An anonymous L
Word fan has donated $1 million to the Dr.
Susan Love Research Foundation in honor of a breast
cancer story line that involved a popular character on the
lesbian drama.
The gift will be
used to establish the Erin Daniels and Leisha Hailey
Fund for Breast Cancer. The donor has also pledged to match
dollar for dollar every donation made to the fund. The
donor is a fan of L Word actresses Erin Daniels, who
portrayed a gay breast cancer victim, and Leisha
Hailey, who played her lover.
"There are very
few times in a woman's life where she feels she's been
lucky enough to be part of something that will change
lives," Daniels said in a press release. "This is one
of those times. I am overwhelmed that my portrayal of
Dana's story has inspired such an act of kindness and
generosity, and elated to be part of it. I am thankful that
so many women will be given hope due to Dr. Love's program."
Said Love, who
guest-starred on The L Word during the breast
cancer story line: "After I was on the show, the donor
visited our website and began to educate herself about the
intraductal research we were doing. In our work, she saw the
potential for a cure, and she recognized the
difference a significant donation could make." (The
Advocate)
