Today marks the anniversary of the iconic blonde's death.

Today, February 8, marks one year since the untimely death of ANNA NICOLE SMITH. In her memory, her longtime companion HOWARD K. STERN has worked to establish a new charitable foundation bearing her and her late son DANIEL's name.

"Today is extremely difficult for those of us who were close to Anna Nicole," Howard tells ET.

"In memory of Anna Nicole and her son Daniel, we have created the Anna Nicole and Daniel Wayne Smith Charitable Foundation. It will benefit charitable causes that Anna Nicole supported during her life: children, the elderly, and the treatment and cure of AIDS. Hopefully it will grow, help more people each year, and eventually be headed by her daughter DANNIELYNN.

"All donations through February 2008 will benefit a charity in the Bahamas for underprivileged and at-risk youths that Anna Nicole wanted to help."

To make a donation, please contact:

Anna Nicole and Daniel Wayne Smith Charitable Foundation
c/o Law Offices of Eric M. Sauerberg, P.A.
200 Village Square Crossing,
Suite 102
Palm Beach Gardens , FL 33410