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Spread Hope with Idol Gives Back

 

For the second year running, American Idol and fans helped those who are less fortunate in the United States and around the world through Idol Gives Back.

The second special night aired Wednesday, April 9th starting at 7:30/6:30 central on your Fox network.

On Wednesday April 9th, Fox, American Idol and the Idol Gives Back Foundation presented a second installment of the popular TV event to help children and young people in extreme poverty here at home in the U.S. and around the world.

Last year the first Idol Gives Back raised over $70 million. They are hoping to break this record for the second Idol Gives Back aiming for at least $100 Million.

Even though the show has aired, you can still help and you can still donate.

Squidoo Lensmasters can even make a lens that benefits two of the Idol Gives Back charities, Save the Children and/or the Children's Defense Fund.

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American Idol is giving back once again! Idol Gives Back aired on April 9, 2008.

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It was a great way of giving back.

Comfortdoc says:

Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell are two different people.

starlyra says:

It's great that people get together to help the needy wherever they live. But i know the fans give back ,the sponsors give back ,but what does americn idol bring to the table?. They set up a fondation and made themselves ceo (Simon Fuller). I,ve yet to see something in black and white.

fefe says:

I thought it was okay, the best part was giving back. I didn't like to see Michael Johns go home the next day either. He was one of my favorites along with David Cook. I thought it was mean that they reminded him they didn't send anyone home last year after Idol Gives Back.

Comfortdoc says:

I think there were a lot of less than stellar moments not in the true spirit of giving back. Perhaps the worst one for me was voting someone off. Last year, they decided not to send anyone home after convincing Jordan Sparks she was voting off. This year, they didn't send anyone home on the day of Idol Gives Back, they sent Michael Johns home the next day, only after reminding him that they hadn't done it last year. With luck, Michael Johns (one of my favorites) will become as popular as another one of the Idol rejects - Chris Daughtry.

Comfortdoc says:

For me two positive moments that stood out were Annie Lennox's "Many Rivers to Cross" and the video for Clean Water Africa featuring Jennifer Connelly. Maria Shriver was inspiring encouraging people to volunteer. I thought Brad Pitt was very humble.

I didn't watch. I'm not interested.

 
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Who Benefits from Idol Gives Back? 

The money raised by Idol Gives Back 2008 will benefit charities that serve the both U.S. and organizations around the world.

In the U.S., the money will be distributed via IGBF (Idol Gives Back Foundation) to organizations such as The Children's Health Fund, Children's Defense Fund, Make It Right and Save the Children, U.S. Programs to support programs that provide needed food, medical care, housing and other assistance to children and their families living in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the U.S.

Outside of the U.S, children and their families will also benefit through IGBF's (Idol Gives Back Foundation) support of The Global Fund and Malaria No More. These two organizations have programs which are focused on delivering health and education services.

All of the charitable organizations chosen as beneficiaries of Idol Gives Back have a proven track record of making a positive impact through responsible giving.

Photo Credit: Gary Moyes/Comic Relief Ltd. Idol Gives Back. Cowell and Seacrest Travel to Africa 2.

The Idol Gives Back Foundation 


Idol Gives Back Foundation is a new not-for-profit organization established by the producers of American Idol and FOX to raise money and awareness for children and families living in poverty and at risk in the U.S. and abroad.

Idol Gives Back Foundation is harnessing American Idol's ability to capture America's hearts and the power of entertainment to benefit some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.
Idol Gives Back Foundation
The Main website for the Idol Gives Back Foundation.

Idol Gives Back Benefits Six Charities 

  1. The Children's Defense Fund
  2. The Global Fund
  3. Make It Right
  4. Malaria No More
  5. Save The Children, U.S. Programs
  6. The Children's Health Fund

How Your Money Benefits Others in Idol Gives Back 

By changing lives tonight, in 24 hours you can change the world.

Kiefer Sutherland

Ways to Donate or Contribute to Idol Gives Back 

There are several different ways you can donate or contribute to Idol Gives Back whether in time or in money.

You can visit the "How to Donate Page" on Idol Gives Back directly if you prefer.

You can also check to see if your employer will match funds that you contribute.

Squidoo Lensmasters can to create a lenspage and designate the beneficiary as "Save the Children" or the "Children's Defense Fund" both are recipients of Idol Gives Back.
  1. Donate Online
    Donating online is quick, easy and secure - just click the link above to get started.

  2. Donate By Phone
    North American donors may call and speak with a live operator.

    Phone lines open on April 4th

  3. Donate By Mail
    Please do not send cash. Make checks payable to Idol Gives Back Foundation.

    Idol Gives Back Foundation
    P.O Box 414214
    Boston, MA 02241-4214

  4. Corporate Matching
    Check with your human resources or benefits department. If your company does offer a matching gift program, you will have to complete a form which will be sent to us.

