Twilight Star Boo Boo Stewart Comes to Alaska for Local Charity

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by Russ Slaten

Story Created: Jan 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jan 7, 2011 at 8:07 PM AKDT

A Hollywood actor comes to Alaska to shine some light on a local charity.

16-year-old Boo Boo Stewart from Twilight fame is taking part in raising money for Chugiak-based Dare to Care, a non-profit with a goal that no child goes hungry.

On it's 5th year, Dare to Care is looking to build it's base and reach out to schools with hungry kids.

Boo Boo Stewart responded to an invite, and decided to be part of the cause.

He took part in a Twilight Party at the Kincaid Park Chalet tonight, with proceeds going to the charity.

Costume and trivia contests, pictures and autographs, giving his celebrity as a teenage actor to help other teens.

If you missed Boo Boo tonight, you can still catch him tomorrow from 11am to 3pm at the Dimond Center for a meet and greet. More information about Dare to Care can be found at www.daretocare-alaska.com.

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