In an effort to support causes close to the band, No Doubt has launched their own charitable foundation. A formal foundation will enable the band to host charity events, auctions and outreach to help raise funds for organizations in need.

The No Doubt Foundation launches with a fundraiser tied to the band's upcoming tour - a chance to bid on VIP packages for each show. Each package includes VIP seats, tour memorabilia and a private meet and greet with the band. The tour auction unfolds in four waves, each wave directed at benefiting a different charity. Sixty percent of funds raised will go directly to those four charities.

No band member or representatives will keep a dime of money raised by the No Doubt Foundation.

There are two reasons for holding in reserve 40% of proceeds raised.

First, there are many charities out there in need of funds. This auction enables the foundation to immediately give a big chunk of money to four different charities whose causes are personal to the band. Outside of those charities, the foundation will hold in reserve some funds to help out other charities throughout the year. Additionally, there are emergency situations that arise unexpectedly. Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in Southeast Asia and the fires in San Diego are all examples of recent tragedies that leave many people in need of help. We want to hold onto a portion of proceeds raised so the foundation can lend a hand when situation like those arise.

Second, there are hard costs to keeping a charitable organization up and running. Things like the development of this website, the foundation's administrator, etc. all cost money. A portion of the proceeds is reserved to cover these expenses.

The foundation will post a full accounting of funds at the end of the year for fans to review. Our goal is to continue raising money for worthwhile charities in the years to come. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the world today and in the future.

Hey No Doubt Fans,
Check out this video clip of "Magic's In The Make-Up" fresh from the band's all acoustic set at the Bridge School Benefit Concert in Mountain View, CA.

Follow this link to view:
http://www.nodoubt.com/videoblog/default.aspx

Great tickets for Sunday's Bridge School Benefit Concert (October 25th) have just been released for sale, follow this link to purchase:
http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/413249

Enjoy!

No Doubt are auctioning off VIP packages to the Bridge School Benefit Concerts at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA on October 24 and 25 (THIS WEEKEND!).  100% of funds raised will go towards production expenses for the 2009 Bridge School Benefit.  The VIP packages will include two tickets in the first ten rows, autographed limited-edition merchandise and the once in a lifetime chance to meet No Doubt.  Bidding starts now and ends Friday at 9:00 PM Pacific.

Click here for more information and to bid on one of only four VIP packages available for the event.  These iconic annual concerts hosted by Neil and Pegi Young benefit The Bridge School, a program for the communicative and educational development of children with severe speech and physical impairments.  The lineup also includes acoustic performances by Neil Young, Jimmy Buffett (performing Saturday only), Chris Martin of Coldplay, Adam Sandler (performing Sunday only), Sheryl Crow, Fleet Foxes, Monsters of Folk (featuring Conor Oberst, Yim Yames, M. Ward and Mike Mogis), Wolfmother and Gavin Rossdale.

No Doubt is offering a VIP Package for four at each concert of their 2009 Summer Tour.

A Portion of the proceeds will benefit charity.

Your VIP package will include:
-Four (4) tickets in the pit or premium seats (winner’s choice)
-Meet No Doubt privately backstage prior to their performance
-One (1) personal group photo of the winner & guests with No Doubt
-Four (4) premium concert tour t-shirts

Here are the four charities we selected that will benefit from the auctions:

ALS Orange County Chapter: www.alsaoc.org
charity: water: www.charitywater.org
Doctors Without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Children’s Hospital of Orange County: www.choc.org

The auctions for the first 16 U.S. shows are live now so go check them out. Each week we’ll be listing the next group of shows, so keep checking back if your city isn’t live yet. Each wave of auctions benefits a different charity. A portion of the proceeds from the first 16 shows will benefit ALS Orange County Chapter.

These auctions are live:
May 19 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
May 20 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Arena
May 22 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
May 23 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
May 25 Salt Lake City, UT The E Center
May 27 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
May 28 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion
May 30 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
May 31 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 2 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre
June 3 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheater
June 5 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
June 6 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 8 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
June 10 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 11 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center