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A 43-year-old Cory Hartman of Hampton, NH died after a fall on Stein's Run at Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; police say the incident was not suspicious. A fundraiser has raised over $115,000 for his wife and three daughters, with visiting hours planned in Hampton.
On March 29 in St. Augustine, the March To Get Screened 5K Race and 1 Mile Run aims to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and promote screening at age 45. Proceeds fund free colonoscopies for eligible patients, vouchers for underinsured individuals, and up to $5,000 for cancer treatment through the Borland Groover Foundation, supporting education and access to care as part of the This Is 45 initiative.
A Bloomington Kennedy High School choir is raising about $30,000 in public donations to cover new flights and buses to return 126 students home after a winter blizzard canceled their Los Angeles trip.
Celebrities and TV figures gathered for Big Dog Ranch Rescue’s three‑day fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, helping raise about $5.5 million for rescue dogs; attendees included Katherine Heigl, Lara Trump, Lauree Simmons, and Cesar Millan, with events highlighting the charity’s work and a new Patriot Pet Lodge opening.
As Iranian missile strikes escalate, killing three U.S. service members and wounding others, President Trump hosted a lavish fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, greeting wealthy donors and allies while war operations expanded across the Middle East; the White House schedule suggested he would still engage with the event amid the crisis.
Brandi Carlile livestreamed Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis from the Target Center, raising more than $600,000 for Advocates for Human Rights to assist families affected by ICE operations during the Metro Surge; the event drew over 12,000 attendees and generated tens of thousands from Be Human T-shirts, amid ongoing controversy over immigration enforcement that included detentions and fatalities. Carlile used the show to critique immigration policy and urged supporters to reconsider their stances.
Mehcad Brooks, a close friend of James Van Der Beek, defended the GoFundMe campaign for Van Der Beek’s wife and kids after the actor’s death, pushing back at critics who questioned the $2.6 million raised. Brooks posted a blunt rebuttal on Threads, saying it’s unfair to judge people’s generosity or pain. The GoFundMe, started by friends, had reached about $2 million and later hit $2.6 million as supporters mourned Van Der Beek’s passing and his impact. Backlash intensified after a Realtor.com report about a Texas ranch purchase; Van Der Beek’s representative said the down payment was funded through a trust with help from friends. The piece underscores the family’s grief and the actor’s lasting influence.
Quinton Aaron, who portrayed Michael Oher in The Blind Side, is hospitalized in Atlanta and on life support after a fall and a severe blood infection; his loved ones say he is stable, but the family faces mounting medical and living costs, with supporters launching a fundraiser and asking for prayers.
Mickey Rourke publicly denounced a GoFundMe fundraiser set up by his manager to help him avoid eviction, saying he was not involved and urging donors to retrieve their money. The post claimed over $100,000 had been raised by “concerned strangers,” with about $90,000 still needing refunds, and his attorney was working on returning funds. His manager defended the fundraiser as legitimate and said refunds would be issued if Rourke didn’t want the money, while Rourke had previously said he would never ask fans for money and called the situation humiliating.
A GoFundMe fundraiser to help Mickey Rourke avoid eviction was temporarily paused after the actor, unaware of the campaign's details, rejected the donations, expressing embarrassment and pride. The fundraiser was set up by his management team to help with his housing crisis due to poor living conditions and rent issues, but Rourke later clarified he did not ask for help and is working to resolve his situation independently.
Actor Mickey Rourke denies requesting or endorsing a GoFundMe campaign set up to help him avoid eviction, claiming he was unaware of it and urging supporters to get their money back, despite his manager confirming its legitimacy and good intentions.
Actor Mickey Rourke publicly denounced a fundraiser set up in his name to pay off his rent, claiming he had no knowledge of it and refusing charity, emphasizing his pride and frustration over the situation.
Fans of Mickey Rourke have raised nearly $80,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to help him avoid eviction from his Beverly Grove home, where he owes around $59,100 in back rent. The fundraiser aims to provide Rourke with stability during a difficult period marked by financial and health struggles, highlighting the ongoing support from his fans and the community.
An online fundraiser has been launched to help actor Mickey Rourke, facing eviction from his LA home due to unpaid rent, with the goal of raising $100,000 to cover his housing expenses and provide stability during a difficult time.
Mickey Rourke has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $100,000 to cover $59,100 in unpaid rent and avoid eviction from his Los Angeles home, amid financial difficulties and a lawsuit from his landlord. The actor, known for his roles in films like The Wrestler, is facing a challenging period despite his Hollywood fame, with the fundraiser currently raising $33,000.