Grey's Anatomy star T. R. Knight has donated $50,000 to No on Prop. 8, the campaign to fight the proposed constitutional amendment, that would ban same-sex marriage in California.

The donation comes one day after Equality California called for an emergency LGBT media briefing and reported that contrary to published reports, Yes on 8 is ahead in the polls.

The donation was uncovered on the California secretary of state’s website, reporting that Knight, a self-employed actor with a New York address, had donated.

Knight's donation comes after Ohio entrepreneur Jonathan Lewis issued a challenge of sorts to Los Angeles's entertainment industry -- raise $500,000 for No on Prop. 8, and he and his family will match the contributions dollar for dollar.

Other celebrities who have made donations since Lewis's offer to match funds include Pete Wentz and Fall Out Boy donating $50,000, Angels in America writer Tony Kushner giving $15,000, and E! talk-show host Chelsea Handler adding $5,000.

You can do your part to save gay marriage in California - go to No on Prop. 8 and make your contribution today.

Last update: 10-09-2008 13:05