Reese Witherspoon and Renee Zellweger join ALS Walk in support of publicist
Reese Witherspoon and Renee Zellwegger added star power to The Walk to Defeat ALS in Los Angeles on Sunday (19Oct14) to support Hollywood publicist Nanci Ryder, who was recently diagnosed with the disease.
The actresses participated in the charity event to raise money for the ALS Association, an organization dedicated to finding a treatment and cure for the progressive neuro-degenerative disease.
Witherspoon and Zellwegger, who are both long time clients and
friends of Ryder, participated in the two-mile trek in downtown Los
Angeles to show their support for their pal, and even wore shirts
with "Team Nanci" printed on them.
The Walk the Line star shared a photo of herself with Ryder on
Instagram following the walk, along with a caption which read:
"This morning, I participated in The Walk To Defeat #ALS, with my
good friend Nanci, who was diagnosed with ALS in August. I love
this lady so much; she's a symbol of incredible strength, grace,
and beauty as she fights ALS.
"Thanks to everyone who participated in #icebucketchallenge and
supported the fight against this disease! (P.S. Remember it doesn't
end when all the ice buckets are put down. It's not too late to
donate! And let's keep reminding ourselves to do good, dream big,
and make change!! Agree?!)
The Ice Bucket Challenge became a phenomenon over the summer (14)
as celebrities and dignitaries around the world tipped freezing
water over their heads to raise awareness about ALS.
Ryder, who is also a breast cancer survivor, told E! News she
greatly appreciated the outpouring of support from her colleagues
and friends, saying, "I'm overwhelmed. I feel so loved. I think we
tend not to appreciate that, but now I really do."
Also on hand to support the charity were celebrities including Emmy
Rossum, Katharine McPhee, Rosanna Arquette, Rose McGowan and Mae
Whitman.