Stand Up to Cancer, a nonprofit organization, is gearing up for its return to the airwaves with a fundraising special set to air on August 19. Titled “How it Started, How it’s Going,” the one-hour show will not only raise money for the cause but also commemorate the organization’s milestone 15th anniversary. The special will feature a new format and will be simultaneously broadcasted on more than 50 participating platforms across the United States and Canada, including all four major broadcast networks in the U.S. The show will be filmed at NeueHouse Hollywood, adding a touch of glamour to the event.
The star-studded lineup for the fundraising special includes Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet, and Justin Timberlake, all confirmed to make appearances on the show. In addition, the special will include a montage of skits from past shows, featuring Jack Black, Ben Falcone, Zach Galifianakis, Brad Garrett, Bill Hader, Jon Hamm, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Melissa McCarthy, and Matthew McConaughey. Past musical performances from Brittany Howard, Simone Ledward Boseman, and The Who will also be highlighted.
Katie Couric, co-founder of SU2C, expressed her enthusiasm for the milestone anniversary, stating, “We started this movement in 2008 to save lives and it is remarkable to see that in 15 years our scientists have accomplished this goal through breakthrough research that intercepts and treats cancer in ways we never thought possible.” Couric emphasized the importance of raising funds, saying, “There is more work to do to cure cancer and every dollar counts; we will not stop until we make every cancer patient a long-term survivor.”
Russell Chew, president and CEO of SU2C, echoed Couric’s sentiments, stating, “Our telecast is a powerful tribute that demonstrates the importance of standing together to save lives. Everyone plays a critical role in this goal, and we are so grateful for the support of the entertainment community, the broadcast networks, our generous donors, and the incredible researchers who work tirelessly to develop new cancer treatments.”
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Stand Up to Cancer was established in 2008 by a group of women who aimed to mobilize the entertainment community in raising awareness and funding for collaborative cancer research. The founders, including Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, Ellen Ziffren, and the late Laura Ziskin and Noreen Fraser, envisioned bringing together the best scientists from leading institutions to accelerate progress in ending cancer’s reign as a leading cause of death worldwide. Since its inception, SU2C has raised over $746 million, with the funds going towards supporting more than 3,000 scientists from over 210 institutions in their collaborative efforts.
The upcoming fundraising special not only serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds but also celebrates the achievements and advancements made in cancer research over the past 15 years. It highlights the importance of collaboration, unity, and the tireless efforts of researchers and scientists around the world. With the support of the entertainment community, broadcast networks, donors, and individuals, Stand Up to Cancer aims to continue making strides towards finding a cure for cancer and ensuring that every cancer patient becomes a long-term survivor.
The show will undoubtedly be a powerful and inspiring event, reminding viewers of the impact they can make in the fight against cancer. By standing together and supporting organizations like Stand Up to Cancer, individuals can contribute to the ongoing mission of improving cancer treatments and ultimately making a difference in the lives of countless patients and their loved ones.
