Causes Worth Fighting For - According to Celebrities

I've always thought life isn't worth living if you're notAutism Programs in the country. Take that Denis
fighting for something. It's an empty life. So whetherLeary!
you're fighting for peace in Iraq, or fighting for betterBono, Oh! Bono. We're not worthy. The frontman of
treatment from baristas in your neighborhood coffeeU2 has used his popularity to shed light on issues that
shop - stand up for what you are passionate about.we normally aren't aware of or take forgranted - like
If you're on a prowl for a cause, take a cue frompoverty and hunger. He uses all means possible - even
these celebrities who've used their popularity andpimping it out in Oprah where he figured in the
stature in society to push for a cause. Here are a few:promotion of Gap Rep. He speaks with world leaders,
Elizabeth Hurley and her continued support towardsBono's cause is for the betterment of Africa, and
Breast cancer awareness has caused one of thegenerally to make the world a better place.
most famous places in the world to turn pink. AnyThis list won't be complete without any participation
guesses? It's where her husband is originally from andfrom the most powerful celebrity couple in the world -
where Princess Di went to without Prince Charles. TheBrangelina! Their brood is growing, they've managed to
Taj Mahal! Pink lights were illuminated in Mumbai tomake adoption look "celebrity cool", contributed much
show the world we're not going down without a fightof their earnings to various causes (around $8 million
against breast cancer.last 2006) and wouldn't you know, Brad Pitt was
Sell a shirt, save the world. That's what I'm guessingrecently named "15 People Who Make America
was on people's mind when they saw theGreat" by Newsweek Magazine. Angelina on the other
"cheerleader" Hayden Panettiere sell her clothes for ahand is a UN Ambassador and reportedly, whenever
cause close to my heart as well - Save The Whalesshe's out with them to refugee camps, etc, she spends
Again. She was also involved in a confrontation withfor herself while still sharing the same working
Japanese fisherman to try and disrupt their annualconditions as the UN Staff. Man, is there something this
dolphin hunt. Save the Whales again is a campaign oflady can't do?
the Whaleman Foundation & Animal welfare"Every Good Act is Charity. A man's true wealth
institute. Aside from environment issues, Hayden flexedhereafter is the good that he does in this world to his
her popularity towards the 2008 elections & alsofellows - Moliera". Sometimes it's not really how much
made a video for funnyordie against McCain.money you give to these causes - it's how much of
Our favorite funny man Jon Stewart isn't only good foryourself you give and how much you get in return -
a laugh - he supports health causes such as Parkinsonmaybe not in monetary but in
Foundation & Autism Speak. He hosted the "Nighthonest-to-goodness-I-feel-good-vibes. And that beats
of Too Many Stars 20083 in order to raise money forjust holding that coffee cup.