    Please feel free to send your completed form to:

    matchinggift@idolgivesbackfoundation.org

    or

    Idol Gives Back Foundation
    92 Corporate Park
    Suite C, Box 324
    Irvine, CA 92606-5106

  5. Make a Squidoo Lens to Benefit:

    * Save the Children
    * Children's Defense Fund

American Idol Postage - Limited Edition Postage Stamps 

As part of the fundraising efforts for Idol Gives Back, limited edition "American Idol" Postage is being released. Net proceeds from the sales of these postage stamps go to the Idol Gives Back Foundation.

Each state's limited edition 'American Idol' 20 stamp sheet features four different images of that week's American Idol. Only 2000 sheets will be release for each state.

Check the Photo Stamps website to see who is available.

American Idol Featured Postage Stamps 

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Idol Gives Back Charities 

More About the Idol Gives Back designated charities.
Children's Defense Fund
For 35 years the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) has worked relentlessly to ensure a level playing field for all children by lifting them out of poverty, protecting them from abuse and neglect, and ensuring access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation to help them succeed with the help of caring adults and communities.
CHF - The Children's Health Fund
The Children's Health Fund is committed to providing health care to the nation's most medically underserved children and their families through the development and support of innovative primary care medical programs, response to public health crises, and the promotion of guaranteed access to appropriate health care for all children.
The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - Home
The Global Fund was created to finance a dramatic turn-around in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. These diseases kill over 6 million people each year, and the numbers are growing.
Make It Right
Make It Right is working to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina by redeveloping the Lower 9th Ward. With Brad Pitt as their Curator MIR9 is building a neighborhood comprised of safe and healthy homes that are inspired by Cradle to Cradle thinking, with an emphasis on a high quality of design, while preserving the spirit of the community's culture.
Malaria No More
Malaria No More is an inclusive, grassroots movement to control malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that kills more than one million people annually, especially in Africa, where one child dies from malaria every 30 seconds.
Save the Children: Helping Children in Poverty and Children in Need
Save the Children is an independent, non profit charity helping children in need by creating lasting change to end child poverty around the world and in the U.S.

Bed Net Distributions for Malaria No More on Flickr 

Squidoo Lenses on Idol Gives Back Beneficiaries 

Malaria No More who works with Nothing but Nets are direct beneficiaries of Idol Gives Back.

These are lenses that I have already created that benefit "Save the Children" and the "Children's Defense Fund."

You can help children and young people in extreme poverty here at home in the U.S. and abroad.

Donate, Contribute to Idol Gives Back

Quote: Why They Give Back 

    To quote a famous superhero,

    "with the gift of power comes great responsibility,"

    which is why we feel so fortunate to partner in this special television event, giving back.

    Peter Liguori
    President of Entertainment
    Fox Broadcasting Company

A Squidoo Lens on the Benefits of Giving Back 

Images of Idol Gives Back 2008 on Flickr 

Idol Gives Back 2008 Moments on YouTube 


Keith Urban Carrie Underwood-Stop Dragging My Heart Around

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Mariah Carey Fly Like a Bird on Idol Gives Back

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Idol Gives Back Partners 

The majority of giving comes from Idol Gives Back viewers, additional support comes from Idol Gives Back's corporate partners.
  1. Ford
  2. Coca Cola
  3. AT&T
  4. ExxonMobil

Scheduled Guests for Idol Gives Back 

New Guests include Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia and Amy Adams.

Earlier scheduled guests include international talent and sports figures Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart and Gloria Estefan.

Alicia Keyes will preview her film "Alicia in Africa" live on American Idol's Idol Gives Back.

California's First Lady, Maria Shriver on Idol Gives Back 

Our First Lady in California, Maria Shriver, made a guest appearance on Idol Gives Back, introducing more than 100 volunteers from many of the different organizations benefited by the event.

She encouraged people to give back and become a volunteer...

Annie Lennox Many Rivers to Cross on YouTube 

Without a doubt, one of the most moving performances of this year's Idol Gives Back.

Annie Lennox ~ Many RIvers To Cross (Idol)

From the Idol Gives Back concert 4/9/08 Lennox astounds and moves with her masterful rendition of this great Reggae classic.

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Highlights from Idol Gives Back 2008 on YouTube 


Shout to The Lord American Idols on Idol Gives Back

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Brad Pitt @ American Idol Gives Back 2008

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Idol Gives Back - Inspiration for May's Squidoo Charity Challenge 

Bdkz's Charity for the Month of May was inspired by this Idol Gives Back lens.

Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland

More on Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland 

    What is it about this amazing continent that once you visit,
    you can never be the same.

    Alicia Keys

Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland is the breathtaking story of a generation that refuses to give up.

Spreading the message is so important to Alicia that she is making the documentary available for FREE online.

The first preview of the film aired live on American Idol's Idol Gives Back April 9th (7:30-10pm ET/PT) on FOX.
"Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland"
The website for Alicia in Africa. You can watch the full film at the website.

Alicia in Africa Clip on YouTube  

Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland - TRAILER

Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland is the breathtaking documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder Alicia Keys' month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS. Visit AliciainAfrica.com now to learn more! "Start a Virus to End a Virus."

