Orlando Bloom Named UN Ambassador - Everest: A Climb for Peace Narrator Continues His Good Work…

Lance Trumbull, the director of "Everest: a Climb for Peace", the documentary narrated by the voice of Orlando, wrote an entry on his blog, speaking about Orlando named as Unicef ambassador. Here is the text:

I was extremely happy to read recently in the news that Everest: A Climb for Peace narrator (and Lord of the Rings star!) Orlando Bloom has been named goodwill ambassador for the UN Children’s organization UNICEF.

This is wonderful news as Orlando continues to do good in the world. Orlando Bloom’s first visit to Nepal came just a few weeks after he narrated my film in a sound studio in Hollywood in October 2007; one of the main film locations was Nepal. And the Everest Peace Project - through the help of its educational partner Room to Read - helped fund two libraries in Nepal for needy Nepalese children. Could it be that narrating my peace film and seeing the gorgeous Nepalese scenery and people inspired Orlando to reach out even further and to get involved in this incredible work with UNICEF?! Maybe…Probably not…but regardless, Orlando continues to provide his time for meaningful and worthy causes such as The Everest Peace Project film - Everest: A Climb for Peace (which was also endorsed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama) and UNICEF. According to the BBC, his first task will be to film an appeal about the importance of clean water supplies.

Thanks again Orlando for all the good work that you do outside of Hollywood.

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Orlando Bloom and he was a true gentleman, professional and yet completely down to earth and as friendly as can be. Below is a horrible picture of me with Orlando. We were both having bad hair days! (And I was having a bad face day!)



And new pic, Orlando in the recording booth recording narration for Everest: A Climb for Peace:


www.everestpeaceproject.org

Orlando supports One Sun One Love musical

Orlando wrote a message of support for "One Sun One World" musical,the fifth environmental musical entertainment, written by Peter Rose and Anne Conlon. Commissioned by WWF-UK to mark its 50th anniversary, it celebrates our astonishing world in all its rich diversity.One Sun One World premiered performance in the Royal Albert Hall on October 22nd, 2009. The English Chamber Orchestra, augmented by senior students from the Royal College of Music, London, accompanied a combined choir of over 1500 children from schools throughout the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, accompanied by St Augustine's RC High School choir in Blackburn. Here is the message of support from Orlando:
I am reminded every day about the impact that each of us makes on the planet. My cousin takes photographs of the melting polar ice caps that are at once beautiful and alarming. And my sister is working to make her entire village "green," a place that will employ recycled building materials, rain water collectors, and solar panels.I believe that the real leadership on the issue of the environment will come from young people. It's their voice, speaking out about the concerns and passions they have, that will shape their future more than any official policies. They will soon step into a world that's theirs; so their views, their concerns about whether it will be stable and liveable, is vital for planning now in a conscious and ethical way. The role of education and art – the voice of creativity – is perhaps the most persuasive tool we have.It's with all this in mind that I support WWF's latest musical for schools, ‘One Sun One World.’Past productions have focused on the oceans, the Amazon rainforest, and urbanization in Africa. These musicals are subsequently produced by schools all over the world. Each child with his or her role to play; ‘One Sun One World’ centers on renewable resources and how we can make sustainable choices, every day.Combining youth, art, and public policy is what WWF is all about. I'm pleased to be able to celebrate WWF's 50th Anniversary with you and all of the creators and performers who have brought ‘One Sun One World’ to life.
Orlando Bloom
Read more about the musical at this link:
http://www.wwf.org.uk/what_we_do/working_with_schools/one_sun__one_world_musical/about_one_sun__one_world_musical/%22target=%22_blnak

Orlando for Be Love apparel

Here are two cute pics of Orlando posing for Be Love apparel. Be Love was created because the founders see nonviolence as Love, the highest Truth, and they are committed to supporting education and action that is aligned with the great teachings of nonviolence. The Be Love apparel brand is the powerful vehicle designed to sustain their mission.

source http://www.beloveforall.com/gallery/
thanks to Orlando Love for the heads up

Coleraine charity auction event

The organisers of the charity fashion show and celebrity auction at the Lodge Hotel this Friday have spoken of their sadness at the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately.
The star, who was found dead at his holiday home in Majorca on Sunday, was one of the celebrities who had donated auction items for the event in aid of breast cancer and the Alzheimer's Society.

