner in Conservation and established their mission: (1) to initiate educational programs that increase public awareness about the people, cultures and mountain gorillas of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic of Congo; and (2) to raise money to benefit both local people and wildlife. PIC doesn’t have membership dues or formal volunteer meetings; by taking this approach, everyone can contribute their expertise as needed. PIC continues to grow, because of the combined efforts of many zoos and the commitment of many people.

For more information visit
http://www.columbuszoo.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Jack Hanna

BORBA is a proud Charity Supporter of Covenant House California, a non-profit organization that provides hope to homeless and at-risk youth (ages 18-21) and continually gives them a chance to change their lives. Started in 1988, Covenant House has grown to become a model of comprehensive services with critically needed programs in Los Angeles and Oakland East Bay area in California. For more than 12,000 youth each year, these services include street outreach, shelter, transitional living, health care, HIV/AIDS education, employment assistance, substance abuse counseling, psychological and psychiatric services, and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities.

For more information visit
http://www.covenanthouse.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Scott Vincent Borba, Kathy Griffin

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital was created to give children a place to hope and a place to heal. Their focus on research, education and advocacy allows them to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care delivered in a nurturing, family-centered environment. It's the only way they know how to treat children and the families that love them.

For more information visit
http://www.vanderbiltchildrens.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Dierks Bentley

The Mission of Family Promise of Gwinnett County, Inc. is to mobilize communities of congregations that partner with social service agencies to end homelessness - one family at a time.

For more information visit
http://www.familypromisegwinnett.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Kevin Butler

Our goal is to provide a safe, educational and fun place for all kids to go during the after-school hours. We offer comprehensive programs that include independent learning, academics and enrichment that currently enrich the lives of over 60,000 youth in 13 cities across the U.S.

For more information visit
http://www.afterschoolallstars.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Gunnar Peterson

The people of Gurnee, IL have set aside a 1.6-acre site located where the former Village of Gurnee police station stood at 4580 Old Grand Avenue as the site for a future Heroes of Freedom Memorial. A special public ceremony took place on Sunday, April 3rd, that officially dedicated the site for the Heroes of Freedom Memorial.

For more information visit
http://www.heroesoffreedommemorial.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Jim McMahon

Making a difference one animal at a time. WorldHeart’s mission is "safe and loving animal adoption, animal care, animal welfare, and the relation of these topics to individuals' personal welfare, including lifestyle and healthy, non-animal dietary choices, to the public, through publications, lectures, and other means, and by making grants and donations to other non-profit public benefit organizations having similar aims and objectives."

For more information visit
http://www.lindablairworldheart.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Holly Jean Madison

The Hugh M. Hefner Foundation funds documentary films and supports issues related to freedom of speech and civil liberties as well as reproductive rights and health issues.

Participating QLu Celebrities: Hugh Hefner

The Chris Farley Foundation is dedicated to educating the next generation about the risks and dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, communicating relevant information to teenagers, and achieving maximum effectiveness by employing comedy to reach our audience.

For more information visit
http://www.chrisfarleyfoundation.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Chris Farley

Our organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children born with developmental disabilities with emphasis on Down Syndrome and children born addicted to drugs. Our organization will assist persons by providing educational classes and health care resources in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

For more information visit
http://www.4sho4kids.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Nelly

The Tug McGraw Foundation was established by Tug McGraw in 2003 to raise funds to enhance the quality of life of children and adults with brain tumors and their families by stimulating and facilitating research that addresses the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual impact of the disease. Funding will be directed to the Tug McGraw Center for Neuro-Oncology Quality of Life Research at Duke University Medical Center and to other research and medical institutions through a competitive grant program.

For more information visit
http://www.tugmcgraw.com

Participating QLu Celebrities: Tim McGraw

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors, and entire communities.

For more information visit
http://www.wish.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The Neighbor's Keeper Foundation provides funding for qualified community charities selected to offer local services to those in need of assistance. Established in 2005, it reflects a commitment to neighbors helping neighbors -- providing needed support to adults and children from all walks of life. The Neighbor's Keeper Foundation accepts private and public funding and is a 501(c)(3) charity founded by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

For more information visit
http://www.neighborskeeper.org

Participating QLu Celebrities: Faith Hill, Tim McGraw