SANTA MONICA, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Sofia Vergara attends the sixth biennial Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) telecast at the Barkar Hangar on Friday, September 7, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Stand Up To Cancer via ABC) *** Local Caption *** Sofia Vergara
Stand Up To Cancer drew the support of Hollywood once again in an effort to raise money for cancer research and offer encouragement to those affected by the disease.
By: Lanae Brody
The organization celebrated its 10th year in big way with A-listers like Matt Damon, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and Bradly Cooper, who co-executive produced the televised event, all stepping out to take part in the organization’s important mission–funding for cancer research.
SANTA MONICA, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Sarah Hyland, Julie Bowen, Ken Jeong, and Max Greenfield attend the sixth biennial Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) telecast at the Barkar Hangar on Friday, September 7, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Stand Up To Cancer)
“As someone whose family has been significantly touched by cancer, I am proud to again have the privilege of co-executive producing this year’s SU2C telecast,” Cooper said in a press release. “This show reminds everyone that you are never alone … that there is a community of support out there when you need it most. That’s the power of SU2C. Most importantly, the telecast showcases the significant progress being made in the fight against cancer, instilling hope in those facing the disease.”
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Stand Up to Cancer was co-founded in 2008 by Katie Couric after her first husband, Jay Monahan, died of colon cancer in 1998 and her sister, Emily Couric, died of pancreatic cancer in 2001.
SANTA MONICA, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Katie Couric speaks onstage at the sixth biennial Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) telecast at the Barkar Hangar on Friday, September 7, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Stand Up To Cancer)
The charity holds an annual star-studded telethon and figures in the entertainment industry every year come out to support the cause and to help raise money. To date, Stand Up to Cancer has raised over $480 million dollars. The telecast is aired simultaneously on multiple networks and this year’s show was seen on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, along with Bravo, E!, Freeform, HBO, Showtime, Starz and TNT. It can later be streamed on ComedyCentral.com, Hulu and YouTube.
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Stevie Wonder, Little Big Town and Charlie Wilson performed live on stage in Santa Monica, Calif. at the Barker Hanger and the show was co-hosted by Max Greenfield, Tyler Posey, and Brenda Song.
STAND UP TO CANCER - Featuring performances from top recording artists, and celebrities from film, television and sports, STAND UP TO CANCER will appeal to the public for support and donations to fund cutting-edge cancer research. The star-studded LIVE event, co-executive produced by Bradley Cooper along with Done + Dusted and the Stand Up To Cancer production team, will deliver a one-of-a-kind show by engaging viewers with powerful stories and a moving call-to-action. The program will include a celebrity phone bank that will allow viewers to interact with participating talent. Viewers will also be able to donate at StandUpToCancer.org/Show. One hundred percent of donations received from the public support Stand Up To Cancer's collaborative cancer research programs. STAND UP TO CANCER airs Friday, September 7th (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT /7:00 PM CT) on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Image Group LA) STEVIE WONDER
Below is a list of all the talent who attended and helped raise money.
– Mahershala Ali – Jason Bateman
SANTA MONICA, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Jason Bateman attends the sixth biennial Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) telecast at the Barkar Hangar on Friday, September 7, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for Stand Up To Cancer via ABC) *** Local Caption *** Jason Bateman
– Kathy Bates – Beth Behrs – Julie Bowen – Josh Brolin – Katie Couric – Kaley Cuoco – Jesse Tyler Ferguson – Jennifer Garner – Max Greenfield – Tony Hale
SANTA MONICA, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Tony Hale attends the sixth biennial Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) telecast at the Barkar Hangar on Friday, September 7, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Stand Up To Cancer)
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– Jon Hamm – Mark Harmon – Marg Helgenberger – Ed Helms – Sarah Hyland – Ken Jeong – Adam Klein – Tyler Labine – Diego Luna – Sonequa Martin-Green
STAND UP TO CANCER - Featuring performances from top recording artists, and celebrities from film, television and sports, STAND UP TO CANCER will appeal to the public for support and donations to fund cutting-edge cancer research. The star-studded LIVE event, co-executive produced by Bradley Cooper along with Done + Dusted and the Stand Up To Cancer production team, will deliver a one-of-a-kind show by engaging viewers with powerful stories and a moving call-to-action. The program will include a celebrity phone bank that will allow viewers to interact with participating talent. Viewers will also be able to donate at StandUpToCancer.org/Show. One hundred percent of donations received from the public support Stand Up To Cancer's collaborative cancer research programs. STAND UP TO CANCER airs Friday, September 7th (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT /7:00 PM CT) on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Image Group LA) SONEQUA MARTIN-GREEN
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– Marlee Matlin – Matthew McConaughey – Maria Menounos – Jillian Michaels – Trevor Noah – Dak Prescott – Dave Price – Keanu Reeves – Italia Ricci – Rob Riggle – Tracee Ellis Ross – Winona Ryder – Jimmy Smits – Karla Souza – David Spade – Eric Stonestreet – Alison Sweeney – Bree Turner – Keith Urban – Sofia Vergara – Marlon Wayans – Reese Witherspoon
For more information about Stand Up to Cancer visit https://standuptocancer.org/