tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0000VIP LizGuides and ReviewsFashionista LizUptown Liz NewsHealthy LizLovely LizLeisure LizInterviewsLemonade StandUptown Liz StaffUptown Liz FriendsLucky LizAuntie LizHomeGourmet Lizhttp://uptownliz.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger382125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-650022379358714201Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-03-16T09:00:07.513-07:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell  On May 22 an extremely devastating tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, causing the highest death toll since 1947. The tornado left 151 dead, 990 injured and many missing. The tornado was declared the seventh deadliest in U.S. history. In light of the tragedy, Brad and Angelina decided to donate $500,000 to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. &nbsphttp://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrities-give-back-brad-pitt-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-2319972309845400343Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-03-15T09:00:09.984-07:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell The 10th annual ARK Gala was hosted in London with a very exclusive guest list. Dinner guests included Prince William with his new bride, Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ford and numerous European royalties. Kings of Leon even took stage to perform after Prince William gave a speech. ARK, Absolute Return of Kids, was founded in 2002 to help improve the life http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrities-give-back-william-and-kate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-8650814014032654112Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-03-14T09:00:07.553-07:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Many musical artists have partnered up with Tickets-for-Charity to help give back to those in need. Some of the big names include Tim McGraw, Rasal Flatts, Taylor Swift and Glee. They are committed to reaching the final goal of raising five million dollars to help support MusiCares. According to Grammy.org, “MusiCares provides a safety net of criticalhttp://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/musicians-give-back-artists-host.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-7179207770914157372Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-03-13T09:00:01.297-07:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Kari Whitman, best known for her modeling and acting, is dedicated to saving dogs while supporting the environment. After the passing of her beloved dog, she felt motivated to do something to save other animals. Whitman started an organization in the Los Angeles area known as Ace of Hearts. Ace of Hearts is a dog rescue foundation that saves dogs the http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrity-for-cause-kari-whitman-works.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-8305986510578164255Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-03-12T09:00:05.145-07:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan I probably see a pair of Oakley sunglasses at least once a day.  Whether I’m at work, shopping in the city, or out to dinner with the family, someone is almost always sporting the popular optics.  And I’d never put much thought into why someone may want Oakleys…until today, that is. It’s no secret Oakleys are famous for their defining style and http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/oakley-for-cause-special-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-5637739162645302066Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-03-09T09:00:07.333-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Matthew Stephenson of Houston, Texas may seem like your average videogame-playing teenage boy but he is indeed much more. Matthew is affected with cerebral palsy, a condition that causes physical disability in human development, especially body movement. He has created a charity called Matthew’s Challenge to help send thirty children to Camp Smiles, ahttp://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/youth-for-cause-13-year-old-raises.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-8973513603915302808Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-03-08T09:00:03.230-08:00Written by Marking Intern Katy Rowan Thirty miles north of Dallas, an orthodontist by the name of Jennifer Buchanan works incredibly hard to make her mark on this world.  In addition to giving her McKinney, Texas patients the perfect smile, Dr. Buchanan partners with the North Collin County Habitat for Humanity to build houses for those in need. Dr. Buchanan founded the Smiles Charity in http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/community-for-cause-smiles-charity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-6040330625794888945Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-03-07T09:00:08.005-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Jeff Gordon, a NASCAR Cup Champion, announced that the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation is going to support Rwandan children by making cancer treatment available to them. The Foundation is dedicated to raising $1.5 million dollars to help treat patients in the area.  The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation was founded in 1999 to help support http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrity-gives-back-jeff-gordon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-4633951742463803686Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-03-06T09:00:08.843-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan As someone who used to be an avid runner, lost touch with the sport, and now wants to get back into it, it’s sometimes hard to find the motivation necessary to go for that morning jog.  After doing some research, however, I’ve decided to look no further than Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the perfect amount of inspiration. Making quite the impact with http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/running-gives-back-susan-g-komen-race.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-1617284854468611511Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-03-05T09:00:12.552-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell  Sir Elton John is famous internationally for more than just his singing ability; his AIDS Foundation has funded hundreds of projects across the globe. Elton John has worked relentlessly to raise hundreds of millions of dollars to help HIV/AIDS victims find hope. According to the Foundation’s website, “Our mission is to provide focused and http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrity-gives-back-elton-john-hosting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-901432277541408688Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-03-02T09:00:11.605-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan Last year my Mimi passed away.  Having lived nearly 89 wonderful years, she made the journey to Heaven after an uphill battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.  However, being the fighter she was, she never let dementia get in the way of being her lively, loving, and sweet self.  And I know she’d encourage anyone elsehttp://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/organization-for-cause-alzheimers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-4731217626708459784Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-03-01T09:00:04.241-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Down here in Texas, the Fertitta’s are a restaurant dynasty. Tilman Fertitta is the CEO of Laundry’s, a corporation that owns dozens of the most popular restaurants in Texas. They cater to every family, from the kid-friendly Rainforest Café to one of the finest steakhouses in the country, Vic and Anthony’s. Tilman’s River Oaks estate made the perfect http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/03/billionaires-give-back-tilman-and-paige.