Josh Duhamel

Film and television actor Josh Duhamel teamed up with the American Red Cross of Santa Monica and hosted the "Youth Run for Haitian Earthquake Relief" fundraiser on Santa Monica Beach, Saturday morning, January 23. An estimated 2,500 people showed up including children of all ages.

Under bright, sunny skies and chilly temperatures, young and old assembled behind movie and television actor Josh Duhamel, Disney star Gregg Sulkin, actress and model Molly Sims, actress Dianna Agron (Glee) and British reality TV star Matt Grant (The Bachelor) to jog from the park at 2600 Bernard Way (Parking lot 1) up the beach to the Santa Monica Pier and return.

Participants were asked to contribute $10 as a donation which went entirely to the American Red Cross earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. A number of attendees donated in excess of the suggested $10 donation. One benefactor cut a check for $10,000. Another contributed $25,000.

Adoring Fans

All monies collected at the beach run will go to the American Red Cross effort for Haitian earthquake relief. Donations for Haiti relief are still being accepted at the Santa Monica chapter, 1450 11th Street in Santa Monica during weekday business hours and online at the chapter's website www.redcrossofsantamonica.org.

Checks and money orders should be made out to "American Red Cross of Santa Monica - Haiti Relief" Cash is also accepted. For complete information, go to the Santa Monica chapter website.

The American Red Cross of Santa Monica, is a publicly supported, 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides health and safety education, youth services, blood services, CPR and first aid training, disaster awareness and disaster relief efforts.

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