Stand Up To Cancer - Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

About SU2C

What is the goal of Stand Up To Cancer?

Stand Up To Cancer works relentlessly to offer the newest, most effective, and most promising cancer treatments to patients quickly by bringing together the best minds to collaborate, innovate, and share cancer research. Stand Up To Cancer also focuses on developing or providing the latest, most cutting-edge cancer prevention and early detection methods that save lives now. For more information on Stand Up To Cancer’s mission and work, please visit www.standuptocancer.org/who-we-are.

What is a Dream Team?

Stand Up To Cancer Dream Teams are flagship projects that bring together multidisciplinary teams from different institutions to address critical problems in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. For information on SU2C’s research, including Dream Teams, please visit our website at: https://standuptocancer.org/research/research-portfolio/

What is a SU2C Research Team?

Stand Up To Cancer Research Teams address critical problems in patient care and deliver near-term patient benefit through investigation by small, collaborative teams of expert investigators. These teams conduct proof-of-principle projects and spearhead work in new fields. For more information about SU2C’s Research Teams, please visit our website at https://standuptocancer.org/research/research-portfolio/

What is a SU2C Convergence Team?

SU2C Convergence Teams bring together biological, physical and computer sciences to better understand cancer biology in order to more quickly tailor treatments for individual cancer patients. For more information on Convergence Teams, please visit our website at https://standuptocancer.org/research/research-portfolio/.

What is SU2C Catalyst®?

The SU2C Catalyst® program brings together industry and academic scientists to rapidly accelerate clinical trials of new treatments and combination therapies. For more information about SU2C Catalyst projects, visit www.StandUpToCancer.org/Catalyst.

What is an Innovative Research Grant?

Innovative Research Grants support cutting-edge cancer research that would be deemed too high-risk to receive funding through traditional channels. These awards provide significant funding to early-career scientists with novel ideas that have a strong potential to impact patient care. For more information about SU2C research, visit www.StandUpToCancer.org/research/research-portfolio.

What is an Interception Grant?

SU2C Interception grants aim to find and treat cancer at the earliest possible point, perhaps even before a cancer cell has fully formed.

What is a Health Equity Grant?

SU2C has been focused on critical issues associated with cancer health equity since 2017, with SU2C’s emphasis in this area overseen by a health equity committee. Health Equity Grants focus on increasing diversity in cancer clinical trials, initiating advocacy group collaborations and awareness campaigns and funding research aimed at improving cancer outcomes and screening rates in medically underserved communities. For more information about SU2C’s focus on cancer health equity, visit https://standuptocancer.org/health-equity/.

Who created Stand Up To Cancer?

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) was created by a group of nine women, all leaders in the entertainment field whose lives had been touched by cancer. In the fall of 2007, they began working together to harness the power of the entertainment industry to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. SU2C was formally launched on May 27, 2008. Please visit https://standuptocancer.org/who-we-are/leadership/ to learn more about the SU2C Founders and Advisors Committee.

Donation

Is my donation to Stand Up To Cancer tax deductible?

Yes, your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law and you will be given a receipt for U.S. tax purposes. If you are donating from outside of the United States, we recommend that you consult your tax advisor to find out if your donation is tax deductible in your country.

 

What is the Stand Up To Cancer Federal Tax ID number?

Stand Up To Cancer is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. SU2C’s Federal Tax ID number is 88-4115555.

How much of my donation goes to the cause?

100% of your donation received supports Stand Up To Cancer and its collaborative cancer research programs. To learn more about where the money goes please visit https://standuptocancer.org/what-we-do/where-the-money-goes/.

What will appear on my credit card statement?

When you make a donation by credit card, a charge to “Stand Up To Cancer” will appear on your credit card billing statement.

I donated but did not get a tax receipt. What do I do?

If you donated online, an email receipt was sent to the email provided upon completion of the donation. Please contact Donor Support at donorsupport@su2c.org if you did not receive an email.

If you donated by check, your receipt will be sent via USPS regular mail. This can take several weeks. If it has been longer than 4-6 weeks since you donated, please contact Donor Support at donorsupport@su2c.org or by calling 1-800-204-5809.

I have a question about my donation, who do I contact?

If you have a question about your donation, please contact Donor Support at donorsupport@su2c.org or by calling 1-800-204-5809

Our regular Donor Service hours are:
Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm PT
Fri: 9am-1pm PT
Sat-Sun: Closed

I don’t have a credit card. Can I donate by check or money order?

Yes, we accept checks and money orders. Please make your check or money order payable to Stand Up To Cancer and send it to:

Stand Up To Cancer
P.O. Box 843721
Los Angeles, CA 90084-3721

Can I mail in a cash donation?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash donations. If you would like to mail in cash, please convert to a cashier’s check and mail to the below address. Be sure to include your personal information with the cashier’s check so we may accurately generate a tax receipt.

Stand Up To Cancer
P.O. Box 843721
Los Angeles, CA 90084-3721

Can I make a recurring credit card donation?

Yes, you can choose to make your gift monthly when donating online.

How do I cancel my recurring credit card donation?

To cancel your recurring credit card donation please contact Donor Support at donorsupport@su2c.org or by calling 1-800-204-5809.

How do I find out if my employer offers employee matching contributions for Stand Up To Cancer?

Many companies encourage employees to support nonprofit initiatives like Stand Up To Cancer by offering to match employee donations. If your company has such a program, you should be able to obtain a matching gift application form from the human resources or personnel department or from your company’s website for you to download. Please fill out the form and mail or email it to us at:

For forms sent via mail, please send to:
Stand Up To Cancer
Attn: Matching Gifts
P.O. Box 843721
Los Angeles, CA 90084-3721

For forms sent via email, please use the following email address – su2cgiftmatching@su2c.org – or you can visit SU2C’s matching gift website at https://standuptocancer.org/employer-matching-gifts/.

