Moonlight fans in Australia call for donations to the Red Cross

The amazing Aussie Moonlight fans have added another fantastic aspect to their campaign to save our show and keep it in the news down under! Using "EverydayHero.com," they are asking for donations to the Australian Red Cross in honor of Moonlight. Their goal is $1,000... at this moment, they have raised $175 AUD thus far.

Aussie Fans Give To Save Moonlight

Because Aussie Vamps Do It For A Good Cause
Posted by Megan Jackson

The Red Cross are like vampires - they need your blood!

Help support the global fan movement to Save Moonlight, and save a life in the process.

How Can You Help?

Donate money here in the name of the "Save Moonlight Fund". Become an "everydayhero" and tell all your friends to be heroes too!

Or

Tell the Australian Red Cross the next time that you give blood that you are doing so in the name of the "Moonlight Fund"

For any further information on the Save Moonlight Campaign, please visit www.aussieslovemoonlight.yuku.com.

For more information regarding donating blood and how that blood is used, visit www.donateblood.com.au

"Vampire Solidarity - Rah Rah Rah!"

You may donate by using this link ~

http://www.everydayhero.com.au/moonlight_red_cross

Moonlight blood drive in the media

The Moonlight blood drive is being mentioned by lots of media outlets today! WOO WOO :) I have seen it on TV Guide, Buddy TV, Reuters and Entertainment Weekly websites to name a few. This is really spreading the word about the blood drive, as well as promoting the show to new fans.

Update ~ While flipping thru TV channels tonight, I saw Moonlight fans and the blood drive mentioned on the E! Channel's Daily 10 entertainment show! They also said that our show "is not in imminent danger of cancelation."

I have chosen the article written by James Hibberd, of the Hollywood Reporter, to reprint here. The reason I selected it is because I like what he says about our show getting a second season ~ "Moonlight isn't in any imminent danger of cancellation. Although modestly rated (7.5 million viewers to date), the show is considered very likely to receive a pickup for the fall." AND.... James also brings up the rumor of Alex O'Loughlin becoming a American Red Cross spokesperson, which I mentioned previously. :)

"Moonlight" fans give blood to save vampire show
By James Hibberd

Fans of CBS' "Moonlight" are so passionate about the vampire drama that they're willing to sacrifice their own blood to keep the rookie series on the air.

Teaming with the Red Cross and online protest rally point YouChoose.net (http://www.youchoose.net), "Moonlight" viewers are organizing a nationwide blood drive to garner network support for a second season. They claim that more than 3,000 fans have pledged to donate a pint each.

"Moonlight" star Alex O'Loughlin has been so moved by fans' efforts that sources close to the series said he is becoming a spokesman for the Red Cross. The spokesmanship position will be announced this week.

For all the dramatic effort fans are expending to rescue the show, here's the kicker: "Moonlight" isn't in any imminent danger of cancellation. Although modestly rated (7.5 million viewers to date), the show is considered very likely to receive a pickup for the fall. Additionally, "Moonlight" still has four original episodes set to air when it returns April 25, so there's plenty of time for CBS to mull its fate.

Still, "Moonlight" fans aren't taking any chances.

"We wanted to celebrate the return of episodes and really focus attention on the show," said Barbara Arnold, who helped promote the blood drive. "They say one pint of blood saves three lives. So if we can collect 3,000, wouldn't that be nice?"

The fan intensity could be wearying for CBS.

The network just finished extinguishing a yearlong fan uprising about its other ratings-challenged cult drama, "Jericho" (which the network canceled last month). At least executives can take heart that, unlike in the infamous "Jericho" peanut-mailing campaign, "Moonlight" fans are using their blood to help a good cause rather than sending it to the network.

http://tinyurl.com/ypzb53

Giving blood to support Moonlight :)

April is Moonlight month! Time to chat again about giving blood :) I'm aware that many of you donate often, which is wonderful. You are saving lives! My sweet friend Barbara had a great suggestion. Most blood donation organizations give you a sticker announcing that you donated (I know the Oklahoma Blood Institute does). When we send our postcards & letters to CBS in support of Moonlight, we can slap on those stickers to show them what Moonlight has inspired its fans to do. Great idea!

Remember..... if you haven't already made your pledge, please visit Christi & Barbara at http://youchoose.net/campaign/moonlight_season_2. The goal is a national blood drive coinciding with Moonlight's return ~ April 18th to April 27th. Can you imagine fans united in cities across the country?!?! *cheer* You have several choices to help those in need AND support Moonlight. Some of you are not eligible to donate blood. Don't worry! You can still help by contributing to the American Red Cross, organizing events for others who can donate, etc. No one is left out :)

They also have a link for those who want to make monetary donations. It is for the LA county chapter of the Red Cross... not only because Moonlight films in Los Angeles, but because their supply & resources were seriously depleted by the California wildfires. Of course, you may donate to any chapter you like or to the national organization. Be sure to make your contribution in honor of Moonlight.

Moonlight fans are such a thoughtful and generous bunch. I am proud to know you!

Moonlight Blood Drive Info

This is important information about the blood drive being organized by Christi, Barbara and all the wonderful Moonlight fans contributing to the American Red Cross!

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 26, 2008
Moonlight Blood Drive

Fans of the CBS vampire detective television series Moonlight have organized a national blood drive to show their support and to celebrate the return of new episodes beginning Friday April 25th.

The freshman series has amassed a huge fan base and a cult-like following, as evidenced by winning the “Favorite New TV Drama” on The Peoples Choice Awards, and the show consistently won it’s time period.

The Official 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 National Red Cross has taken an active roll in the blood drive and is acting as a liaison with all of the local Red Cross chapters nationwide. You can select the chapter you would like your donation to go to when you click on the Red Cross donation button on the www.youchoose.net site. We have earmarked some donations to go to the Greater Los Angeles Red Cross chapter to replenish funds that were depleted by the wildfires.

The Official Moonlight Blood Drive will be held at various locations nationwide April 18th through April 27th. To participate, fans should access www.youchoose.net and click on Moonlight Season 2 in the Crusades section on the main page to see the three options on how to pledge to give blood or donate money and to find the locations where blood drives are being held. There still is a need for volunteers to help at sites already set up or to run a new blood drive sites across the nation. There are over 4000 total pledges so far. To see how simple it is to run a blood drive site go to www.moonlightblooddrive.org and click on the “volunteer” link. There are many blood drive sites already set up in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia. Fans who need information and do not have an internet connection can call 800-335-4852 Pacific Time 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. To respond to this press release e-mail robes4you@aol.com .

The Official Moonlight Blood Drive t-shirt, that is sure to become a collector’s item, will be available for donors during the blood drive through www.youchoose.net. The t-shirts and other items will be available for fans to purchase, who do not participate in the blood drive, after April 27th. Go to www.moonlightblooddrive.org to find out this information.

The only two sites exclusively affiliated with the Official Moonlight Blood Drive are www.youchoose.net and www.moonlightblooddrive.org. Therefore, for additional information, please contact the representatives listed on the two sites.