Organiser Cindy Marshall said: "Donna Ward, who has secured lots of fantastic items for our celebrity auction, told me last night that the letter that Boyzone signed for us was probably one of the last things they all signed together before they all broke for holidays."

The letter is personally signed to Cindy who was going to keep it as a memento of the charity event.

"I was going to keep it as it has my name on it but will auction it off on the evening as I am sure there are so many fans out there that would really cherish it.

"The main item that was sent for the auction is a signed CD that Boyzone sent.

"The boys were so kind and so supportive of our fundraising event and it is so sad to think that only a few weeks ago Stephen signed these items," she said.

Indeed there are countless items up for auction including a Broadway programme signed by 'Tony Soprano' himself kaka actor James Gandolfini.

It's just the latest A-list celebrity item which has been donated for auction. Theatre buffs will be bidding high for a signed programme from a current Broadway play starring James Bond actor Daniel Craig and X-Men's Wolverine aka Hugh Jackman.

The play "A Steady Rain" made the headlines last week when Jackman stopped a performance to chastise an audience member whose mobile phone was ringing.

Added to the already impressive list of auction items are personally autographed CDs from Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Aerosmith.

Actor Orlando Bloom has also donated a signed photo of himself and a photograph of him with his fellow actors from the comedy series "Extras".

Pictured in the photograph are Bloom himself, Ricky Gervais, Sir Ian McKellen, David Bowie and Coldplay's Chris Martin - all of whom have signed the picture. Orlando has also sent a letter of good luck to the event organisers - which will be auctioned on the night.
And there is much, much more up for auction from stars of stage, screen and the world of sport at the Lodge Hotel on October 16.

The event is now totally SOLD OUT however people can still phone in with auction bids. If you are interested in any of the items up for auction then call 028 7035 5888 and you will be issued with a phone number on which to bid during the night.

http://www.colerainetimes.co.uk/news/Gately39s-generosity-to-Coleraine-charity.5740913.jp

Orlando Bloom Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

From prnewswire.com:

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Actor Orlando Bloom was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador today, in recognition of his commitment to the rights of children around the world.

"Advocacy from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors helps build momentum to improve the lives of children around the world," said UNICEF Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman. "We are proud to have Orlando Bloom as one of the strong voices for vulnerable children."

Mr. Bloom has already seen the work UNICEF is doing in Nepal, Russia, and Sarajevo. And he is committed to supporting UNICEF's efforts. "I look forward to working with UNICEF as they continue to make the world a better place for children," he said.

Mr. Bloom said he wants to be an active Ambassador for the children's organization. He will follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Audrey Hepburn, Danny Kaye, Shakira, Sir Roger Moore, David Beckham, Jackie Chan, Mia Farrow, Vanessa Redgrave and many others. These ambassadors devote their time to raising awareness of UNICEF, and influencing global policy on behalf of children around the world.

Mr. Bloom has supported UNICEF's work since 2007, when he first visited schools in the remote western districts of Kaski and Chitwan, two of the poorest areas of Nepal. He was able to see how UNICEF's water and sanitation programmes benefit local families. In Nepal, Orlando spoke about the importance of education; and when asked by the children, he agreed to perform a small role in their local school radio production.

Mr. Bloom went to Nepal again in June 2008 to see how UNICEF and its partners are working to provide clean water for children and families. He has also visited the Krasnoselsky centre in Moscow, a shelter for children from economically vulnerable families.

Mr. Bloom said, "UNICEF doesn't just deliver humanitarian aid, which is what they are known for all over the world. They also educate and provide tools which help women and children face challenges specific to their own lives. I responded to how UNICEF works as much as I did to the work itself. I look forward to learning more and to supporting UNICEF any way I can."

To celebrate 20 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Orlando Bloom will, this week, record a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for UNICEF on the importance of clean and accessible drinking water. The PSA can be watched on: http://www.unicef.org/rightsite/364_374.htm

Wonderful news for a wonderful man!