East Coast Moonlight Convention ~ September 5th to 7th

The East Coast Moonlight Convention begins tomorrow! I really can't believe that it's already September. Go..... and have enough fun for me too :) Can't wait to hear about it when you return home.

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When we first talked about the East Coast Moonlight Convention, September seemed so far away. Now.... here we are on the verge. Gretchen & the gang have been working hard to put together a great event for everyone. You can enjoy fanfic contests, workshops, food, dancing and much more. A super special guest will also be there ~ Moonlight's co-creator, writer & executive producer, Trevor Munson! *cheer*

East Coast Moonlight Convention & Alex O'Loughlin Blood Drive
Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~ September 5th to 7th, 2008
DoubleTree Hotel Biltmore
Asheville, NC

Admission $150 includes banquet meal

Tickets $25 for haunted ghost tour on Friday night (space limited)
www.myspace.com/eastcoastmoonlightcon

Almost time for the East Coast Moonlight Convention

When we first talked about the East Coast Moonlight Convention, September seemed so far away. Now.... here we are on the verge. Gretchen & the gang have been working hard to put together a great event for everyone. You can enjoy fanfic contests, workshops, food, dancing and much more. A super special guest will also be there ~ Moonlight's co-creator, writer & executive producer, Trevor Munson! *cheer*

East Coast Moonlight Convention & Alex O'Loughlin Blood Drive
Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~ September 5th to 7th, 2008
DoubleTree Hotel Biltmore
Asheville, NC

Admission $150 includes banquet meal

Tickets $25 for haunted ghost tour on Friday night (space limited)
www.myspace.com/eastcoastmoonlightcon

Appointments being accepted for San Diego Blood Drive

Remember....... Our own Trevor Munson ( writer extraordinaire & co-creator of Moonlight ) is hosting the San Diego Blood Drive this weekend! Have you made your donation appointment yet? It's easy to do. Simply go to www.givelife.org and enter Moonlight as the sponsor.

Show everyone that Moonlight fans continue to be committed to our show AND to helping others through important charity work. Those of us who are unable to attend can still contribute to the cause by donating $$$.

Trevor will be there each day to talk with you and sign autographs. YEA! He is such a super cool guy :)

Alex O'Loughlin and Moonlight Blood Drive present
San Diego Blood Drive
Hosted by Trevor Munson
Friday & Saturday ~ July 25th & 26th, 2008
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
The W Hotel San Diego
1st floor ~ 421 West B Street
San Diego, CA

Donors will also receive American Red Cross t-shirts

Diane created this wonderful banner for the event. Please, post it on your MySpace page, website, Facebook, etc to spread the word!

XO ~

Kandye

Official Press Release........

Alex O’Loughlin / Moonlight Blood Drive

Fans of the recently cancelled CBS vampire detective television series Moonlight have organized the Alex O’Loughlin / Moonlight Blood Drive to be held in San Diego, California on Friday and Saturday, 7/24-7/25/08. It will be hosted by Trevor Munson, co-creator of the series.

The freshman series amassed a huge fan base and a cult-like following, as evidenced by winning the “Favorite New TV Drama” on The Peoples Choice Awards.

The Alex O’Loughlin / Moonlight Blood Drive will be held at the W Hotel San Diego, 421 West B Street from 11:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday and Saturday. Trevor Munson will be available both days during these hours to sign autographs and chat about Moonlight and upcoming projects.

Trevor Munson is very proud to be hosting the blood drive. In his words: “When I was writing the novel that Moonlight was based on, I hoped to connect with those who read it one day in the way one does when creating a work of fiction. I hoped it would entertain and perhaps even inspire people in positive ways in their own lives. Eventually that novel evolved into a television show, and it was wonderful to see that eight million people a week tuned in because they liked the premise, enjoyed the stories, and cared about the characters. But nothing could have prepared me for the way that Moonlight fans took their love for the show and carried it out into the world in real and meaningful ways. Because of them, people across America and the globe, have linked themselves to blood centers and orchestrated blood donation efforts on behalf of the show they came to love … It is humbling and wonderful to have been a part of creating something that has served as a catalyst for so much good. I thank you all, and would like to take this opportunity to invite others (fans of the show or not) to come and join us in the spirit of the goodwill and giving at these events.”

Alex O’Loughlin is a dedicated supporter of the blood drive efforts. To support Alex and Moonlight, make an appointment at www.givelife.org and use the password Moonlight. This will take the donor straight to the events calendar where he/she can make an appointment for a time between 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM each day. Donors with an appointment will be given preference over walk-ins. Come out, save a life, and see Trevor Munson! The W Hotel San Diego is only 8 short miles from the Comic Con Convention, which is being held the same weekend.

The Alex O’Loughlin / Moonlight Blood Drive is being sponsored by www.youchoose.net, which is the place for fans of TV programs to join campaigns for their favorite shows, including “save our show” campaigns. The American Red Cross states that every two seconds someone needs blood, but only a small percentage of those who are eligible actually donate. Donating blood is a great way to make a difference in your community. Please go to www.givelife.org to find the nearest Red Cross Blood Service Region.

Fans who need information and do not have an internet connection can call 800-335-4852 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific Time daily. To respond to this press release call or e-mail Barbara Arnold at robes4you@aol.com.

The only three sites exclusively affiliated with the Alex O’Loughlin / Moonlight Blood Drive are www.youchoose.net, www.moonlightblooddrive.org and www.officialalexoloughlinfanclub.com. For additional information, please contact the representatives listed on the three sites.

San Diego blood drive hosted by Trevor Munson ~ July 25th & 26th

Speaking of blood drives....... I know a lot of you are riled up about going to the annual San Diego Comic Con 2008 (July 24th to 27th). Moonlight was introduced at last year's convention so it will always be special to Moonlight fans! I remember seeing videos & photos of our cast and falling even more for the show.

This year, an Alex O'Loughlin/Moonlight blood drive is planned to coincide with the convention. It will be held at the W Hotel because the con has a long standing, wonderful drive of its own. Can you imagine how many lives are going to be saved by the combined efforts of these events?!? Too exciting!

If this news hasn't already gotten you charged up.... The event is going to be hosted by our own Trevor Munson! YEA! Check out the adorable photo of him in the banner. For new international Moonlight fans who may not know that name, he is the co-creator & co-executive producer of our show. Without him, we would not have Mick St John. Trevor is such a gifted writer, as well as an unpretentious & funny man. I have no doubts that you will make him... and all of us... proud :)

Here is the lowdown ~

Alex O'Loughlin and Moonlight Blood Drive present
San Diego Blood Drive
Hosted by Trevor Munson
July 25th & 26th, 2008
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
The W Hotel San Diego
1st floor
421 West B Street
San Diego, CA

To donate blood, go to www.givelife.org then enter Moonlight as the sponsor.