BrIAn0gRaphY - Charitable contributionsBrian Krause has always been involved in various charitable contributions through out the years. He has not only contributed but also participated in various celebrity tournaments to helped raise funds using his sports skills. His charitable works include:
1.The Olive Crest Foundation(November 17th,1999)
2.The 3rd Annual Hack n' Smack Tournament(May 1,2006)
3.The Gersh Agency Boys & Girls of Venice Tee off for Charity Golf Interventional(March 26,2007)
4.Dennis Quaid's 4th Annual Charity Weekend(2006)
5.Dennis Quaid's 5th Annual Charity Weekend(June 7-10,2007)
6.Love Out Loud - Pozevent West to benefit Aids Walk(October 18,2007)
7.A Fundraiser for the 'Much love animal rescue'(October 22,2007)
8.‘RESCUE ME’- ‘Saving the World One Animal at a Time’ Red Carpet Fundraising Event(November 15,2007)
9.Gala Celebrity Poker Event(February 10th,2008)
10.The 5th Annual "Hack n'Smack" Celeb Golf Tournament(April 21st,2008)
11.The St. Jude Children's Hospital "Deal or No Deal" Celebrity Golf Classic(May 19,2008)
12.The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation 1st Annual Celebrity
Fishing Tournament(May 17,2008)
13.The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Celebrity Golf Classic(May 1,2008)
14.The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Mel Ashcroft Celebrity Golf Classic(June 23,2008)
Quick-facts:The Olive Crest Foundation(1999):Brian has made contributions to "The Olive Crest foundation" which is dedicated to assisting foster children & abused children.
The 3rd Annual Hack n' Smack Tournament(2006):Melanoma is the fastest growing, least funded cancer in the US. Brian krause along with many other well known celebrities like Richard Schiff (West Wing), Ron Pearlman (Hellboy), Kevin Weisman (Alias) & many more have participated in "The 3rd Annual Hack n' Smack Tournament" where they played in a Golf tournament in effort to help raise funds to fight Melanoma.
The Gersh Agency Boys & Girls of Venice Tee off for Charity Golf Interventional(2007):Brian participated in "The Gersh Agency Boys & Girls of Venice Tee off for Charity Golf Interventional" which is dedicated to the Gersh Agency Boys & Girls of Venice. He played golf along with his good friend Jason London & many other celebrities to help raise funds for charity.
Dennis Quaid's 4th & 5th Annual Charity Weekend(2005 & 2006):Brian has been participating in "The Quaid's Charity weekend" for two years now, which is dedicated to children's charity where all the sports & entertainment celebrities like Luke Wilson, Rex Linn(CSI:Miami), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules)& many more, took part in Poker & Golf tournaments to help raise fund for the children's charity.
*Quotes:(2006)"I enjoy Quaid's Weekend, because it combines two of my favorite things – golf and children's charities. I am honored to have been invited."
Love Out Loud - Pozevent West to benefit Aids Walk(2007):Brian has lended his name and his time to "POZ Team West" which is dedicated to raising funds for AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Brian participated in "Love Out Loud - Pozevent West" along with many other entertainment celebrities like Ilene Kristen, Jackie Zeman(General Hospital), Jason Thompson(General Hospital) & many more to help raise funds for AIDS Walk Los Angeles.
A Fundraiser for the 'Much love animal rescue'(2007):Brian along with the whole cast of 'Jack Rio' & many other celebrities like 2deep, Jerry Walker, made contributions to the "Much love animal rescue" to support the animals that needed shelter during the California Wild fire that took place in late 2007.
‘RESCUE ME’- ‘Saving the World One Animal at a Time’ Red Carpet Fundraising Event(2007):Brian along with tons of other celebs like Jaime Gomez, Matthew Borlenghi attended & made their contributions to the red carpet Fundraising Event presented by True Religion Jeans for "The New Leash On Life Foundation" . It was a special evening of entertainment, music and lots of love, in conjunction with Shadang, as they made a difference in the lives of our furry friends and the New Leash on Life Foundation. In honor of National Philanthropy Day, they recognized those who rescued animals during the California fires and all the guests enjoyed a puppy fashion show.
