Celebrity Campaigns

Blood Services - Celebrity Campaigns

How often do you get a phone call from a celebrity?

Millions of Americans have been getting them recently thanks to HouseCalls and a group of generous celebrities. To create campaigns with the most impact, celebrities are often called upon to add their special touch to a HouseCalls message. Below are some examples of celebrities who have offered to use their fame for a worthy cause.

A man who needs no introduction. George Foreman used his magnetic personality to send a lean, mean message to blood donors across the nation. And the results were a knockout! Click on the player to listen.

Throughout his acting career, Hector Elizondo has always possessed a voice and demeanor that captivates audiences. This star of "Chicago Hope" and countless other projects can always be counted upon to donate his talents to a worthy cause. Here is a sample of his latest contributions.

Legendary Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno has established a reputation for excellence on and off the playing field. He ranks among the NCAA's top all-time coaches in total wins, and he has leveraged his success in a community leadership role for over 50 years. Click to listen to JoePa's HouseCalls campaign!

Kix Brooks began performing and writing songs at age 12 in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, and hasn’t stopped since. In 1990 Kix teamed up with Ronnie Dunn to form Brooks & Dunn, and the rest is country music history. 30 million records sold, 23 #1 hits, and over 80 major industry awards! Click above to hear the recent HouseCalls campaign that Kix recorded for a national blood organization.

Pat Green's unique blend of country and rock sounds has turned him into one of music's fastest rising songwriters and performers. The Texas native was generous in lending his voice to a recent HouseCalls campaign. Click the player to hear Pat's message.

A legendary award-winning soul singer and mainstay on the Billboard charts, Patti LaBelle has always created music that comes straight from the heart. Patti's recent HouseCalls campaigns displayed one of the world's most recognizable and powerful voices.

If quarterbacks are measured by leadership alone, Peyton Manning will go down in history as one of the best the NFL has ever seen. By way of his participation in HouseCalls campaigns, Peyton has led thousands of Americans to donate blood and make a difference in their community.

Phillip McGraw, best known as Dr. Phil, is an accomplished psychologist, author and TV personality. Through his advice and nontraditional approach to psychology he has helped many people work through their troubles in life. Dr. Phil has recently given his time to record a HouseCalls message for a national blood donor campaign. Click above to listen.