Thanks to a silent auction, an estimated $375,000 was raised for the nonprofit organization at its annual fundraiser.
"Providing comfort and care for animals during major disaster is a growing concern for the American Red Cross," the organization said in a statement. "White, with her lifelong advocacy of caring for animals, is the consummate embodiment of this new and exciting venture, and an inspiration to everyone at the American Red Cross."
Duhamel -- who is a Red Cross celebrity cabinet member (and Fergie's husband) -- was given the Red Cross Spirit Award for his recent participation in last month's Youth Run 4 Japan in Santa Monica. A team of Saint John's Health Center doctors who helped with relief efforts in Haiti in 2010 were honored with the Rick Crocker Spirit of Volunteerism Award.
More than 450 people attended the event, which also included a performance by singer Romina Arena.
Go here to see exclusive pictures of Fergie, Duhamel, Hilton and others participating in the Youth 4 Japan Run.
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