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Stand Up To Cancer Celebrates Over $795 Million Pledged Over 15 years of Impact Aug 25, 2023

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) announced today that since its inception in 2008, the nonprofit has over $795 million pledged to fund critically needed cancer research. More →

Stand Up To Cancer Returns For Eighth Roadblock Televised Fundraising Special Commemorating 15 Years of Impact Aug 8, 2023

On Saturday, August 19, the entertainment community will come together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its eighth roadblock fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer. More →

Stand Up To Cancer Raises More Than $143.18 Million In The U.S. And Canada Aug 25, 2021

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has announced more than $143.18 million has been pledged collectively in connection with its seventh biennial roadblock televised fundraising special that aired on Saturday, August 21 in the U.S. and Canada. More →

More Stars Join Stand Up To Cancer Roadblock Fundraising Telecast And Streaming Event Aug 13, 2021

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has added more star power to the lineup of its seventh biennial roadblock televised fundraising special. More →

Ed Helms' PSA To "Save The Gerrymanderers" Goes All Kinds Of Wrong Apr 22, 2021

During the recent filming of a PSA to protect political consultants who draw voting district maps, actor Ed Helms figures out that he’s on the wrong side of the gerrymandering issue — and hilarity ensues. More →

Leslie Odom Jr. Tells Voters To "Wait For It" In Hamilton Song Homage Nov 4, 2020

Tony and Grammy award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. – Hamilton’s Aaron Burr – teamed up with RepresentUs, a fiercely nonpartisan anti-corruption organization, to remix his iconic Hamilton anthem “Wait for It” in a new public service announcement. More →

Stars Join Telethon for America on Election Eve to Get Out the Vote Oct 30, 2020

On Election Eve, Nov. 2nd, many of America’s biggest stars will join together for the second ever Telethon for America to create the biggest voter turnout in history and combat voter suppression and disinformation. More →

A-List Celebs Join United to Save the Vote Aug 27, 2020

What does it take for Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Ed Helms, Zooey Deschanel, Sia, Dave Matthews, Nick Kroll, Comedy Central’s Drunk History, Property Brothers’ Jonathan Scott, George Lopez, Jake Johnson, Kenny G, Ben Harper, and former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge to get on one big Zoom call? More →

Stand Up To Cancer 2018 Telecast Raises $123.6 Million So Far Sep 11, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced more than $123.6 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 7 “roadblock” fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. More →

More Stars Announced For Stand Up To Cancer's 6th Biennial Telecast Sep 7, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer's sixth biennial telecast on Friday, September 7th (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) has added more names to its star-studded lineup. More →

More Celebrities Join Star-Studded Lineup for SU2C Telecast Aug 20, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), is proud to announce that the Hollywood community is rallying together yet again to support the sixth biennial televised fundraising special on Friday, Sept. 7 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 – 8:00 PM CT). More →

Bradley Cooper Announces Stand Up To Cancer 2018 Jun 7, 2018

The entertainment community is coming together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its sixth biennial roadblock televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer. More →

Jennifer Lawrence Is Taking Time to Help Unrig the System Feb 22, 2018

Red Sparrow star Jennifer Lawrence has announced that she will be taking time off her acting career to focus on voluntary work with Represent.Us. 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 →

Tom Petty Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 14, 2017

Tom Petty was honored as MusiCares Person Of The Year at a star-studded event over the weekend. More →

Ed Helms Honored At Benefit For Music In Schools Dec 12, 2016

Last weekend, Education Through Music-Los Angeles honored Actor and Musician Ed Helms and Veteran Music Teacher Richard Meyer with their prestigious Shining Star award, at their 11th Annual Benefit Gala which took place at the Skirball Cultural Center. More →

More Than $111 Million Pledged Following Stand Up To Cancer Telecast Sep 13, 2016

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has announced more than $111 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 9 “roadblock” fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. More →

Stand Up To Cancer 2016 A Huge Success Sep 12, 2016

The Hollywood community once again united to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), which staged its fifth biennial one-hour special on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT). More →

More Stars Announced For Stand Up To Cancer's Fifth Biennial Telecast Sep 2, 2016

The lineup of celebrities participating in Stand Up To Cancer's fifth biennial telecast on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT), got longer this week with the addition of Viola Davis, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Matt Bomer, Dave Franco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Terry Crews, Mel B and Bree Turner. More →

Stars Attend Event For Education Through Music-Los Angeles Dec 11, 2015

On December 6, Education Through Music-Los Angeles honored Paramount Pictures’ President of Worldwide Music & Publishing, Randy Spendlove, and Music Teacher (Los Angeles Unified School District) Asuncion Ojeda at the Skirball Cultural Center. More →

Stars Take Part In LilySarahGrace Color Outside The Lines Campaign Sep 26, 2014

LilySarahGrace (LSG) today announced its latest fundraising campaign, “Color Outside the Lines,” based around drawings from more than 40 artists in film, television, music and visual art that were specially created for LSG. More →

Ed Helms To Host Fulfillment Fund Stars 2013 Benefit Gala Oct 4, 2013

The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Los Angeles students overcome obstacles to achieve a college education, will honor Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment at this year’ STARS 2013 Benefit Gala. More →

Perform On Stage With The Stars Of Comedy Oct 4, 2013

All famous comedians get their start somewhere, and now here’s an amazing opportunity for you to get yours with Omaze.com! More →

Stars To Attend Young Storytellers Foundation's Biggest Show Sep 6, 2013

Young Storytellers Foundation presents their 10th Anniversary “The Biggest Show” featuring a star-studded celebrity cast acting out scripts from the creative minds of a select group of local 5th grade students. More →

Stars Set To Turn Out For Tony Hawk's Stand Up For Skateparks Event Oct 4, 2012

Tony Hawk and Jason Lee invite you to the 9th Annual Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD Stand Up For Skateparks benefit. More →

Comedians Get Malarious On World Mosquito Day Aug 21, 2012

Ground-breaking comedy website CollegeHumor.com and innovative charity Malaria No More have teamed up to launch Malarious this World Mosquito Day. More →

Speak For The Trees With Dr. Suess' The Lorax Feb 20, 2012

Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment and The Nature Conservancy have announced the launch of their environmental action campaign “The Lorax Speaks.” More →

More Celebrity Charity Treats For Star Wars Fans Dec 7, 2011

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Lucasfilm will continue their collaboration this holiday season when they release never-before-seen outtakes from the highly popular star-studded video clip that urges fans to Use the Force for Good. More →

Photos: Stars Take Part In 25th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon For Charity Sep 19, 2011

While only one person could be named the official winner of the 25th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon, all who showed up to Zuma Beach left with a sense of victory as the competition raised more than $1.1 million for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. With attendees and competitors including celebrities, athletes, philanthropists and organizations, a good time was had by all with a common good cause in mind. More →

Celebrity Star Wars Fans Use The Force For Good To Help Charity Sep 15, 2011

Lucasfilm has announced that – in celebration of the September launch of Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray – it is linking up with celebrities, eBay and Major League Baseball to ask fans to Use the Force for Good to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). More →