Darren's Charitable Work for 2017

GLAAD Spirit Day concert.  (Los Angeles, October 18, 2017)




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Darren Criss at the GLAAD Spirit Day concert in Los Angeles, October 18, 2017

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Lovely message from Darren.  So important always--a much-needed message to all our friends and family, to every individual.   Let's be there for each other and support each other.  Let's celebrate our diversity and our individuality.  


October 19, 2017





Wonderful message from Justin Tranter, and supportive words from Darren.   I like what Darren said about being thankful for Justin's voice, on and off the mic.

darrencriss  Wonderful evening last night celebrating LGBTQ fam with @glaad and kicking off #spiritday today with my buddy @tranterjustin , who had my fave quote of the night: “Our ideas are mainstream… If you’re wondering what a queer, gender non-conformist is doing singing all the songs on the radio… it’s because this queer, gender non-conformist WROTE all the songs on the radio…” Justin, you’re an inspiration and a force of nature. I’m so thankful for your voice, on and off the mic.







Via Our Lady J’s Instagram Story-October 19, 2017

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tranterjustin: The support in the room last night was truly stunning. The music, the love. I wish we could bottle it and send it to every lgbtq young person in the world! Not only did we celebrate but we raised over 100k for @glaad and all that they do.! Thank you @sofiacarson @courtneylove@adamlambert @haileesteinfeld @iamjojo@daya @tinashenow @troyesivan@sup3rfruit @5sos @gigigorgeous@augustgettyatelier @natsgetty@lauramarano @iamparsonjames and all the other fabulous people who came to support the cause last night. My mind is blown!








Darren Criss and Mia Swier attend the Justin Tranter And GLAAD Present ‘Believer’ Spirit Day Concert, via Mia’s snapchat- October 18, 2017

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Billboard wrote:
Justin Tranter & GLAAD Present 'Believer' Spirit Day Concert:  Photos

10/19/2017

Wednesday night, GLAAD board member and songwriter to the stars Justin Tranter helped to kick off this year’s Spirit Day with an intimate concert in Los Angeles. The event, billed as “Justin Tranter and GLAAD Present 'Believer' Spirit Day Concert” featured performances by Courtney Love, Hailee Steinfeld and more.

Other notable guests in attendance included Carly Rae Jepsen, Adam Lambert, Troye Sivan, 5 Seconds of Summer's Ashton Irwin, Sofia Carson, Darren Criss, Superfruit (Scott Hoying and Mitch Grassi), Laura Marano, Chris Colfer, JoJo, Betty Who, Gigi Gorgeous, Brian J. Crum (America’s Got Talent), Tinashe and Parson James.

GLAAD’s Spirit Day campaign inspires millions around the world to wear purple or ‘go purple’ online in a unified stand against in a unified stand against bullying and to show support for LGBTQ youth. The event raised over $100,000 to aid in GLAAD’s continuing efforts to take a stand against bullying.

Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration (Los Angeles, October 21, 2017).     




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Saint Johns Health: The 75 year anniversary gala will feature a special performance by Darren Criss and SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!





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atkinreport   #darrencriss performs #coughsyrup #lovethatsong

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atkinreport    #darrencriss performs Hopelessly Devoted to You.

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Daily Mail wrote:
Reunited! Glee's Darren Criss and Heather Morrris share a sweet moment during Saint John's Gala in Los Angeles

October 22, 2017

They shared the small screen years ago as co-stars on hit singing show Glee.

And Heather Morris and Darren Criss looked positively delighted to be sharing the red carpet of Saint John’s  Health Center 75th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.

The 30-year-old actors beamed with joy as they embraced at the private benefit in the Culver City area.


Fancy! Darren looked absolutely dapper in a grey vest with black detailing around the pockets and matching trousers,

He sported a silky black tie with a crisp black long-sleeved shirt rolled up to his forearms and shiny black shoes.

[lq] Darren Criss attends the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration on October 21, 2017 (Photos by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)









[lq] Darren Criss attends the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration at 3LABS on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California.   (Photos by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

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MrJayBernard   @DarrenCriss #freefallin Great job!!!!

MrJayBernard   @DarrenCriss Great performance tonight!!!!  












[lq] Darren Criss performs during the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration on October 21, 2017 (Photos by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)









Aw, Heather Morris was there too.  They both look lovely.   It looks like Darren's wearing his How To Succeed suit/vest. 


