Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols not only significantly contribute their talent to their leading roles on One Tree Hill, they also significantly contribute their time off-screen to giving back to vital causes.
The TV-duo took time out of their busy schedules to attend the star-studded ' 17th Annual Race to Erase MS' Gala Friday night in order to increase further awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Every year the gala raises millions for the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis and its Center without Walls Program.
“I've supported Race to Erase MS for three years. I believe in the organization and I'm always happy to hear what they've raised. I have a lot of friends whose families are affected by the illness and I think it's something that we all need to pay attention to and be aware of”, Bush said at the gala. “When you can come out and support a cause that means something, I think it's great.”
Showing her support to causes that mean something is nothing new to Bush. She's an active participator of The Art of Elysium, an organization that has artists voluntarily contribute their time and talent to incorporate the arts into the lives of children with serious medical conditions.
“To be able to give your time, to be able to share your art, bring joy back to people, particularly young people who've been through something unfortunate..” , Bush says on the special impact of being with the children of The Art of Elysium.
Nichols agrees on the special benefits the arts can have on those going through a difficult time. “I believe in the healing power of the arts and whenever anyone can bring art into anyone's life, it's a special thing”, he said.
Read more of what Bush and Nichols had to say on the significance of bringing the arts into the lives of sick children; 'Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols talk the arts and more at 'The Art of Elysium's Heaven' Gala'.
For more information on the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis-check out the official website.
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Lovely article Meriam! It's beautifully written and I loved all of the quotes you put into the piece.
That is so great. I know what MS is and I think it's wonderful that such talented actors are coming out in support of this cause. Thanks for posting!^^
my mom and my sister both have ms and i know that there isn't much at the moment what can be done for the illness, so i think its great that there are celebrities to support the research program. i'm affraid to go see a doctor and be tested. my sister is only 28 and i saw what the diagnos did to her. i think not knowing if i have that too is better for me. there is not really anything that could help, so i dont wanna know...
sorry for my bad english, its not my first language
and i love sophia and austin together, great couple
Great article <3 you definitely are so busy Meriam! when did you find time to write this one?! LOL
Great article Meriam! I love that Austin is by her side and supports the cause as well!
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