NCIS – ALS & Diabetes Foundations Fundraising

Check it out… they spelled my name wrong at the end of the video, but it’s not about me anyhow – it’s all about raising money for the ALS and Diabetes foundations… A few years ago, one of our crew members, Joey, was diagnosed with ALS. Since then, so much has happened behind the scenes. The cast is always so generous throughout each season, so the crew always gives back around the holidays by pooling money and giving them nice gifts baskets and vouchers for amazing restaurants in L.A.

A couple years ago, the cast made sure all that money went to Joey, to go towards his medical bills. In addition to the crew's contributions, the cast wrote checks, and the total ended up being almost six figures. It was an emotional day, with all this happening on the “Squad Room” set, which is the orange-walled room with cubicles that's a sort of home base on the show. There was hardly a dry eye in the room.

Seeing first-hand how devastating the disease is, I donated to the ALS Association (and Alzheimer’s Association) last year. Since then, it’s been astonishing how much ALS awareness has picked up. I know many folks have donated, and many of you have done the Ice Bucket Challenge, which is awesome. To take it one step further, some of our crew have created two one-of-a-kind jackets, with the proceeds going to the ALS and Diabetes foundations…. take a look here – http://www.ebay.com/sch/31archer/m.html?item=111482517423&hash=item19f4e037af&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I know $1,000+ is steep for many folks, but if any of my friends happen to win the auction, I will send you a poster autographed by the cast and a season 12 “cast and crew” hat.

Again, whether it’s via the auction or donating on your own, thanks so much for your generous contributions.

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