[lq] Darren Criss and Heather Morris attend the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California. (Photos by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

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[lq] Darren Criss and Heather Morris attend the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration at 3LABS on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California.   (Photos by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

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[lq] Darren Criss and Heather Morris attend the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration at 3LABS on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California.   (Photos by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

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Mia also looks lovely.   Love her shimmery skirt. 

Darren Criss and Mia Swier via Mia’s snapchat - October 21, 2017

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[lq] Darren Criss and Mia Swier attend the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration at 3LABS on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California.  (Photos by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

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Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration (Los Angeles, October 21, 2017).    

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What a treat for the audience that they got to hear Darren on Hopelessly Devoted to You and Cough Syrup.    (I hear a tiny bit of static at the beginning?  I wonder if sometimes Darren sings a bit too close to the mic?)


Darren Criss at Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Hosts 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration, The Future of Excellence in Personalized Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA 10/21/17 [source]

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jakesimpsonsoul Backstage with my friend @DarrenCriss at Saint John’s Hospital’s 75th Anniversary Gala in Culver City, CA. #livingthedream . . . #Grateful #JakeSimpson #darrencriss #SingItJake #GoodCause #Hospital #saintjohns #chrisisaacsonpresents #jjla #california #musicianslife @jakesimpsonsoul


chrisisaacsonpresent Backstage hang with two incredible singers - @JakeSimpsonSoul  & @DarrenCriss at Saint John’s Hospital’s 75th Anniversary Gala in Culver City, CA. #Grateful #JakeSimpson #darrencriss #SingItJake #GoodCause #Hospital #saintjohns #chrisisaacsonpresents #jjla #california #musicianslife #ohwhatanight













Darren Criss attends Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala at 3LABS on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California (source)

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Darren Criss and Mia Swier attend Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala at 3LABS on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California (source)

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Darren Criss and Heather Morris attend Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala at 3LABS on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California (source)

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It seems to be a very nice performance of "Hopelessly devoted to you"

Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration (Los Angeles, October 21, 2017). 

Jeremy wrote:It seems to be a very nice performance of "Hopelessly devoted to you"

Yes, I agree, Jeremy. 







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Some media coverage of the event:

BroadwayWorld wrote:
Darren Criss & More Celebrate Saint John's Health Center Foundation 75th Anniversary Gala

October 24, 2017



Saint John's Health Center Foundation and Irene Dunne Guild hosted Providence Saint John's 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration: "The Future of Excellence in Personalized Healthcare" raising a record-breaking $1.4 million on Saturday, October 21 at 3Labs, Culver City. The evening commemorated Saint John's founding and unveiled a new era of medical innovation.

The event featured a special performance by Emmy-nominated actor, singer and songwriter Darren Criss, and the cast of the gospel-rock-n-roll musical SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! More than 700 attendees including Helen Hunt, Heather Morris, Loni Love, Jay Huguley, Jim Toth and more enjoyed a gourmet dinner by THE KITCHENfor Exploring Foods as well as specialty Ketel Soda cocktails by Ketel One Vodka.

From OTRC (On the Red Carpet):

otrc darrencriss performed last night at the Saint John’s Foundation 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration and helped raise a record $1.4 million. #DarrenCriss #glee #ontheredcarpet #entertainmentnews (video: Getty Video)

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tableset_go 14 weeks in the making, oh what a night it was!! Love, gratitude and so much pride for the @meet_jjla team that pulled it all together!! Congratulations Saint John’s on a beautiful milestone. One for the record books! . Pro photos to come, but was dying to post something!! . . . . . #eventlife #eventprofs #losangeles #worklife #wearesaintjohns #gala #eventproduction #santamonica #santamonicapier








I like this pic (except for the watermark). 

Saint John’s Health Center 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration - Arrivals, via PR Photos Latest Photographs (via Facebook)

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Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration (Los Angeles, October 21, 2017).




Aw, this is a nice message.  And they both look wonderful (love Darren's big smile).
saintjohnheals Thank you Darren Criss for an unforgettable performance! Pictured: Darren Criss with Glee co-star, Heather Morris. #wearesaintjohn




Link:  https://twitter.com/saintjohnsheals/status/924729351454822400

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Darren Criss and Helen Hunt at Saint John’s Health Center 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration (October 21, 2017)  (source)


wearesaintjohns   Saint John's Health Center Foundation and Irene Dunne Guild hosted Providence Saint John's 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration: "The Future of Excellence in Personalized Healthcare" on Saturday, October 21 at 3Labs, Culver City.
The evening commemorated Saint John's founding and unveiled a new era of medical innovation. The event featured a special performance by Emmy-nominated actor, singer and songwriter Darren Criss, and the cast of the gospel-rock-n-roll musical SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! More than 700 attendees including Helen Hunt, Heather Morris, Loni Love, Jay Huguley, Jim Toth and more enjoyed a gourmet dinner by THE KITCHEN for Exploring Foods as well as specialty Ketel Soda cocktails by Ketel One Vodka.

