STAND Up to Cancer’s annual televised special is back to raise more money for the disease’s research efforts.
Co-founded by Katie Couric, the broadcast is expected to feature appearances by Joe Biden, Queen Latifah, and Justin Timberlake.
On August 19, 2023, Stand Up to Cancer’s 2023 special is scheduled to air at 8pm EST via NBC.
Simultaneously, SU2C is expected to be broadcast across:
SU2C 2023 is also livestreaming on Peacock, Pluto TV, MGM+, Tubi, and YouTube.
For the year’s event, the show is titled How It Started, How It’s Going.
During the annual telecast, the organization’s co-founders are taking a look at the program’s beginnings and present journey.
Donations can be made through the official Stand Up to Cancer website.
“There is more work to do to cure cancer and every dollar counts,” Katie Couric said in a statement.
“We will not stop until we make every cancer patient a long-term survivor.”
To assist with SU2C’s fundraising efforts, several public figures and celebrities are making an appearance during How It Started, How It’s Going.
In addition to the co-founders, the list includes:
Regarding Joe and Jill Biden’s participation, SU2C president Russell Chew said in a statement: “Stand Up To Cancer is exceedingly grateful for their participation in this year’s telecast.
“The President and First Lady’s unwavering work to address some of the most challenging aspects of cancer research reinforces the incredible progress being made and will no doubt lead to many more breakthroughs in the years to come.
“Our shared hope to help more people affected by cancer to survive, and thrive, is the steadfast focus needed to end cancer as we know it.”
After a year in development, SU2C was officially launched on May 27, 2008.
The charity organization was co-founded by:
“We started this movement in 2008 to save lives and it is remarkable to see that in 15 years our scientists have accomplished this goal through breakthrough research that intercepts and treats cancer in ways we never thought possible,” Katie recalled.
Russell Chew explained: “Our telecast is a powerful tribute that demonstrates the importance of standing together to save lives.
“Everyone plays a critical role in this goal, and we are so grateful for the support of the entertainment community, the broadcast networks, our generous donors, and the incredible researchers who work tirelessly to develop new cancer treatments.
“100 percent of public donations to SU2C support innovative cancer research and vital awareness programs.”
