Fans Gather for Alexander Skarsgard's Birthday Celebration

For the past 2 months, Sundays at 9pm ET has been an hour of celebration. The next airing of a new episode of HBO's Award wining series True Blood, for many fans, has become a time of agonizing anticipation each week. This week, True Blood Fans have another reason to celebrate, the 34^th birthday of one of the series most beloved cast members.  Alexander Skarsgard who, to the delight of many fans plays 1000 year old  viking vampire, Eric Northman. Alexander, a star for many years in his native Sweden, showed us his zany side in the 2001 comedy Zoolander. Recently he stared in the critically acclaimed HBO "Generation Kill". Skarsgard has many projects on the horizon. He is currently filming the remake of  the 1971 classic "Straw Dogs", all of which bring more and more fans to this charismatic actor. A Group of True Blood and Alexander Skarsgard fans have found a unique way to celebrate their idol.

Tuesday August 25, 9:00pm ET. Fans are invited to a Virtual Birthday Party.

Fans organizing the party tell us there is no fee to attend. There will be no commercials or spam associated with the event. The Party is fully funded by a small group of dedicated fans. "It is just a way for us to join in the celebration of Alex's Birthday. It makes us feel closer to him," says L. Clisto. During the event, fans will share pictures and video clips of Alex's career along with some fan generated videos. Party guests are encouraged to send in and share all Skarsgard related information. "We couldn't find many celebrations for Alex's birthday, so we decided to have our own," organizers say.

What is a "Virtual Party? Organizers say they more or less made up the term, It is away of mutual fans to come together and sing happy birthday. The group will be connecting through a "webinar" where computer screens and audio will be connected.

The equipment needed is a computer, with internet connection and a microphone. If a guest does not have a microphone, they will be able to connect their audio via telephone service.  There will be Trivia Contests, Prizes, and lots of fun. Fans have begun to send in their ideas, virtual gifts (money is no object and the sky is the limit) and birthday wishes. Guests should be prepared to sing Happy Birthday in English and Skarsgard's native Swedish. If guests are so inclined, they may offer more than a virtual gift. Alexander supports Amnesty International, which is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. And Tails for Wales, an international campaign to protect whales.  Although the party organizers are not asking for a fee of any kind, they will provide guests with brief information on these charities. Guests will also be offered the  purely voluntary opportunity to contribute to the

" Alexander Skarsgard Birthday Charity Fund"

The proceeds collected will be donated to the Choroideremia Research Foundation.   The birthday charity has been arranged with the editors of   www.alexskarsgard.net.

Choroideremia Research Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to find treatment and cure for Choroideremia, a rare inherited degenerative disease that cause blindness. This is a condition brought to our attention by True Blood Cast Member Deborah Ann Woll, who plays newly turned vampire Jessica.

The party is scheduled on Skarsgard's birthday August 25. It will start at 9pm Eastern time and run for an hour. There will be games, discussions, virtual toasting and loads of fun.  Any fan wishing to join in on the celebration, raise a glass in honor for one of their favorite actors, can receive party information by sending an

RSVP email to  Tru _ Blood _ Fan @ Yahoo.com

Wherever Alex is on his birthday, there will be many toasting his name. Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah!   Remember, to bring your party hats, toasting glass and favorite clip of Alex.

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