OTH cast celebrates 15th anniversary with hurricane relief efforts

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Wilmington (US), September 24

The cast of "One Tree Hill" (OTH), who spent years shooting the popular teen drama in Wilmington, North Carolina, have come together on the 15th anniversary of the show's premiere to lend their support to rebuild efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Florence.

 

 

 

 

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Thanks to everyone sending their love on the 15th anniversary of One Tree Hill's premiere. Looking back today, I remember so much of what I loved about the show was where it was shot: Wilmington, North Carolina. This is a truly special place with a heart and soul all it's own and at the moment, the people of Wilmington are still hurting in the wake of Hurricane Florence. If you'd like to give back to the place that gave us #OTH, there are a couple ways to do so. You can visit the good people at redcross.org by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or texting FLORENCE to 90999 to make a donation. You can also purchase a t-shirt designed by the women of OTH in support of the #HurricaneFlorence recovery effort by following this link: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/capefearlesschallenge Any support of these organizations, whether financially or just by sharing through your own social media accounts, will a go long way to ensuring that Wilmington gets back on it's feet quickly and completely. Once again, thank you for your long-time support of our little show that could (and apparently still can.) Much love right back to you all.

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Many of the show's stars took to Instagram over the weekend to share the word about relief efforts and information on where fans can donate or volunteer. They called on all those who loved the series to lend a helping hand to the city that served as the fictional town of Tree Hill, reports etonline.com.

Sophia Bush, who starred as Brooke Davis, was of the cast members who took to Instagram on Sunday — 15 years to the day after the show premiered.

 

 

 

 

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15 • break the labels • #OTHfam • If One Tree Hill felt like home to you too, please consider supporting the Carolinas alongside us with our #CapeFearlessChallenge to raise funds for #Florence recovery. ♥️ #linkinbio

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"If One Tree Hill felt like home to you too, please consider supporting the Carolinas alongside us with our Cape Fearless Challenge to raise funds for Florence recovery," Bush wrote.

James Lafferty — who played Nathan Scott, and, like Bush, was one of the actors who served as a main character on the show for all nine seasons -- also thanked fans for their love on the milestone anniversary.

"Thanks to everyone sending their love on the 15th anniversary of One Tree Hill's premiere," Lafferty wrote.

"Looking back today, I remember so much of what I loved about the show was where it was shot: Wilmington, North Carolina."

 "This is a truly special place with a heart and soul all its own and at the moment, the people of Wilmington are still hurting in the wake of Hurricane Florence. If you'd like to give back to the place that gave us #OTH, there are a couple ways to do so.

"You can visit the good people at redcross.org by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or texting FLORENCE to 90999 to make a donation," Lafferty continued.

Lafferty also promoted a special T-shirt, designed by "the women of One Tree Hill", that is being sold to benefit relief efforts.

Hilarie Burton, who starred as Peyton Sawyer, took to Instagram on Thursday to show off the charity T-shirt design, which features an outline of the state of North Carolina, with the word "love" incorporated into the state border, reports etonline.com.

 

 

 

 

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Sweet sweet Wilmington, I miss you. I love you. I can't wait to see you again. So please, evacuate. The years we spent shooting OTH were life-changing. This storm is unlike any of the others we faced while there. Nature has a way of showing us how small we are, but to me, all of you in NC are big and important. Take care of yourselves. Get out of the storm's way. Go go go go go. I'm praying for you. Xoxoxo

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Co-star Chad Michael Murray, who played Lucas Scott, took to Instagram on September 11 to spread awareness of the danger and voice his support for the residents of Wilmington.

 

 

 

 

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One of the most beautiful places you’ll ever journey to is Wilmington, NC. It and the surrounding areas are about to be under siege by hurricane Florence. I called this place home for years and it always will be in some capacity. It carries the finest ppl you’ll meet and the little city has captured the heart of Millions. Please evacuate if you’re in Florence’s path. And please pray for “the spirit” that Wilmington is and always will be. This place grabbed hold of my heart years ago & if you ever visit it’ll grab yours too, in the best way. Much love to you all & God Bless🙏 Everyone in Florence’s path- we are praying for you #hurricaneflorence #wilmingtonnc #greatppl #praying #love #besafe

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Hurricane Florence tore through Cape Verde and Bermuda before hitting North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia, leading to a total of 45 deaths, with 32 of those killed hailing from North Carolina. — IANS.