This press release just in from Fantapper:

Actor Peter Facinelli, star of THE TWILIGHT SAGA and “Nurse Jackie,” has launched a new effort to raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer through an online experience. With the help of Fantapper, Peter has invited fans to submit photos for a special vampire treatment which they can share digitally with their friends. Once the campaign reaches two million viewers, the Southern California Foundation will make a $50,000 donation to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

A longtime supporter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ASLF), Facinelli hopes to bring new awareness to the organization while engaging with fans through Fantapper.

“Fans can support ALSF without spending a dime – and have some fun in the process,” said Facinelli. “Fantapper gives me a way to connect with people directly and share the things I’m passionate about – like supporting kids and families struggling with childhood cancer. And who wouldn’t want to be turned into a vampire for a great cause?”

People can email their photos to [email protected] and watch for the results by downloading Peter’s free Fantapper app at www.ifiwereavampire.com.

“We have been so thrilled to have the continuing support of Peter Facinelli in the battle against childhood cancer,” said Liz Scott, Alex’s mom. “We are hopeful that Peter’s fans – and everyone interested in supporting kids facing childhood cancer – will participate and share #ifiwereaVampire with their friends and family. We think the Fantapper campaign is a win-win opportunity to support our efforts.”

The campaign is currently live and will run through Monday, June 27; full details are available at: www.fantapper.com.

This press release just in:

Actor Peter Facinelli, currently seen in The Twilight Saga movies as Dr. Carlisle Cullen and Showtime’s Nurse Jackie as Dr. Fitch Cooper, has made many personal appearances, making himself accessible to thousands of fans in the last year. A vocal supporter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF), he uses these appearances to raise awareness and money for this cause.

Peter’s fans are honoring him and his generosity in conjunction with his November 26 birthday by raising funds for ALSF via a virtual lemonade stand and raffle. For every $2 a person contributes, they will get a raffle ticket that they can put toward a Twilight gift package of their choice. In addition, for every $10 a person contributes, the person also will get a raffle ticket to enter for a Twilight autographed item of their choice. Autographed items include items signed by Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene, Chaske Spencer, Tinsel Korey, Alex Meraz, Daniel Cudmore, Charlie Bewley and more to be added. A special autographed item will be awarded to the person who raises the most money.

Visit the Peter Facinelli’s Birthday page at http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/68221 to donate and for details on the raffle. All donations are made directly to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation via credit card or Paypal. Donors can leave messages for Peter in the donor comments section.

Thank you to Creation Entertainment and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer whose support made this fundraiser possible.

Questions regarding this fundraiser can be directed to [email protected] or via twitter @ohmycarlisle. Follow ALSF @alexslemonade.