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As part of the United States’ largest single-day fundraiser for breast cancer, Chandra Wilson and Private Practice’s Tim Daly have been named this year’s Lee National Denim Day Ambassadors. The two actors will appear in a public service campaign encouraging viewers to slap on their favorite pair of jeans and make a simple $5 donation to the Women’s Cancer Programs.
Both actors speak strongly and passionately about their friends’ and family’s battle with breast cancer. All funds raised during this campaign will go toward breast cancer treatment and early detection research, as well as support of the advocacy work of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
“I’m proud to be an ambassador for Lee National Denim Day because cancer has struck so many people in my immediate family,” said Wilson. “Being part of this campaign gives me a way to fight back by funding research. Anything I can do to help prevent others from this experience is a cause I am honored to be a part of.”
The blue jean event will occur on October 3rd and you can sign up for Denim Day 2008 already by visiting Denim Day or by picking up the phone and dialing 1–800–521–5533. You’ll receive a participation kit that includes educational materials and supplies.
If you sign up before June 13th you’ll be eligible to win one of 100 free Denim Day totes.
[You can see a video of Chandra Wilson speaking about Denim Day after the jump!]
Image courtesy of Denim Day
i’m so glad when the actors give back to actual worthy medical causes. my friend works at abc and said there’s a new real life medical drama airing this summer with young, real residents and real cases…hmmm..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdjJHqPTnbY
I would like to know why everyday cancer survivors, family and friends are not picked
as ambassadors. For myself, I’ve had six
women in my family with this disease.
I prefer to hear stories from someone like a neighborm, family member or friend. An actor or actress doesn’t make me want to give. The fact that people for whom I care deeply want me go give makes a big difference.
Lee Denim should know better. Actors have enough attention.
I tend to not make snap judgements just because a celebraty is speaking out against cancer or any other desease. I think it is a good thing to see celebraties talking about it She in fact has been through it she has said so. I like to see women of color standing up to fight hey that’s just me you go girl
Jen Berry you don’t know if she has gone through this.