LIFELINES OF HOPE: A SPECIAL CELEBRATING ACTS OF BRAVERY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, PRODUCED BY ASSOCIATED TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL

An Uplifting Hour-Long Special Highlights Heroic Acts and the Power of Unity in the Face of Adversity

LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifelines of Hope is an uplifting hour-long special that illuminates acts of bravery and unshakable community spirit—drawn from recent headlines that prove how the darkest moments can inspire the brightest responses. The program will air on May 1^st, 2025 at 9.00pm.

Throughout Lifelines of Hope, viewers will hear from Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Garner, Billie Eilish, Dolly Parton, Billy Crystal, Gary Sinise, Bob Odenkirk, Luke Combs, and Eric Church, who share personal stories of how they've rallied support for communities in crisis. 

A dedicated food delivery driver rushes into a burning house to save four children, risking his own safety and ending up in the ER. Elsewhere, a passerby leaps off a bridge to rescue a drowning infant while his young daughter watches, terrified on the shore. A home security camera captures a neighbor who fearlessly steps in to protect a six-year-old from a wild dog, while Monaco's Prince Albert II devotes himself to defending the planet's oceans. In Malibu, a fireman battles through raging flames to help a woman stranded on a mountain edge, refusing to leave her behind as the fire closes in.

In the aftermath of the California wildfires and Hurricane Helene, Toys for Tots extends compassion to families who have lost everything, offering both practical support and the comfort of a treasured gift. By delivering toys—and even books—they bring children a moment of hope amid uncertainty, easing the hardships of sudden upheaval.

Quote from General Laster - "We are a year-round force for good because children's needs know no season. Hope, joy, and opportunity should be available to every child, every day of the year."

Hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton, and Montel Williams, this inspirational program underscores that courage, generosity, and unity shine brightest when the world needs them most.

For inquiries, please contact:

Emma Sharratt MacEachern
Vice President Worldwide Production
Associated Television Int'l
[email protected]

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About Associated Television International

Associated Television International (ATI) is an Emmy winning worldwide media company that has been in business for over 30 years as a full-service production and distribution entity. It is not only one of the top ten independent syndicators of original programming in the United States but has sold millions of DVDs and is a leading distributor in international markets. ATI's programming has appeared on major US broadcast and cable networks such as CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC, the CW, A&E, Syfy, Hallmark, ABC Family and many others.

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