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Holiday Variety Show:  Charitable Event for The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry (December 13, 2017)


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laurenevemay    We’re putting on a show next month in LA to raise money for #TheGirlsHome and #NoKidHungry. Tickets on sale Friday, 10AM PST!

[tickets]


Link:  https://www.axs.com/events/342724/justin-long-chvrches-present-a-holiday-variety-show-tickets?skin=goldenvoice


Remember, pre-sale starts November 10 (Friday) at 10 am PT!




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Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration (Los Angeles, October 21, 2017).


It's endearing how much Darren loves Disney songs.  Nice message from a fan. 


boundtobedisneydapper: So, here’s a fun little clip of @darrencriss singing the theme song from Duck Tales. He is one of the most genuinely amazing people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting! I have nothing but great things to say on his behalf. So enjoy this  Happy Friday! 
#darrencriss #music #disney #disneyblogger#disneyblog #happyfriday #disneymusic #disneythemesongs #ducktales #suchasweetheart#saintjohns75thanniversary #octoberfun#darrencrissmusic

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[LQ] Darren Criss attends the Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration at Labs in Culver City, California on October 21, 2017. Photo by Lionel Hahn/Sipa USA

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[LQ] Darren Criss and Mia Swier attend the Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration at Labs in Culver City, California on October 21, 2017. Photo by Lionel Hahn/Sipa USA

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WordTheatre's "In the Cosmos."  August 26, 2017.  Los Angeles.

Not sure where to put this video, since it is a concert, a charitable event, and a miscellaneous event (since he also recites poetry)--so thought it should go in all 3 different threads.    I'm sooo glad we got a video of Darren's entire song performance of David Bowie's "Space Oddity"!  Thank you Word Theatre! 




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WordTheatre In The Cosmos - “Space Oddity” sung by Darren Criss - Full Performance (August 26th, 2017)






slayediest:

Darren Criss - Word Theater In the Cosmos


Space Oddity - download

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Operation Smile  ornament auction (12/6/2017)



Aw, I love when Darren participates in charitable fundraisers like this.   Here he is (with his curly hair) signing the holiday ornament.  Darren's ornament is currently (12/2/17, 7:30 pm PT) at $202.50, with 41 bids!    The auction ends Wednesday December 6, 2017.






Join Darren Criss in supporting Operation Smile by bidding on his signed Balsam Hill ornament (December 1st, 2017) | Source

Links:  https://www.facebook.com/operationsmile/photos/a.10154933376307111.1073741886.121626482110/10154933376547111/







and https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balsam-Hill-Ornament-Signed-by-Darren-Criss-For-Operation-Smile/192371123122?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D5a0c69f1375f996cf10a5d0b%26rpp_icid%3D5a0c683ea6f3050396acee2f


Here are some of the other celebrities' ornaments:  https://www.ebay.com/rpp/balsam-hill/ornaments

I'm glad Stephen Colbert's is doing well!

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Forgot to add Darren's Public Service Announcements for "It Can Wait." 






This is a much-needed public service announcement about the dangers of using your cell phone while driving.  haha.  I didn't realize immediately that the cyclist was also Darren.    


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Multitasking is cool and all but not while you’re driving. Remember that no matter what… #itcanwait #ad @itcanwait http://bit.ly/ATT_TCO2

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“Multitasking is your bread and butter…” Slightly different version of Darren’s #ItCanWait PSA https://www.facebook.com/darrencriss/videos/10213872188252764/

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Operation Smile ornament auction (12/6/2017)

The auction ends tomorrow, Wednesday.

operationsmile: Over the last 3 years, the @balsamhill #CelebritiesForSmiles auction has raised enough $ to fund more than 500 life-changing surgeries for children! Help us heal even more smiles this year by bidding on an ornament signed by your favorite celebrity: celebritiesforsmile.com


Link to ebay site:  https://www.ebay.com/rpp/balsam-hill/ornaments

Darren's ornament is at $395 (50 bids). 

