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The Do Something Awards and Teen Choice Awards pre-party
Beanstockd’s West coast greenie was fortunate to attend the Do Something Awards—the pre-party for the Teen Choice Awards on Saturday, August 2 in L.A. Do Something gives grants to kids under 25 who are initiating social change worldwide with some awesome and inventive projects. The Do Something Awards presented 10,000 big ones to 9 winners at the pre-party, and $100,000 (and a surfboard) to one lucky winner at the Teen Choice Awards.
In attendance, besides the group of seriously dedicated and inspirational Do Something Award recipients, were plenty of teen and tween celebs like Olivia Wilde, Brittany Snow, The Cheetah Girls, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Lil’ Mama, Monique Coleman, LC and Lo, and hosted by JoJo.
We were a little surprised (and admittedly excited) to see some vintage 30-somethings on the red carpet, Elizabeth Berkley and J.C. Chasez, and had to find out if they too are doing something, for our foremost, favorite cause—the environment. With some (eco) liquid courage (after gladly helping ourself to an “Eco-Lemonade” offered at the venue’s—Level 3—bar, made with eco-friendly acai liqueur, Veev), we asked America’s best dance show hosts about their own green efforts.
JC Chasez and Beanstockd’s Sharon
J.C. Chasez told us, “I basically do the normal things that everyone does. Turn the lights off before you leave the house; recycle. In Florida, we conserve water a lot, and I know that sounds ridiculous cause we’re surrounded by water, but we conserve it.”
Even though he works a lot in L.A. for MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, he is still aware of the current events in his home state of Florida, such as the conservation of the everglades, and the new Orlando biofuel transportation system. Word up, Orlando.
Step It Up And Dance’s Elizabeth Berkley
Remember when Jessie Spano stood up to oil drilling at Bayside High? The Step It Up And Dance host and lifelong dancer grew up in Michigan and “was raised with an awareness." Her mom is an animal activist so, "it was a huge part of my upbringing.”
How about pop culture and environmentalism? “The entertainment industry has a big voice in our world, so anytime we can use it for raising awareness, especially something that’s important to everyone, then I think people should use their voice."
"I am so glad now that the consciousness has been raised in a way that people are taking action. It’s hip to do it now, ya know?”
These days, Elizabeth Berkley is taking on her own charitable project, an MTV program called Ask-Elizabeth, in which she will answer questions and advise young girls on teen topics. Way to do something. (“put your mind to it, go for it, get down and break a sweat”. . .)
It’s no surprise that many of the Do Something award winners’ projects spread healthcare and support to those in need. Leave it to the kids to raise global awareness on issues that we see as key to a better future for all. Empowering our generation to change the world to benefit our future. Sound good? Get involved! Find out more at dosomething.org.
Sharona
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