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Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine Raises Over $1.3 Million for Scleroderma Research Foundation Nov 5, 2024

Last week, in a special evening honoring John Mayer and Jeff Ross, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine raised more than $1.3 million for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)—the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma. More →

The Scleroderma Research Foundation Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine Oct 10, 2024

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) — the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma — announced the lineup for its annual Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine fundraiser, featuring musical guest John Mayer and comedians Whitney Cummings, Alex Edelman, Chris Hardwick, Jim Jefferies, and Jeff Ross. More →

John Mayer and Jeff Ross to be Honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award Aug 28, 2024

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) — the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma — announced today that Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine (CCHC) will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles (10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067). More →

Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine: A Tribute to Bob Saget Raises More Than $1.2M Sep 27, 2022

Last week, Co-chairs John Mayer, Kelly Rizzo, Jeff Ross, and SRF Board Member, Susan Feniger presented and curated Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine, raising more than $1.2M for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) in a moving tribute to Bob Saget at the Beverly Wilshire. More →

Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine - A Tribute to Bob Saget Aug 8, 2022

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)—the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma—announced today that Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine will return for a special tribute to Bob Saget, who spearheaded the signature event for 30 years, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Beverly Wilshire. More →

Scleroderma Research Foundation Announces $1.5M Matching Gift in Honor of Bob Saget Jan 17, 2022

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)—the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma—announced a $1.5 million dollar matching gift, in the form of a grant to match every donation made in honor of the late Bob Saget, SRF Board member, comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist. More →

Scleroderma Research Foundation Remembers Bob Saget Jan 11, 2022

The Scleroderma Research Foundation is mourning the loss of Bob Saget this week, and has released the following statement about the actor and comedian’s charity legacy: More →

Stars Join Homes For Our Troops' 5th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction Nov 5, 2021

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a national nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its 5th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction campaign lineup. More →

Bob Saget Joins First Responders Children's Foundation in Honoring First Responder Heroes From Across America Nov 4, 2021

First Responders Children’s Foundation, the national non-profit organization that provides financial relief to the families of first responders who have been injured or killed in the line of duty, awarded a Public Service Hero Award to first responders from across America at A Celebration of First Responder Heroes, its 20th Anniversary Awards Gala and Concert, that was held at City Winery in New York on Wednesday, October 27th in tribute to National First Responders Day. More →

Homes For Our Troops 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction Nov 11, 2020

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a national nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction campaign lineup. More →

Bob Saget and Susan Feniger Host the First Global Edition of Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine Oct 26, 2020

Earlier this week, Bob Saget turned to comedy to shed light on a very heavy subject, presenting and curating the Scleroderma Research Foundation's (SRF’s) signature annual fundraising event, Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, and raising $1.1M for SRF. More →

Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine Streaming Live on October 18 Sep 23, 2020

Bob Saget continues to use comedy to shed light on a very heavy subject and make it lighter, by presenting and curating the Scleroderma Research Foundation's (SRF’s) signature annual fundraising event, Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine. More →

Stars To Take Part In 18th Annual Comedy For a Cure Mar 26, 2019

On Sunday, April 7, 2019, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) will present its 18th Annual Comedy for a Cure, which raises funds to support research into a rare disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). More →

Star-Studded Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine Event Raises Over $1 Million For Scleroderma Research Dec 20, 2018

At the annual Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine New York gala, comedians, celebrities and supporters raised over $1 million for scleroderma research, a complex autoimmune disease that disproportionately affects women, usually striking in the prime of their lives. More →

Bob Saget, Andy Cohen, John Oliver And Jackson Browne To Bring Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine To New York Nov 12, 2018

Bob Saget will host Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, in New York to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) on, Tuesday, December 11th at Carolines on Broadway. More →

17th Annual Comedy For A Cure Scheduled For April 8 Apr 5, 2018

On Sunday, April 8, 2018, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) will present its 17th Annual Comedy for a Cure, which raises funds to support research into a rare disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). More →

A Musical Benefit Honoring Grammy-Winning Violinist Joshua Bell and Veteran Teacher Vincent Womack Dec 7, 2017

November 28, 2017 was a note-worthy evening as Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) hosted its 12th Anniversary Benefit Gala. More →

Bob Saget To Be Honored At Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine Gala Jun 5, 2017

Bob Saget will be honored for his nearly three decades of commitment to the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) at Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, the 39th gala to benefit the SRF on Friday, June 16th at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire. More →

Jane Lynch And Kate Flannery To Perform At 16th Annual Comedy For A Cure Mar 13, 2017

On Sunday, April 2, 2017, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) will present its 16th Annual Comedy for a Cure, which raises funds to support research into a rare disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). More →

Bob Saget To Bring Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine To New York On December 12 Dec 9, 2016

Bob Saget will host Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, the 12th Annual New York gala to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) on, Mon., December 12 at Carolines on Broadway. More →

Jon Lovitz To Be Honored At UCLA Department Of Neurosurgery 2016 Visionary Ball Oct 24, 2016

The 2016 Visionary Ball, sponsored by Edie Baskin Bronson and Richard “Skip” Bronson and benefiting the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery under the direction of department chair and professor Dr. Neil A. Martin, W. Eugene Stern Chair in Neurosurgery, will honor Michael V. Lewis with the Visionary Award; Linda M. Liau, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., with the Medical Visionary Award; Donald P. Bellisario with the Courage Award and Jon Lovitz with the Rodney Respect Award on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. More →

Stars Celebrate GOOD+ Foundation 2016 Fatherhood Lunch Oct 21, 2016

Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld hosted GOOD+ Foundation's 2016 Fatherhood Lunch this week at The Palm Restaurant in Tribeca, celebrating the continued expansion and success of the program which launched six years ago. More →

Bob Saget Returns As Host Of Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine For The Scleroderma Research Foundation Jun 2, 2016

Bob Saget will once again host Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, the Scleroderma Research Foundation's (SRF) signature benefit, Tue., June 7 at the historic Fairmont Hotel. More →

Jerry Seinfeld Hosts GOOD+ Foundation LA Fatherhood Initiative Lunch Apr 26, 2016

On Wednesday, April 20, Jerry Seinfeld hosted the GOOD+ Foundation's second annual Los Angeles Fatherhood Initiative Lunch at the Palm Restaurant in Beverly Hills. More →

Bob Saget And John Mayer To Appear At Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine Gala May 21, 2015

Bob Saget will once again host Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, the 34th gala to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) on Friday, June 5 th at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire. More →

Jerry Seinfeld Hosts Los Angeles Fatherhood Initiative Lunch Mar 6, 2015

On Wednesday, March 4, Jerry Seinfeld hosted Baby Buggy's inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Initiative Lunch at Palm Restaurant in Beverly Hills. More →

Whoopi Goldberg To Join Bob Saget For Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine Dec 1, 2014

Bob Saget will host Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, the 10th Annual New York gala to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) on, Tues., December 2 at Carolines on Broadway. More →

Arsenio Hall Emcees Visionary Ball Nov 3, 2014

The UCLA Department of Neurosurgery held their annual “The Visionary Ball” on Thursday, October 30th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Kelsey Grammer To Be Honored At UCLA Visionary Ball Sep 24, 2014

The UCLA Department of Neurosurgery will be holding their annual “The Visionary Ball” on Thursday, October 30th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Bob Saget To Host Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine Event Apr 21, 2014

Comedian Bob Saget, author of the new book Dirty Daddy will host an evening of headlining music, comedy, food and wine at Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine on Wednesday, April 23 in the Grand Ballroom of San Francisco’s historic Palace Hotel. More →