Chad Everett has been the Gift of Life International spokesperson since 1991 when he first became involved with the organization.  Since then he and his wife Shelby have personally sponsored lifesaving surgery for 23 children. 

A both leading and supporting actor on screen and television, you name a role -  lawyer, airline pilot, rig forman, doctor, gunslinger, real-life person, good guy or bad guy, Chad Everett has probably played it. Chad Everett was born Raymond Lee Cramton on June 11, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana. In high school he did stage plays and wanted to become an actor.

After he graduated from Wayne University, Chad came to Hollywood andsigned a contract with Warner Brothers. He first became known in a short television series playing a deputy in “The Dakotas” (1963), but starred in anumber of supporting roles such as “Get Yourself a College Girl” (1964)“Made in Paris” (1966), played the title lead role in Johnny Tiger (1966)_and Return of the Gunfighter (1967) (TV)_.

He was probably best known for being in the seven year run as Dr. Joe Gannonin the television series “Medical Center” (l969) which earned him two GoldenGlobe Awards and Emmy Nominations. After “Medical Center” was cancelled, Chad starred in the mini series “Centennial” (1978) (mini) andwas in the lead title role in “Hagen” (1980)_. In the early eighties, Chad was in television films which included “The Intruder Within”(1981) (TV) and did number of guest appearances on “The Love Boat” and “Murder She Wrote”.

Chad’s recent roles have included the remake of “Psycho” (1998) and_Mulholland Drive (2001)_. Today he is still seen on television in “Manhattan, AZ”(2000). He recently just completed a new film with Gwyneth Paltrow,_View from the Top, A(2003)_which is soon to be released. Chad is married to Shelby Grant and they have three daughters.

Chad Everett was the recipient of the Gift of Life International Humanitarian Service Award for the year 1992, being honored for his long time association with philanthropic endeavors. Chad was initially just lending his celebrity status to the organization to help raise funds at their annual fun raiser. What started as a one night commitment has led into a life-long endeavor. “Rotarians are like mustangs. They make something of themselves, developing their businesses and professions and then make good things happen for those in need.”

Chad visits Rotary Clubs and Districts, expanding the number of Rotarians involved in the Gift of Life work. He ran in three 1,000 mile runs for the Gift of Life, hosted a child from Afghanistan and the Philippines last year, visits hospitals getting them involved with the Gift of Life and raises funds. Chad is an Honorary Rotarian, a Paul Harris Fellow and serves as the International Spokesperson for the Gift of Life.

Gift of Life is a program of participating Rotary Clubs and Districts world wide.  It is the network of Rotary that provides and coordinates care for the children.  Rotary Districts that have participated in the Gift of Life program include:                                                                                                                                           D3220, D3300, D3830, D3640, D4060, D4240, D4250, D4280, D4290, D5170, D5340, D5450, D5490, D5500, D5510, D5960, D6450, D6560, D6630, D6890, D6960, D7020, D7090, D7120, D7150, D7230, D7250, D7260, D7350, D7450, D7470, D7490, D7500, D7510, D7610, D7770, D7910, D7980

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