Brooks Brothers Holiday celebration with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Dec. 2, 2017, Los Angeles)







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Via Ashley Weston’s Instagram Story (December 3rd, 2017)














[LQ] Darren Criss attends the Brooks Brothers holiday celebration with St Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Brooks Brothers Rodeo on December 2, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Brooks Brothers)


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It looks like Darren's holiday ornament for the Operation Smile Auction went for $420, with 55 bids.  The auction for his ornament closed Wednesday, 12/6/2017.

Link:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balsam-Hill-Ornament-Signed-by-Darren-Criss-For-Operation-Smile/192371123122?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D5a0c69f1375f996cf10a5d0b%26rpp_icid%3D5a0c683ea6f3050396acee2f

Holiday Variety Show:  Charitable Event for The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry (December 13, 2017)

Just a reminder:  Darren is participating a Holiday Variety Show/concert to benefit The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry

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Link:  https://www.axs.com/events/342724/justin-long-chvrches-present-a-holiday-variety-show-tickets












     




                
December 13            Holiday Variety Show (Charitable concert for The Girls Home & No Kid Hungry-L.A.)
                                 Tickets:  https://www.axs.com/events/342724/justin-long-chvrches-present-a-holiday-variety-show-tickets?skin=goldenvoice

Holiday Variety Show:  Charitable Event for The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry (December 13, 2017)


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This is tonight!












Via Computer Games’ Instagram Story (December 13th, 2017)






Schedule for the benefit tonight at the Fonda Theatre. Computer Games will be on at 10pm pacific | Source




For more discussion of A Holiday Variety Show (December 13, 2017)  that benefits The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry, please go here: 
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Word Theatre



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WordTheatre: What do the following actors at the Golden Globes last night have in common? Sterling K. Brown, Elizabeth Moss, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Sarah Paulson, Connie Britten, Sally Hawkins and Darren Criss? They’re all winners because they volunteer for WordTheatre to bring great literature to life! Join us this Sunday for our Pushcart Literary Prize brunch benefit.


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"It Can Wait" Public Service Announcements 


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Who Say wrote:
8 WHOSAY Branded Campaigns Featured at the 2018 Shorty Awards

March 6, 2018

A total of eight campaigns powered by WHOSAY for brands such as McDonald’s, the MTV VMAs, AT&T, Urban Pie Pizza and Sour Patch Kids are nominated in 11 categories at the 2018 Shorty Awards. The nods include Food & Beverage, Branded Content, Entertainment, Brand Identity, Social Good and Mobile campaigns.

The 10th edition of the iconic awards, that honor the best of social  media and recognize individuals and organizations producing great content on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, YouNow, Musical.ly, and the rest of the social web, will be held April 15th, 2018 in New York City and WHOSAY is both proud and excited to be participating with the following pieces of branded content.

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4. AT&T #ITCANWAIT: THE VOICE OF REASON FEAT. DARREN CRISS & KATIE CASSIDY, ENTERED IN SOCIAL GOOD CAMPAIGN:

In collaboration with Hearts & Science, WHOSAY designed a hilarious content series featuring Talent coming face-to-face with mirror images of themselves (a twist on the traditional shoulder angel/devil plot device), with their “super-ego” version representing conscience and their “id” version representing temptation. As Talent wrestles with the reckless impulse to text and drive, viewers cannot help but side with the voice of reason – It Can Wait. Because the creative required legitimate acting chops and comedic timing, it was important that we cast highly-recognizable actors who could deliver engaging on-screen performances; both Darren Criss (from Fox's Glee) and Katie Cassidy (from The CW's Arrow) are primetime actors who have extremely active and responsive fanbases, making them ideal fits for the campaign. Caryn Turer, Anthony Taylor, Hyunjin Park, Josh Venkataraman, Harvey Schwartz, Melissa Michael, Matthew Love, Stephen Glasco, Varsha Srivastava, Matt Krueger and Jenna Sereni were the WHOSAYers in charge of this win.

Source:  https://www.whosay.com/newsblog/2018/3/6/whosay-shorty-awards-nominations









This is the video at issue: 


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This is a much-needed public service announcement about the dangers of using your cell phone while driving.  haha.  I didn't realize immediately that the cyclist was also Darren.    


@DarrenCriss
Multitasking is cool and all but not while you’re driving. Remember that no matter what… #itcanwait #ad @itcanwait http://bit.ly/ATT_TCO2

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