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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 →

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 →

Jimmy Smits Joins Stand Up To Cancer In New Public Service Announcement Oct 24, 2017

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has created a new cancer immunotherapy public service announcement (PSA) campaign, supported by a charitable donation from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, and featuring award-winning actor and SU2C Ambassador Jimmy Smits. More →

Susan Lucci And Liza Huber To Host Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Jan 27, 2016

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Susan Lucci, now in her fourth season as star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the fourth consecutive year as host of The 15th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More →

Jimmy Smits To Be Honored At Moving Families Forward Gala Oct 1, 2015

Lois Braverman, President & CEO, Ackerman Institute for the Family, announced this week that actor Jimmy Smits will be honored with the Ackerman Leadership Award at the Moving Families Forward annual gala which will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at 301 Park Avenue on Monday, October 26th in New York City. More →

Lynda Carter To Be Honored At Women Who Care Awards Apr 21, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Lynda Carter, actress and singer, will be honored at the Women Who Care Awards, to be held Thursday, May 7th at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

Susan Lucci To Co-Host 14th Annual UCP of NYC Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Mar 20, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Susan Lucci, star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” host of Investigation Discovery’s “Deadly Affairs,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the third consecutive year as host of The 14th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More →

Judith Light To Be Honored At Star-Studded Women Who Care Luncheon Apr 21, 2014

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, have announced the honorees for the 13th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More →

Cyndi Lauper To Be Honored At Women Who Care Luncheon Apr 25, 2013

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, today announced the honorees for the 12th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More →

Meryl Streep Films PSAs For National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Mar 14, 2013

Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep encourages people to get screened for colon cancer in new broadcast public service announcements (PSAs) that launch in March, in conjunction with National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. More →

Natalie Morales To Host Women Who Care Luncheon Feb 27, 2013

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, today announced Natalie Morales, News Anchor and Co-Host of the third hour of NBC’s TODAY Show, will host the 12th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More →

Peter Jackson Becomes The Walking Dead For Charity Sep 27, 2012

In the event of a natural disaster or even a zombie apocalypse, it’s the existing blood supply that will help save lives. That’s why AMC and the American Red Cross have joined forces to raise awareness about the constant need for blood. More →

Red Cross Announces New Stars For National Celebrity Cabinet Apr 13, 2011

Five celebrities join the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need – down the street, across the country and around the world. More →

Celebrities Support Red Cross For Christmas Dec 17, 2010

More than a dozen celebrities are urging their fans and the public to donate to the American Red Cross this holiday season and give a gift that could save the day for someone in need. More →

Esai Morales Honored At 3rd Annual Dream Awards For Hollywood Arts Nov 16, 2010

Last weekend at Hollywood’s Raleigh Studios, almost 300 actors, musicians, artists, producers, directors and philanthropists came together for the 3rd Annual Dream Awards, hosted by non-profit organization Hollywood Arts. More →

Stars Support RFK's Human Rights Dream With Charity Auction Apr 9, 2010

Whether you dream of dancing up a storm with Elton John or grabbing a cup of joe with Robert De Niro, learning to run a fashion empire from Diane Von Furstenberg or belting out a ballad with Alicia Keys, you can help support the RFK Center's dream of worldwide human rights. More →

Alyssa Milano Among New Stars Named In Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet Mar 30, 2010

The American Red Cross has announced eight new members to its National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need – down the street, across the country and around the world. More →

American Red Cross Announces Celebrity Cabinet Aug 21, 2009

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce five new additions to its National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need. More →

Lance Armstrong Stands Up To Cancer Tonight Sep 5, 2008

Don’t miss Stand Up To Cancer on ABC, CBS and NBC today, Friday, September 5, at 8 p.m. (EST). More →

Celebrities Join New York Cares Campaign Jul 24, 2008

New York City has made itself some celebrity friends, and for the third summer in a row they are going to be out and about encouraging New Yorkers to volunteer. More →

Red Cross Announces The 2008 Celebrity Cabinet Feb 29, 2008

The American Red Cross unveiled their 7th annual National Celebrity Cabinet yesterday, February 28, with 15 new members from movies, sports, and television. More →