July 27, 2012
SU2C Researchers Identify Potential Treatment Target for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers with the Stand Up To Cancer CTC Chip Dream Team have identified a potential treatment target in metastatic pancreatic cancer through a detailed analysis of genes expressed in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) – cells that break off from solid tumors and travel through the bloodstream.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2012
“Stand Up To Cancer” Returns to Primetime for its Third Star-Studded Broadcast on September 7th
Building on two historic fundraising telecasts in 2008 and 2010, groundbreaking grassroots movement Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will return to primetime television on Friday, September 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET & PT). Executive producers Gwyneth Paltrow and Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions will join Stand Up To Cancer’s production team to deliver a one-of-a-kind show featuring performances from top recording artists, and celebrities from film, television and sports engaging viewers with powerful stories and a moving call-to-action.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2012
MasterCard Kicks Off ‘Dine and Be Generous’ Benefiting SU2C
Purchase, N.Y. and Los Angeles (July 10, 2012) – MasterCard today joined with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Major League Baseball® (MLB) to kick off the ‘Dine and Be Generous’ campaign designed to involve baseball fans and all consumers in the fight against cancer.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2012
Alison Sweeney to Appear at MLB All-Star Game
tand Up To Cancer Ambassador Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser, will join Major League Baseball, Hall of Famer George Brett, former Royals Mike Sweeney and Jeff Montgomery, and American Idol winner David Cook to show her support for cancer research and education at the MLB All-Star Game Charity 5K & Fun Run presented by Nike taking place on Sunday, July 8 in downtown Kansas City’s Power and Light District. Sweeney will run in the event and will help begin the event and cheer on participants at the start line. She is replacing Kristin Chenoweth who is no longer able to attend the event. MLB will donate 100% of net proceeds from the event to three charities supporting cancer research and awareness - Prostate Cancer Foundation, Stand Up To Cancer and the Greater Kansas City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Read MoreJune 28, 2012
2012 Harris Poll Non-Profit EquiTrend® Study: Stand Up To Cancer Stands Proud
June 28, 2012 - Our nation has a long and rich tradition of people coming together to form organizations that solve problems and support people, causes, and communities. Non-profits are a foundational and critical support structure in our complex, modern society.
The 2012 Harris Poll Non-Profit EquiTrend (EQ) study measures the brand health of 87 non-profit brands across seven important categories, including Youth Interest, Animal Welfare, Health, Social Service, Disability, International Aid, and Environmental. Harris Poll EquiTrend provides the insight our communities, corporate sponsors, and non-profit organizations require to make informed decisions about donations and overall support.
Read MoreJune 5, 2012
Be Amazing, Stand Up and Volunteer
In the highly anticipated movie The Amazing Spider-ManTM, in theaters July 3, 2012, Peter Parker finds that being a hero isn’t about having amazing powers - it is about how he chooses to use those powers. On Tuesday, June 26, Americans all across the country will discover the same thing as Sony Pictures Entertainment’s program “Be Amazing, Stand Up and Volunteer” celebrates the hero in all of us. On that day, people of all ages in cities across the country will come together to give their time and energy to help their neighbors - and the day will support Stand Up To Cancer, which funds accelerated and innovative cancer research.
Read MoreMay 31, 2012
SU2C & Columbia Pictures’ New Film “The Amazing Spiderman” Collaborate on a Special T-Shirt Line
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is proud to collaborate with the upcoming Columbia Picturesfilm, The Amazing Spider-ManTM, for a line of special co-branded t-shirts. Launching May 18th, and just in time for the movie’s summer debut on July 3rd, these exclusive new designs feature both the iconic The Amazing Spider-Man artwork and hero messaging encouraging everyone to take action against the disease. The co-branded t-shirts also feature Stand Up To Cancer’s signature upward arrows logo with slogans such as, “Be Amazing, Stand Up To Cancer.” The full line of tees, in youth’s, men’s and women’s sizes, will be available for purchase online at store.standup2cancer.org/shop with proceeds benefiting SU2C.
Read MoreMay 24, 2012
The Safeway Foundation and SU2C Raise Awareness and Funds in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer
Actress and Stand Up To Cancer Ambassador Angie Harmon will appear in a new prostate cancer campaign on behalf of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and The Safeway Foundation. The campaign is designed to raise funds and increase awareness for the fight against the disease, which currently affects more than two million American men and remains the second-leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States. 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.
Read MoreMay 3, 2012
Emmy & Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth to Participate at MLB All-Star Game Charity 5K & Fun Run
Award-winning actress, singer and Stand Up To Cancer Ambassador Kristin Chenoweth will join Major League Baseball, Hall of Famer George Brett and five-time Royals All-Star and MLB Network analyst Mike Sweeney to show her support for cancer research and education at the MLB All-Star Game Charity 5K & Fun Run presented by Nike, taking place on Sunday, July 8 in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Chenoweth will help begin the event and cheer on participants at the start line. The MLB All-Star Game Charity 5K and Fun Run presented by Nike will benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Stand Up To Cancer and the Greater Kansas City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure with Major League Baseball donating 100% of net profits to the organizations.
Read MoreApril 23, 2012
Dr. Ana Maria Polo to Accept Contribution on Behalf of SU2C During Special Ceremony at Marlins Park
Dr. Ana Maria Polo, host of the TV shows “Caso Cerrado”, and ” Caso Cerrado: Edición Estelar” and ambassador for Stand Up To Cancer (Unidos Contra el Cáncer) will accept a check on behalf of the charity during a special ceremony on Friday, April 27 at the new Marlins Park in the city of Miami.
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