Days of Our Lives’ Stephen Nichols leapt into action to assist in much-needed relief efforts in California.

The good side of humanity continues to emerge in the aftermath of the LA Wildfire. Many stars have stepped forward and lent a hand in various ways to families that were victims of the catastrophe. Among them was Days of Our Lives star Stephen Nichols who took advantage of the show’s break period, and jumped in head first to help those in need.

A Real-Life Hero

While Steve has been one of the major heroes in Salem for decades, his portrayer Stephen Nichols also leaped into action. He wrote on Instagram, “It’s been a heartbreaking few weeks here in Los Angeles. While I’m beyond grateful that my family and our home are safe, my heart aches for friends and neighbors who are struggling. Last week, with #Days on hiatus, I found myself with some free time— so I made some calls and signed up to make deliveries of essentials for families in need.”

Nichols continued, sharing his gratitude, “Thanks to Junaid at @ketchumdowntownymca, for giving me the opportunity to help out, as well as @ymcla and @pasadenaymca. It was uplifting to see so many kind, dedicated people working hard to help others recover from this unimaginable loss.” The show has taken brief hiatuses several times over the years, and considering they are several months to a year ahead of the broadcast schedule, a minor production halt was a welcome break for the cast and crew.