Charities & Fundraising Events - This Century
May 18, 2013 - David auctioned personal items including some 1970s stage outfits by Nudie Cohn. All proceeds from the sale of the outfits were donated to the Alzheimer's Association of America, a cause very dear to David. David's items were part of Julien's Auctions' Music Icons sale in New York. The items were also featured on Celebrity Home Raiders TV show in March 2014.
August 22, 2012 - David attended 'A Night of Denim and Diamonds' benefit at the Gideon Putnam Hotel to raise money for the Belmont Child Care Association and Anna House.
November 26, 2011 - "The World's Largest Disco" presented by Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls, Canada. David was the VIP guest of the night. David greeted fans, signed autographs, and took pictures with a fee going to charity. Proceeds of this event are donated to Camp Good Days & Special Times, a camp for children with cancer.
November 7, 2011 - Public Service Announcement for the Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation . David made a 15 sec and 30 sec announcement.
August 7, 2011 - The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's annual Gala Fundraiser at Saratoga. David was one of the VIPs to attend in support of their important work to save horses.
August 6, 2011 - 8th Annual Summer Paw Picnic, Waldorf Farm, North Chathamn NY. David signed a painting of himself and a picture of his horse that were auctioned. David and his band then performed in concert.
June 23, 2011 - David visited the Children's Home Society of Florida-Intercoastal Division in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The aim of the visit was to help celebrate a birthday and provide a morale boost to the staff and children in the Home.
April 16, 2011 - David was one of the celebrities at The Foundation for Brain Injured Veterans' Celebrity Sock Hop at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Pacific Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Ave. Carlsbad, CA. The event was held to raise money for the Music Therapy Centre. David was honoured to be presented with the Silver Eagle Patriot Award.
November 27, 2010 - An autographed and framed copy of the Rolling Stone magazine with David on the front cover was autioned for the Grammy Foundation and MusiCares.
November 2010 - David made a young David Cassidy fan's dreams come true. As part of the Make A Wish Foundation Mark Wayman organized for David to speak to young Zoe via the telephone.
August 14, 2010 - Humane Society Charity Picnic. North Chatham, NY. Auction of items signed by David and a concert.
February 13, 2010 - David produced a piece of art for the Celebrity Art Auction run by ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival in Florida.
November 10, 2009 - The Empty Bowl Celebrity Auction. David painted a bowl in 2008 for this auction at the Delta Winnipeg hotel for the Winnipeg Harvest's Charity to feed the hungry.
August 27, 2009 - David sang the National Anthem at Fenwick Park when the Red Sox played the White Sox. This was part of the 36 hour annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon for cancer research.
December 14, 2008 - David was listed as a "Special Attraction" at the 21st Annual SFPC Christmas Toys In The Sun Run at the Pompano Harness Track. All proceeds benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation, Hollywood, Florida.
December 9, 2008 - Balitmore's 1019 lite FM auctioned an autographed tie for the Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. Diane, the radio host, obtained David's signature at Hershey Park in June 22, 2008.
August 11, 2008 - David was the guest speaker at the 2nd Annual Gala of The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council of Saratoga County. The council is a nonprofit, community-based organization, providing education, information and referral services on the subjects of alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence prevention to individuals and local communities.
May 8, 2008 - David's doodle was auctioned on eBay to benefit NF, Inc. an organization dedicated to providing support to individuals and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF). David doodle sold for: US $407.57
March 10, 2008 - David was a surprise guest at the City of Hope Breast Cancer Fundraiser in Delray Beach, FL. He did a duet with Patrick called "I'm Nothing Without You" at Florida Atlantic University.
December 2007-January 2008 - David individually personalized and signed photographs. Funds raised went to charity. David chose the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation that provides a place for Thoroughbreds to go when their racing days are behind them. The photographs could be ordered through David's Official website.
September 2, 2007 - David sang "Cry" during the annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon hosted by Jerry Lewis. David performed at about 9pm (Pacific time) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read a fan's account of David's performance here.
December 16, 2006 - David put up for auction some stage costumes, scripts, PF memorabilia, guitars and other items. The auction was conducted by Julien's Auctions at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Some of the money from this auction went to charity including protecting race horses.. See auctioned items here.
David and Sue ask fans to help protect retired race horses. "We urge you to visit www.horse-protection.org to learn about this issue and help end horse slaughter in America."
November 17, 2006 - David appeared on the BBC Children in Need appeal in the UK. He performed I Think I Love You and then collected donations in a bucket
May 14, 2006 - Mother's Day Arts in Bloom Festival Sparks' Plaza, City of Sparks, Nevada. Hosted by Sparks Arts and Culture, this year's festivities benefit the Northern Nevada Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. To generate additional funds, there was a live auction featuring celebrity-painted plates by athletes and entertainers including David Cassidy.
March 22-29, 2006 - David auctioned his 2003 Mini Cooper "S" Edition automobile. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the vehicle were donated directly to David's favorite charity- KidsCharities UK.
March 29, 2005 - David was one of the celebrity sponsors for the Gary Boulanger Benefit Golf Tournament. Gary was a jockey and was badly injured in a race.
September 3, 2005 - David Cassidy Headlined at the 7th Annual Celebrity Concert For Cystic Fibrosis. The concert was at the Fraze in Kettering, Ohio.
David & Patrick, MTC Winter Benefit.
January 24, 2005 - Winter Benefit for the Manhattan Theatre Club. Money raised will benefit MTC's educational outreach programs, as well as its musical theatre and play development activities.