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More on Keep a Child Alive - Alicia Keys Organization 

Squidoo Lensmasters can give back by creating a lenspage and designate the beneficiary as "Save the Children" or the "Children's Defense Fund."
Both are recipients of Idol Gives Back.

Ways You Can Give Back 

There are several different ways you can donate or contribute to Idol Gives Back whether in time or in money.

You can visit the "How to Donate Page" directly if you prefer.
  1. Make a Squidoo Lens

    Squidoo Lensmasters can to create a lenspage and designate the beneficiary as "Save the Children" or the "Children's Defense Fund" both are recipients of Idol Gives Back.

  2. Check on Corporate Matching

    See if your employer will match funds that you contribute. If your company does offer a matching gift program, you will have to complete a form which will be sent to Idol Gives Back.

    Completed forms can be sent via email to matchinggift@idolgivesbackfoundation.org

    or via snail mail to

    Idol Gives Back Foundation
    92 Corporate Park
    Suite C, Box 324
    Irvine, CA 92606-5106

  3. Donate Online
    Donating online is quick, easy and secure - just click the link above to get started.

  4. Donate By Phone
    North American donors may call and speak with a live operator.

    Phone lines open on April 4th

  5. Donate By Mail
    Please do not send cash. Make checks payable to Idol Gives Back Foundation.

    Idol Gives Back Foundation
    P.O Box 414214
    Boston, MA 02241-4214

Jennifer Connelley's Clean Water PSA on YouTube  

Jennifer Connelly in charity: water Clean Water Africa PSA

imagine if New York City's taps went dry. What would we do? Jennifer Connelly walks to Central Park to get dirty water for her family as millions of mothers in Africa do every day. This new PSA from charity: water was directed by Hotel Rwanda's Terry George, cinematography by Ellen Kuras. Music by Rumor Mill. Edited by Michael Rothman @ Mudbutter. All involved DONATED their time. Its national commercial debut was on American Idol Gives Back on April 9. Want to act? Only $20 can give one person clean and safe drinking water for 20 years. charity: water helps build wells in Africa and provides clean, safe drinking water. PLease help us dig wells. Start by helping one person. Find out more at http://www.charitywater.org

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Vote for Your Favorite Idol Gives Back Quote 

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Don't look outside yourself for the leader. - Maria Shriver quoting a Hopi Tribe saying

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A quarterback is nothing without the rest of the team. It's good to let everybody know they're not alone in this. - New York Giants Quarterback, Eli Manning

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Hi, it's me Oprah. If you're like me and you like to help people, grab your phone and dial. - Ellen DeGeneres

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By changing lives tonight, in 24 hours you can change the world. - Kiefer Sutherland

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If we are going to eradicate poverty in this country, we need to start with children and nothing is more important than education. - Reese Witherspoon

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This is your chance to be part of an incredible story. - Bono

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What is it about this amazing continent that once you visit, you can never be the same again. - Alicia Keys

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If you're going to steal my man, then I'm going to steal your song. - Teri Hatcher to Carrie Underwood

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American Idol without Simon Cowell would be like Christmas without the Grinch, it would be like a picnic without ants, it would be like Ryan Seacrest without the fauxhawk. - Jimmy Kimmel

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One net, one pill, one life. Let's save 1 million lives together. - Forrest Whittaker

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Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul on Amazon  

Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul: Stories from the Idols and their Fans that Open Your Heart and Make Your Soul Sing (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 08/08/2008)

Stories from Idols and Their Fans for Everyone Who Believes in a Dream.

This book contains stories from Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Jordin Sparks, Ruben Studdard, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, and many other top Idols from every season to inspire.

A Squidoo Lens on Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul 

An excellent review of Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul, with excerpts from some of the prior contestants.

Remembering Idol Gives Back - 2007 

"Idol Gives Back" was the result of a collaboration between American Idol creator Simon Fuller and British writer Richard Curtis. On the March 8, 2007 American Idol results show, Ryan Seacrest announced an initiative to give back to people in poverty in both Africa and the United States (including those affected by Hurricane Katrina).

For every vote cast for the April 24, 2007 broadcast, sponsors donated funds to the Charity Projects Entertainment Fund. Richard Curtis and Simon Fuller took the basic premise for the show from the UK based annual charity event Comic Relief, and spent 12 months adapting the concept and re-shaping it for a mainstream American audience. The event was hosted by comedian/talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres.

Source: Wikipedia. Idol Gives Back.

Celine Dion and Elvis Presley's Idol Duet on YouTube 

Perhaps one of the most innovative duets of all times.

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Donate a Bed Net to Malaria No More 

Malaria No More was one of the recipients of the Idol Gives Back fundraiser in April. 500,000 insecticide-treated bed nets have been distributed so far as part of the Idol efforts, but more are needed.

For $10 you can buys a bed net which can protect people from the mosquitoes that carry malaria.

One bed net. 10 dollars. Save a life. Donate now to Malaria No More.

Photo Credit: Gary Moyes/Comic Relief Ltd. Idol Gives Back. Cowell and Seacrest Travel to Africa 2.

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