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Vanessa Marcil Returns To General Hospital Roots For Important Cause

Catch Marcil with Rena Sofer this January!

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Long-time General Hospital fans won’t want to miss Vanessa Marcil’s comeback for a very important cause.

Key Takeaways

  • Vanessa Marcil is teaming up with GH co-star Rena Sofer for a fundraising fan event.
  • Fans can join the actresses on Zoom in support of four organizations that support people and pets in need.
  • Marcil and Sofer will be joined by surprise guests.

Brenda and Lois Are Back

Marcil is best known for playing Brenda, one of Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) true loves and co-owner of L&B Records. The actress originated the role in 1992 and played her on and off until GH’s 50th anniversary in 2013.

While Brenda hasn’t been seen in Port Charles since, her portrayer is returning to the world of soap fans with a former GH co-star for a special event.

Marcil will join GH’s Rena Sofer (Lois) for a virtual fundraiser on January 10, 2026. The event invites fans to join Marcil and Sofer on Zoom, along with some surprise guests, in support of four major organizations: California Association of Food Banks, Colorado Pet Pantry, Forgotten, Now Family Rescue, and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

“Join Rena and Vanessa as they host an unforgettable fundraising event featuring celebrity virtual appearances via Zoom. You’ll also enjoy an online auction and the opportunity to bid on unique items and experiences-including one-of-a-kind celebrity-autographed pieces. All this to support people and pets in need,” Coastal Entertainment wrote on Instagram.

Marcil will be notably joined by her on-screen BFF, Sofer, whose characters own L&B Records together. As for Sofer’s Lois, she was last seen in Port Charles when she arrived to let Gio (Giovanni Mazza) know she was going on tour and to say goodbye to her daughter, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton).

Don’t miss your chance to support worthy causes alongside these GH stars. Tickets for the virtual event are $75 and can be purchased from Coastal Entertainment.

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