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And despite the news of peace overtures, thousands of displaced people continue to die each month, victims of starvation, disease and violence. (Pictured: Catherine Hicks plays pastor's wife Annie Camden on the WB's "7TH HEAVEN" television series. Photo credit: www.catherinehicksonline.com).

Right now, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is in the camps, providing the basics of life -- food, water, shelter -- and struggling to keep families and hope alive. Millions of lives remain at stake. The need for relief is immense and urgent.

"The crisis in Darfur needs our attention now. We cannot close our eyes or hearts to the thousands of people -- mostly women and children living in the midst of tragedy. I've been a strong supporter of Catholic Relief Services for many years and truly believe in their commitment to saving lives around the world. Please help today," says Catherine Hicks, star of the WB's "7th Heaven"

Hicks, the lead actress who plays Annie Camden on the WB's "7th Heaven" TV series, and who is a long-time supporter of Catholic Relief Services, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the organization's relief efforts in Darfur, Sudan.

Hicks recently began a t-shirt campaign that implores people to support the Darfur emergency by wearing shirts that read "Sudan: Stop the Violence." She will distribute the t-shirts to over 300 Hollywood celebrities. With the t-shirt comes a message, "By making people pay attention to this horrifying crisis, you could literally help save thousands of lives."

Last month, CRS began a national public service announcement campaign in which Hicks described the emergency and urged viewers to pay attention to the crisis. The purpose of the announcement is to raise awareness about the displaced, starving and dying in Darfur.

"We are at risk of losing the world's attention as well as many of the resources that have been pledged to Africa," said Hicks.

"Famine and disease are taking 6,000 lives each month. We were shocked by Hotel Rwanda, which happened 10 years ago. Let us not wait another 10 years to be shocked by what is happening today in Darfur."

Ken Hackett, President of CRS, says: "Catherine has been a CRS donor for more than a decade. Her loyal support for the people of Sudan echoes CRS' unwavering commitment to our relief and development programs throughout the world." (MORE. . .)

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