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Arrowstar Stephen Amell stepped right into his heroic alter-ego, Oliver Queen, when he crafted a genius plan that raised over $800,000 for charity. Known for portraying the vigilante archer on screen, Amell took his heroics beyond the small screen, leveraging his fanbase and star power for real-world good.
Through clever campaigns, he proved that his commitment to making a difference was as sharp as an arrow. This impressive fundraising effort turned Amell into a real-life Green Arrow, with fans and charities alike reaping the benefits of his remarkable generosity and creativity.
Stephen Amell’s ‘Sinceriously’ Campaign: How Arrow’s Star Raised Over $800K for Charity
ArrowstarStephen Amellwent fullOliver Queen mode when he devised a brilliant campaignthat raised over $800,000 for charity.
Back in 2015, he took to social media, calling on fans to suggest charities he could support. The two causes he chose were Stand for the Silent, an anti-bullying organization—and Paws & Stripes, which provides trained animal companions for military veterans with PTSD.
In classic hero style, Amell created a unique word—”sinceriously”—to brand his campaign, a term he defined as “the ability to speak freely, openly, and honestly about anything.”
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Fans jumped on the concept, and merchandise sales featuring this new adverb took off. The shirts were an instant hit: Amell sold 30,000 of them at $26 each, raising over $800K.
“It’s a campaign to get people talking,”he toldTech Times. And he was right—fans rallied around the unique message, and the “sinceriously” campaign quickly became a fan-fueled success.
Amell’s commitment to his causes didn’t stop there. The success prompted him to relaunch the campaign—this time with even greater anticipation and support from his growing fan base.
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For a Toronto-born actor who started with roles in Canadian series likeDegrassi: The Next GenerationandHeartland, then moved on toNCIS: Los AngelesandPrivate Practice, Amell’s role as Arrow cemented him as a true fan favorite.
But it wasArrow’s Oliver Queen that inspired Stephen Amell’s off-screen heroics, making him a real-life champion for change.
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WhenStephen Amell set his sights onNCIS: Origins, fate had other plans. Days after a promising audition for the titular role—presumably a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs—Amell found his prospects dashed, leaving him frustrated.
“All of a sudden, it was dead,”he admitted onInside of You With Michael Rosenbaum, recalling how he hit a low point while solo parenting and facing rejection.
But Amell bounced back. Eyes still bloodshot from a rough night, he went fearlessly into his next audition, landing the lead role of Ted Black inSuits: LA.
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Reflecting on his journey, Amell shared, “I got the job I was supposed to get.”A true case of one door closing and another opening.
Arrowis available to watch on Apple TV.
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
