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Charlie Sheen Walks for Bipolar Disorder Awareness

by Sheela Philomena on Apr 18 2011 2:51 PM

Charlie Sheen Walks for Bipolar Disorder Awareness

Charlie sheen has urged his fans to support for bipolar disorder awareness walk.

As the former 'Two and a Half Men' actor prepared for another show on his 'Violent Torpedo of Truth' tour in Toronto, he took to Twitter to drum up support for an upcoming bipolar-awareness walk through the city center.

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"Stop the Stigma!! Bipolar Awareness Walk!! Please join me at 6pm at the Ritz tonight! [Friday] Raise Money! Raise Awareness!" the New York Post quoted him as tweeting.

He promised to match all donations to the local organization staging the event.

Source-ANI

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