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-636777198496195298Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-29T09:00:04.044-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan Last June marked another hallmark in the life of one very popular band; Coldplay released their new single, Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.  Even without the new hit though, Coldplay members have recently attracted the spotlight in a different respect – for their bold support of Fair Trade, trade that promotes just labor and helps developing countries http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/celebrity-for-cause-coldplay-promotes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-3932167685122895227Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-28T09:00:08.217-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell In 1932, seven men met at the Texas State Hotel to plan out what would become the world famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. In its 79 years, the Rodeo has donated “$265 million to scholarships, research, endowments, calf scramble participants, junior show exhibitors, the Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence™, School Art participants, and other http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/city-for-cause-houston-rodeo-donates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-7154731037365078288Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-27T09:00:05.615-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan Most recently, WGIRLS Inc. stole the media spotlight for its success in London.  The UK chapter hosted the “De-clutter and Give Back” campaign in an effort to supply disadvantaged women and children with everyday items, and they received numerous donations. But, across the pond, the non-profit organization has made quite the impact as well.  http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/women-for-cause-wgirls-live-and-breathe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-3146458169830910131Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-24T09:00:04.744-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell To kick off the first official day of summer, thousands attended the 13th annual CVS Charity golf tournament in Rhode Island this week. Golf enthusiasts were able to enjoy watching their favorite professionals golf while supporting various charities. Each year the CVS Caremark Charity Classic hosts 20 golf professionals to compete in the tournament, a http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/athletes-give-back-cvs-caremark-charity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-4852962573493498226Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-23T09:00:05.999-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan She made a splash in the fashion industry when her t-shirt label made its debut.  The clothing line brought her much success, and she found a way to further this success after an inspirational trip to Thailand.  Aiming to model the selflessness found on her vacation, Sarah Phelps launched worldpeaceorbust.com in an effort to give back through her http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/fashion-gives-back-saraphia-tees-have.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-100825696091833164Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-22T09:00:06.026-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Twiggy Lawson, born Lesley Hornby, began modeling at age sixteen and quickly became a fashion icon. Many people know her as the world’s first supermodel from the 1960’s. Twiggy is using her fame to fight one store that has taken animal cruelty to the next level. Fornum & Mason in the UK is famous for selling high-quality groceries, wine and gifts. http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/model-for-cause-twiggy-speaks-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-1112489062827676916Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-21T09:00:06.273-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan Celebrities Terrell Owens, Sophia Bush, and Adrian Grenier are among the many taking an active role in LetsFCancer’s campaign, The Cancer Talk.   LetsFCancer is an organization dedicated to making a bold impact with the mantra, “F*** Cancer.”            LetsFCancer aims to shift power from the http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/celebrities-for-cause-celebs-unite-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-1839884905709052240Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-20T09:00:04.886-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell Kristen Stewart is famous her role as Bella Swan in the mega-hit movie series Twilight. Stewart recently showed her charitable side as she donated an autographed pair of shoes to the non-profit organization, Shoe Revolt. Her recent role as a teenage prostitute in an independent movie allowed her to realize the severity of underage prostitution and sex http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/celebrity-for-cause-kristen-stewart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-7896080490811949898Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-17T09:00:08.030-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan Learning to empathize is tough.  Learning to have a positive outlook on a not-so-positive situation is even tougher.  But when it comes to empathizing and having a positive outlook, all while being a child, that takes the cake on the toughness scale. At Kid b Kidz, though, children are taught how to empathize and stay positive through artwork.&nbsphttp://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/organization-for-cause-kidz-b-kidz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-7299325865935306214Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-16T09:00:01.785-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell  This June NFL player Jason David hosted his 6th Annual Football Skills Camp at his former high school in Covina, California. The camp gave 250 young boys the opportunity to learn football skills and the importance of hard work from three NFL players for free. David wants to show youth that if you work hard and stay optimistic it will eventually http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/athlete-for-cause-nfl-player-helps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-9122733350057185804Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-15T09:00:05.951-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan She was known as a former first lady, an outspoken voice, and a champion for the causes she believed in.  To put it quite simply, Betty Ford was a rare and special breed. As we all know, the former first lady to Gerald Ford passed away on July 8, 2011.  She’s said to have touched more lives than any president could ever dream of, and she’ll never http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/celebrity-for-cause-betty-fords-legacy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-5019729407043076523Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-14T09:00:08.987-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell  Singer Jack Johnson grew up on the shores of Oahu, Hawaii. Since 2000 he has released six albums with great success internationally. Johnson is using his fame to show the world what he believes is important in life - charity.   In 2008, Jack Johnson and his wife donated all of profits from his tour to establish The Johnson Ohana http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/musician-gives-back-jack-johnson-fights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683417404287090693.post-8480854588972256677Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-02-13T09:00:06.881-08:00Written by Marketing Intern Katy Rowan I walked into my college town’s Freebirds yesterday and couldn’t help but feel pure joy.  Joy for the food I was about to consume (some yummy queso & chips with good friends), but also joy for the knowledge that I was dining at place where the bottom-line isn’t the main concern. For those of you who’ve unfortunately never tasted Freebirds’ food or http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2012/02/company-with-cause-freebirds-aims-to_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0