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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.