"Nuke" fans launch 2nd Annual Project Holiday Spirit in honor of Van Hansis & Jake Silbermann!

 "Nuke" fans launch 2nd Annual Project Holiday Spirit campaign in honor of Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann

November 24, 2008—As a tribute to "As the World Turns" actors Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann, fans at van-hansis.net announce the second annual "Project Holiday Spirit" campaign (PHS) in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. For 2007’s campaign, "Nuke" fans set a fundraising goal of $500, but ultimately raised well over $6,000! Bolstered by the success of PHS, fans continued to work together, ultimately contributing over $35,000 to 10 different charities in less than 12 months.

The first campaign was launched on December 1, 2007 (World AIDS Day) and was originally inspired by a blog by Hansis about the holidays. Fans decided to embrace the true spirit of the holidays by helping others, and the campaign became a meaningful way for them to acknowledge the positive impact Van and Jake have had on so many lives.

Fans have decided to kick off another year of charitable giving by making this very special tribute an annual holiday tradition. This year’s PHS campaign once again begins on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2008, with the goal of surpassing last year’s total. Fans invite everyone to join them in honoring Van and Jake by donating to this very worthy cause.

To donate, visit http://phs.vanhansis.net.