November 05, 2003
NBC and 'The West Wing' Partner with American Red Cross to Support Disaster Relief
Press Release
U.S. Newswire
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 9 p.m. EST, NBC's Emmy award-winning series, "The West Wing" will air an episode titled "Disaster Relief" that will depict American Red Cross assistance in the aftermath of an Oklahoma tornado.
When the producers and writers created a realistic tornado relief depiction for the shoot in late September, they consulted with the American Red Cross. In light of what has happened since the Red Cross and the show worked together, "The West Wing" offered to assist the organization with its disaster relief efforts. That has resulted in the taping of a television public service announcement featuring Martin Sheen (President Josiah Bartlet), Richard Schiff (Toby Ziegler) and Dule Hill (Charlie Young) appealing for all Americans to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund set to air following Wednesday night's broadcast.
Who:
NBC, "The West Wing" and the American Red Cross Actors: Martin Sheen, Richard Schiff and Dule Hill
What:
"The West Wing" episode "Disaster Relief" with special public service announcement by "The West Wing" actors
When:
Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 9 p.m. EST
Why:
To assist American Red Cross disaster relief efforts nation-wide
Details:
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free and relies on donations of time and money from the American people. Due to the extraordinary generosity of the public, the American Red Cross believes that current contributions and pledges, when received, will be sufficient to cover the estimated costs of the Red Cross response to the Southern California wildfires. You can continue to support the American Red Cross by contributing to your local chapter or the Disaster Relief Fund. The Disaster Relief Fund ensures, just as it did in Southern California, that help is immediately available in every community across the United States. To make a contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund, donate online at http://www.redcross.org or call toll free 800-HELP NOW (800-257-7575 for Spanish speakers) or mail in a gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
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