During its eighth televised fundraising special on Saturday, August 19th, 501(c)(3) charitable organization Stand Up To Cancer is celebrating 15 years of funding groundbreaking cancer research. Mark your calendar and join in as entertainers from the worlds of film, television, music, and beyond share the screen to salute the life-changing work of SU2C’s scientists and researchers, and raise awareness about the continued need for cancer research to save lives now. The telecast will also feature moving patient stories, as well as inspiring looks into the developments being made by SU2C’s scientists.
Since launching in 2008, Stand Up To Cancer has funded innovative cancer research to help make every cancer patient a long-term survivor. It has funded over 3,000 scientists at more than 210 institutions and contributed to nine FDA approvals for new cancer therapies to end cancer’s reign as a leading cause of death. SU2C is dedicated to ensuring cancer treatments are available to everyone, including cancer patients in medically underserved communities. To learn more about SU2C’s recent campaigns and funded research, visit its News & Media page.
There are many ways you can get involved and support SU2C’s mission:
. Consider making a direct contribution and/or a monthly donation
. Start your own fundraiser to honor a loved one
. Join the SU2C Stream Team and create a stream to raise funds and awareness
. Follow SU2C on social media
