Tate Donovan will be the new Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, BCAN, national spokesperson and will serve as a member on the BCAN Board of Directors. In 2001, Donovan's father, Dr. Timothy Donovan, urologist, died of bladder cancer. In 2005, his mother was diagnosed with early-stage bladder cancer.

"For too long bladder cancer has been like an 'orphan' among cancers, and as anyone in my family knows full well, it can be a devastating disease," said Donovan. "In the memory of my father, I'm hopeful I can help BCAN let people know that bladder cancer is real, and that it's time to start talking about it." Bladder cancer is the fifth most common form of cancer. More than 63,000 new patients are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year. Bladder cancer causes 13,000 deaths annually. As spokesperson for BCAN, Donovan will appear in educational materials, as well as tell his family's story to the public, to help raise awareness about bladder cancer.

Currently, Donovan is best known for playing Jimmy Cooper on the hit television drama "The O.C." Donovan has appeared in more than 20 movies including "Good Night, and Good Luck" and several theater productions on and off Broadway. In addition, Donovan plays fiddle with The McGuffins, a traditional Irish band.