August 25, 2004 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Gideon Putnam Hotel. David's guitar and a serenade where sold at auction
October 24, 2003 - Oak Tree Racing Association hosted the Breeders' Cup Charity Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, Calif. Proceeds benefited the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, NTRA Charities, and Kids to the Cup. The black-tie affair featured a live auction with guest auctioneer David Cassidy.
February 20 - March 3, 2003. KidsCharities.org BraveHearts Auction on Yahoo.com.
Kidscharities is a non-profit, Intenet-based organization that is an umbrella for many children's Charities. It was founded by Sue Shirfin-Cassidy, wife of performer David Cassidy.
September 25, 2002. David Cassidy and his wife, Sue, attended The Dream Foundation Star Studded Extravaganza Fundraiser- Le Cabaret Des Reves Images
August 28, 2002. Auction benefitting KidsCharities.org. Auburn, Indiana. World's Largest Collector Car Auction and Show.
Aug. 6, 2002. Kidscharities.org David Cassidy raised $78,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Massachusetts Eye Institute. David Cassidy and his band performed a benefit concert at the Ridgefield Palyhouse For Movies and The Performing Arts in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
June 2002. David's baby blue 1954 Cadillac convertible was auctioned for the benefit of KidsCharities.org. David autographed the car at a fundraiser at Mandalay Bay Motors the evening of May 30th, and the auction was held the following weekend at the eBay Krause International Auction.
March 8 to 18, 2002. Kidscharities Spring Auction.
December 3 - 13, 2001. KidsCharities.org Sothebys Night of Miracles. Live and Online Auction. The auction featured a one-of-a-kind "Partridge Family" Ovation S771 Black Baladeer Special Guitar autographed by David Cassidy.
October 12 & 13, 2001. David donated $10 from every ticket sold for his shows at the Kravis Center and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Florida to the New York City Firefighters 9-11 Relief Fund.
September 21 & 22, 2001. David's two concerts in New Orleans, LA raised 1.25 million dollars for New York.
September 19 - 29th, 2001. Stand And Be Proud. Kidscharities.org on line auction for America.
August 3 - August 14, 2001. KidsCharities.org Summer Auction. This was an online auction with Yahoo. The auction featured items donated by celebrities including several autographed David Cassidy items. It also featured autographed sports memorabilia, jewellry, hotel and restaurant vouchers.
August 4, 2001. 2nd Annual David Cassidy Day At The Races. Saratoga Springs, NY.
May 22 - June 2001. Father's Day Auction. Kidscharities.org on line auction. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation and National Airlines.
April 25 - May 3, 2001. Mother's Day Auction. Kidscharities.org on line auction. Help the Stars Reach the Kids.
February 17, 2001. MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Special Olympics Nevada honored and gave an award to David and Sue for their commitment to, and support of, Special Olympics.
January 24 to February 3, 2001. Valentine Auction. Kidscharities.org on line auction. Autographed Celebrity Sweets and much more. (Featured in People Magazine.)
Dec. 1, 2000. Las Vegas Glitter to Gourmet. Junior League of Las Vegas. Cook book. Contains David's favorite Chicken Salad recipe. The Junior Leauge is a local women's volunteer organization that has done a lot of charity work for the Las Vegas community.
November 16-30, 2000. KidsCharities.org Celebrity Holiday Auction was held on Yahoo. It featured many autographed David Cassidy collectors items such as: The actual name plate used on the door of David's dressing room during his performance at Harrah's, Atlantic City on September 9, 2000. Autographed by David Cassidy himself. Special issue magazine from the Daily Mirror, 1972, featuring and autographed by David Cassidy. Autographed 45 record "Rock Me Baby." Personally signed by David!
November 5, 2000. Money from David's concert in Harrah's, Laughlin, NV went to KidsCharities.
October 29, 2000. MGM Grand's Studio 54, the Beaux Arts Ball was held in clebration of Halloween and to benefit the local charity AIDS of Nevada. David ws one of the celebrity judges for the spectacular costume contest in the categories of Best Celebrity Look-Alike, Best Drag (men as women, women as men), Best Group, Best Male and Best Female. Prizes were both trophies and money. Other celbrity judges included comedy illusionists Penn Teller, singer Clint Holmes and magician Steve Wyrick. The Ball was open to the public. Tickets were $15.00 advance and $20.00 at the door. Special Thanks to Just David for the information.
September 4, 2000 - Enquine Charity Event to aid injured jockeys and horses. Del Mar Racetrack, San Diego, CA. David and Sue gave away a raffle prize.
August 12, 2000 - A Day At The Races. This charity event was held at Saratoga Race Track to raise money for KidsChariities.org.
June 9, 2000. EAT'M Conference. The Living Legend Award to Sam Moore. Sam was one half of Sam and Dave who had the original 1960's hit of Soul Man. Sam sang the song.
David Cassidy, Silent Auction, June 2000.
June 10 - 11, 2000. David Cassidy Celebrity Golf Tournament, Silent Auction and Totally Groovy 70's Polyester Ball. Read Cat's Fan Tale about this weekend HERE. Proceeds benefited kidscharities.
June 9, 2000. Planet Hollywood Restaurant in LV turned into a minature golf course Putt Around the Planet fund-raiser and David made an appearance.
June 5, 2000. David and Sue given an America's Favorite Award from the Nevada Child Seekers at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas for their work with and on behalf of children's charities.
Please feel free to send in any additions and/or corrections that you may have. We'd also love any stories, photos, etc. from fans from any fundraising and charties David has helped out. Please email me..
Special thanks to SJ, Mark Wycoff, The Just David Fan Club, The Friends of David Cassidy Australia Fan Club, Cassidyland Web Site, and Kidscharities.org for information.
