Ben Affleck, Sheryl Crow, Harrison Ford, Salma Hayek, Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts and Charlize Theron to Honor Community All-Stars at 2010 MLB All-Star Game on FOX - July 13

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Jul 09, 2010, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Affleck, Sheryl Crow, Harrison Ford, Salma Hayek, Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts and Charlize Theron will appear in a video tribute to the 30 PEOPLE "All-Stars Among Us" winners as part of a special ceremony prior to the 81st Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on FOX. The winners of the PEOPLE "All-Stars Among Us" campaign are being recognized by Major League Baseball and PEOPLE magazine for their selfless acts of giving and service to their communities.

Each celebrity will speak about the accomplishments of one of the "All-Stars Among Us" winners, highlighting the importance of giving back to the community. The celebrities participating in the pre-game ceremony are not only among the most recognizable entertainers in the world, but they are philanthropic leaders who have demonstrated a dedication to charity.

"We are proud that a group of Hollywood stars will join Major League Baseball to recognize the PEOPLE All-Stars Among Us in what will certainly be a moving tribute to their very important work within their communities," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig.

"For 36 years PEOPLE has celebrated the philanthropic efforts of Hollywood's brightest talent alongside the extraordinary actions of everyday heroes," said PEOPLE Managing Editor Larry Hackett. "We're thrilled that these stars are helping to shine a spotlight on the commendable work of these 30 individuals."

Ben Affleck will pay tribute to Ruthe Rosen (Los Angeles Angels) who created and co-founded The Let It Be Foundation (TheLetItBeFoundation.com) in 2006 to honor her daughter, who died of an inoperable brain tumor. The Foundation currently helps Chino Valley children and their families battling life threatening illnesses to maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives.

Sheryl Crow will pay tribute to Terry Grahl (Cleveland Indians), who established Enchanted Makeovers (enchantedmakeovers.org), an internationally recognized non-profit that refurbishes shelters for women and children, to make them into "places of peace and possibilities."

Harrison Ford will pay tribute to Marguerite Baber (New York Mets) who, motivated by her own experience as the parent of an autistic child, created The Simpson-Baber Foundation (Simpson-Baber.org), which has funded over $1,500,000 in direct educational, social, and recreational opportunities to the autism community since 1995. She also created The Busy Bee Program in 2002, an early-intervention program recognized as being effective in helping autistic children to maximize their developmental and educational potential.

Salma Hayek will pay tribute to Betty Chinn (San Francisco Giants), who was homeless in China for four years, but for the last 20 years, she has risen at 4 a.m. each morning to prepare meals for the hungry and needy in Eureka, California.

Matthew McConaughey will pay tribute to Eric Greitens (St. Louis Cardinals), who returned from Iraq wounded and co-founded The Mission Continues (MissionContinues.org) to provide wounded veterans with opportunities for ongoing public service through placements with local community organizations.

Julia Roberts will pay tribute to Marci Schankweiler (Philadelphia Phillies) who after losing her husband to testicular cancer founded an organization to send young adult cancer patients and their families on all-expense paid respite vacations. Over the past 10 years, Crossing the Finish Line (CrossingTheFinishLine.org) has benefited more than 800 cancer patients and 3,000 caregivers.

Charlize Theron will pay tribute to Kenny Fullman (Chicago White Sox), whose father was shot and killed when Kenny was 12 years old. Now, Kenny is a full-time police officer and head baseball coach at Harlan Academy, as well as a head coach of the amateur baseball team, City Elite, a program designed to mentor young people and help them prepare for college.

1.7 million votes were cast at PeopleAllStars.com by fans across the nation to select the 30 "All-Stars Among Us" winners out of the pool of 90 finalists who are serving as leaders within their communities. The 2010 PEOPLE "All-Stars Among Us" national campaign debuted in 2009 and recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways.

About the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on FOX

The 81st Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be played on Tuesday, July 13th in Anaheim and will feature the best of the American League taking on the top players of the National League. Building up to the excitement of the All-Star Game, Major League Baseball will conduct a wide variety of special events and charitable activities for fans both inside and outside of Angel Stadium of Anaheim. At the ballpark, the events will include Taco Bell All-Star Sunday on Sunday, July 11 featuring the XM All-Star Futures Game and the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game, and Gatorade All-Star Workout Day on Monday, July 12 featuring the State Farm Home Run Derby on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN Radio. Outside of the ballpark, fans will have an opportunity to experience All-Star Summer through a variety of special events including Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest, the five-day interactive fan festival; the All-Star Game Charity 5K & Fun Run presented by Sports Authority and Nike, a charity run/walk on a baseball-themed route to benefit four cancer organizations; and the MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Chevrolet, a free parade of All-Stars through the streets of Anaheim, which will be broadcast on MLB Network. The Midsummer Classic will be televised nationally on FOX, broadcast on ESPN Radio and will be shown around the world by Major League Baseball International. For more information about 2010 All-Star Summer, visit www.AllStarGame.com.

About PEOPLE Magazine

PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism in 1974 and is today the world's most successful and popular magazine. Each week, the PEOPLE brand brings more than 43 million consumers the latest news, exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on the most compelling people of our time. In addition to unparalleled access to the entertainment community, the stories of real-life "Heroes Among Us" remain an essential component of PEOPLE's editorial approach. PEOPLE.com is the premier web destination for celebrity news, photos, style and entertainment coverage. With reporters across the globe, PEOPLE is headquartered in New York City. For more information visit www.people.com.

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