Gala Celebrity Poker Event(2008):Brian Krause along with the television, film, music and sports stars gathered together to honor and supported injured Southern California firefighters by raising funds at the "Gala Celebrity Poker Event" held at Hollywood Park Casino, Hollywood, California on February 10th, 2008. The California State Firefighters Association hosted a Gala Celebrity Poker fundraising event for the families of local firefighters injured in the line of duty during the 2007 Southern California wildfires and firefighter training. All the celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Micheal Vartan(Monster-in-Law, Alias) & OF of course Brian krause played poker to raise funds for the benefit of the firefighters.
The 5th Annual "Hack n'Smack" Celeb Golf Tournament(2008):Brian participated in "The 5th Annual 'Hack n' Smack' Celeb Golf Tournament" held at El Cabellero Country Club, CA on April 21st, 2008. The event was a fundraiser hosted by the Actors Network to help with the Melanoma Research Foundation, so Brian along with many other celebs played some good golf in effort to help raise funds to fight Melanoma.
The St. Jude Children's Hospital "Deal or No Deal" Celebrity Golf Classic(2008):Brian participated in "The St. Jude Children's Hospital 'Deal or No Deal' Celebrity Golf Classic" that took place in the Woodland Hills country club on May 19th, 2008. This is yet another golf tourney which was dedicated to charity. Well, Brian was invited & obviously he played some good golf & raised good money for the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation 1st Annual Celebrity Fishing Tournament(2008):Brian Krause participated in "The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation 1st Annual Celebrity Fishing Tournament" held on Saturday, May 17. The event was a fund-raiser for the lagoon foundation and its programs, with additional proceeds its going to benefit the United Anglers of Southern California and Hubbs Sea World Research Institute. A total of 15 celebs participated in this tournament. All 15 celebrity boats from the Bristol Cove Homeowners Association were filled with $100 fishermen who paid to fish with the celebrities. More than 100 fishermen and their children turned out for the event. Brian won the tournament for the bass category by catching the longest fish in the celebrity division, a 16-inches bass.
The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Celebrity Golf Classic(2008):Brian participated in "The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Celebrity Golf Classic" held on May 1, 2008 at the Moorpark Country Club. This was yet another one of those fundraising events & the proceeds from this event benefited the Simi Valley Community Foundation. The Community Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 charitable foundation, under the Simi Valley Chamber, that supports the Simi Valley community in the areas of social and human services and advancing health, educational and cultural interests.
The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Mel Ashcroft Celebrity Golf Classic( 2008):Brian Krause atteneded "The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Mel Ashcroft Celebrity Golf Classic" held at the Moorpark Country Club, California on June 23, 2008. This was yet another funraiser where Brian along with many other celebs participated to raise money for the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks. The proceeds from this event benefited the Community Conscience of Thousand Oaks. This included Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services, Conejo Youth Employment, and many others that support the Thousand Oaks community in the areas of social and human services and advancing health, educational and cultural interests.
Brian @ The Olive Crest Foundation(November 17th,1999)Brian @ The Gersh Agency Boys & Girls of Venice Tee off for Charity Golf Interventional(March 26,2007) Brian @ Love Out Loud - Pozevent West to benefit Aids Walk(October 18,2007)Brian @ A Fundraiser for the 'Much love animal rescue'(October 22, 2007)Brian @ The Gala Celebrity Poker Event(February 10th,2008)Brian @ The St. Jude Children's Hospital "Deal or No Deal" Celebrity Golf Classic(May 19, 2008)Brian @ he Kiwanis Club of Thousand OaksMel Ashcroft Celebrity Golf Classic(June 23, 2008)nAtaShA