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Matthew McConaughey and Stand Up To Cancer Launch New PSA Oct 25, 2023

Academy Award- winning actor Matthew McConaughey has joined Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Visit Myrtle Beach for a new public service announcement (PSA) that raises awareness about the importance of funding cancer research. More →

Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in Collaboration with iHeartPodcasts Debuts "Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon" on International Day of Charity Sep 14, 2023

This week, in celebration of International Day of Charity, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in association with Telepictures, debuts the “Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon” podcast in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts and SixDegrees.Org. More →

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 →

Barack Obama and Matthew McConaughey Speak at Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Dec 13, 2022

On Tuesday, December 6, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) hosted a benefit evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City to commemorate the 10-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. More →

Kenny Chesney To Headline 10th Anniversary Mack, Jack and McConaughey Feb 4, 2022

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), Austin’s beloved charity event, returns for its tenth year on April 28-29, 2022. More →

Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey Honor Local Music Scenes Through Annual Give Back Campaign Nov 1, 2021

While the power of live music continues to inspire, the future of the live music industry remains uncertain in the face of the ongoing pandemic – especially on the local level. More →

Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners' Charity Day 2021: Never Forget by Giving Back Sep 14, 2021

last week Cantor Fitzgerald, its affiliate BGC Partners and top celebrities, raised $12 million for charities addressing the most pressing issues around the world and honoring the legacy of those lost 20 years ago on 9/11, through Charity Day 2021. More →

Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Hosts Star-Studded Virtual Celebration Sep 6, 2021

Soon after Paul Newman founded The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 1988, he set out to create a different kind of annual fundraiser for the Camp’s programs serving children with serious illnesses and their families. 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 →

Matthew McConaughey And Wild Turkey Honor Local Legends Through Annual "With Thanks" Partnership Nov 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of our country, everyday heroes stepped up in a significant way to support family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. More →

Celebrities Design Face Masks for COVID-19 Relief Auction: MASKrAID Jul 28, 2020

Mending Kids, a nonprofit organization is hosting its first ever “MASKrAID Campaign” virtual online auction to raise funds for the ongoing shortages of PPE for frontline health care workers, teachers and students in disadvantaged communities. More →

One World: Together At Home Announced $127 Million In Commitments To Date Apr 20, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen, together with Lady Gaga, tonight announced $127 million in commitments to date in support of healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Fashionistas Join Matthew McConaughey's Fight Against Human Trafficking with Black and White Fashion Show Feb 17, 2020

In Texas, human trafficking is a huge concern. Texans are banding together with Academy Award Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to bring awareness to this critical issue. More →

Unprecedented Entertainment Industry Access For Auction On Charitybuzz.com Oct 2, 2018

This year’s Charitybuzz entertainment-themed auction is offering insider industry access like never before. More →

Stars Raise Millions Of Dollars At BGC Partners', Cantor Fitzgerald's Charity Day Sep 25, 2018

Dozens of actors, musicians, sports personalities and other distinguished guests donated their time on September 11th to honor the memories of those who lost their lives on 9/11 by raising more than $12 million for charities around the world. 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 →

Third Annual City Summit and City Gala Honors Ashton Kutcher and Matthew McConaughey Mar 15, 2018

The City Summit & Gala founded by Ryan Long took place on the weekend of the Academy Awards at Universal Studios Hollywood during March 2-4 to raise critical funds to support the following nine beneficiary charities: Already Always Amazing, Bright Futures Foundation, Feed A Billion, Fulfilled Families, Firelife Foundation, Project NOW, Conscious Capitalism, Child Liberation Foundation and My Life My Power. More →

Matthew McConaughey Named 2018 Inspiration Honoree and Special Guest Speaker for the Third Annual City Gala Mar 1, 2018

Matthew McConaughey, Academy Award Winning Actor (Dallas Buyers Club), director, producer, writer and philanthropist, will be the Inspiration Honoree and special guest speaker at this year’s Third Annual City Gala on March 4th, 2018, held at Universal Studios Hollywood. More →

The McConaugheys Champion Organic Life for Kids... and Their Pizza Champion Status! Dec 22, 2017

Camila Alves McConaughey, mom, model, and wife of actor Matthew McConaughey, launched her company Yummy Spoonfuls and the website LoveUnprocessed with the mission to change the American food system, especially as it relates babies and toddlers. More →

Mack, Jack & McConaughey Returns For Its 6th Annual Fundraiser Event Nov 14, 2017

Austin’s beloved charity event Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) will return for its sixth year on April 12 – 13, 2018. MJ&M is the joint fundraising effort of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, ACM Award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and ESPN analyst and Texas coaching legend Mack Brown. More →

Matthew McConaughey Joins Celebrity Charity Softball Game Sep 29, 2017

Matthew McConaughey and Marcus & Morgan Luttrell, join an all-star lineup for the Red River Celebrity Softball Game to be held October 12th at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. More →

Hand in Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief Raises More Than $55 Million Sep 21, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced that more than $55,000,000 was raised from the one-hour telethon special, which aired on Tuesday, September 12. The much needed funds will go to aid people affected by both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. More →

Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas: A Benefit Concert for Hurricane Harvey Relief Sep 15, 2017

Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas: A Benefit Concert for Hurricane Harvey Relief will take place on Friday, September 22 at the Frank Erwin Center from 7pm-11pm, and broadcast on 11 TEGNA stations and stream internationally on YouTube.com/TexasStrong from 9-10 p.m. CT. More →

More Stars Added To Hand In Hand Hurricane Relief Telethon Sep 11, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced additional celebrity participants, corporate partners and plans for expanded relief efforts to include those who may be affected by Hurricane Irma in addition to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. More →

Stars Sign Up For Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Harvey Relief Telethon Sep 5, 2017

Houston native rapper Bun B has teamed up with SB Projects founder Scooter Braun to present Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief telethon to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey. More →

Mack, Jack & McConaughey Announces Miranda Lambert To Perform At Charity Event Jan 30, 2017

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), the joint fundraising effort of ESPN analyst and legendary football coach Mack Brown, ACM award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram and Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, announces today that Grammy award-winning, Vanner Records/Sony Nashville recording artist, Miranda Lambert will headline its gala night on Thursday, April 20, 2017 with Jack Ingram opening as part of MJ&M’s two-day event in Austin, Texas. More →