How secure is my credit card information?

Industry standard security measures are used to keep your billing and credit card information secure and private. Please review the Stand Up To Cancer Privacy Policy.

What hours are your Donor Support representatives available?

Our regular Donor Service hours are Monday – Friday: 9am-5pm PT, and closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Tribute edits and/or questions.

Please contact our Donor Support team at donorsupport@su2c.org or call 1-800-204-5809 for any tribute questions or edits.

Can I donate cryptocurrency to Stand Up To Cancer?  

Yes, you can donate cryptocurrency to Stand Up To Cancer by going to StandUpToCancer.org/Crypto. Your cryptocurrency donation will be converted into U.S. dollars to support Stand Up To Cancer and its collaborative cancer research programs.

What Cryptocurrencies do you accept?

A list of accepted cryptocurrencies can be found by visiting Stand Up To Cancer’s donation page on StandUpToCancer.org/Crypto.

Is my cryptocurrency donation tax-deductible?  

The IRS classifies cryptocurrencies as property, so your cryptocurrency donation to Stand Up To Cancer, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will receive the same tax treatment as a stock. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. To learn more, we recommend that you consult your tax advisor to find out more.  

Can I donate anonymously and still receive a tax receipt?

Yes. However, in order to receive a tax receipt, you will be required to provide an email address.

Get Involved

How do I get involved?

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) appreciates your message and shares your enthusiasm in hoping to make a significant impact on the disease. You can extend your support to the campaign right now by visiting StandUpToCancer.org/take-action to find ways to get involved.

How do I create an online “I Stand Up For” placard?

You can create an online placard or download the placard image by visiting StandUpToCancer.org/IStandUpFor

Health

Where can I get more information about a health concern or my cancer diagnosis?

If you have any concerns about your health, please contact your medical provider right away. If you have general questions about cancer, you can click on the For Patients & Caregivers page on our website where you will find links to several resources providing a wide variety of reliable information.

You can also call the American Cancer Society any time day or night at 1-800-227-2345 or the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, you can find information and have your questions answered in a live chat at Cancer.gov Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET. If you are looking for more information about a specific cancer or recent diagnosis, we encourage you to visit Cancer.gov/types.

Where can I find information about clinical trials?

Clinical trials are a very important part of the research process. For information about clinical trials, including what clinical trials are, how they work, and more, please visit  www.StandUpToCancer.org/ClinicalTrials. You can also visit the American Cancer Society’s website for additional information on clinical trials by clicking here.

Community Fundraising

ABOUT / GETTING STARTED:

What is a Stand Up To Cancer community fundraiser? How do I get started?

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) community fundraisers are fun and creative ways for supporters to raise money in support of SU2C’s collaborative cancer research programs.

We encourage you to be as creative as possible and to create a unique and personal fundraiser that shows how you, your school, your business or your entire community are standing up to cancer.

Get started by visiting StandUpToCancer.org/Fundraise.

How does my community fundraiser benefit Stand Up To Cancer?

Funds raised through your fundraiser support Stand Up To Cancer and its collaborative cancer research programs. Our unique research models are expertly designed to initiate collaboration, accelerate the pace of cancer research, and clear the way for high-impact breakthroughs.

Are there any restrictions to the activities permitted at fundraisers benefitting Stand Up To Cancer?

We hope that you will be as creative as possible in helping us raise awareness and funds to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its collaborative cancer research programs; however, we do not permit fundraisers benefiting SU2C to include lotteries, gambling, raffles or drawings as part of their fundraising activities. Additionally, we do not allow for SU2C merchandise to be resold for fundraising purposes.        

Are auctions benefitting Stand Up To Cancer allowed?

Auctions are not permitted at Third Party Events without Stand Up To Cancer’s prior written approval.

I have a great idea for an event! How soon do I need to contact Stand Up To Cancer prior to the event?

Please visit reach out to info@su2c.org at least 30 days prior to the event, and someone from Stand Up To Cancer will answer any questions regarding your event details

Can Stand Up To Cancer arrange for a celebrity, scientist or representative from the charity to participate in my fundraiser?

We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous support of our Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) fundraisers hosting events all over the country. Unfortunately, due to the volume of these events, we cannot arrange for celebrities, scientists or representatives to participate in fundraising events.          

Can Stand Up To Cancer help with funding, planning or executing my fundraiser?

Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to assist with funding, planning or executing your event. However, we created a Fundraising Toolkit that has ideas and suggestions to help you plan your event and make it your own.           

I would like to set up a page in memory or honor of a loved one, where do I start?

Fundraising in memory or in honor of a loved one is a thoughtful way to remember or support someone who has been touched by cancer. To set up a page, please visit StandUpToCancer.org/Fundraise. When you create your fundraiser, it will go live immediately and you will be able to share the link with friends and family.

FUNDRAISER PAGE AND PORTAL:

How do I share my fundraising page with potential donors?

Once you have completed setting up your fundraiser at StandUpToCancer.org/Fundraise, you will be provided with a direct link that can be shared. The link can be also be found in your confirmation email, or by going to your fundraiser portal. The portal can be accessed by clicking on “Manage my page” in the body of the confirmation email. You will also find an option to share the link directly via social media by clicking on the icons both in your confirmation email and in the fundraiser portal.

How do I know if someone donated to my campaign?

You’ll receive an alert to the email address associated with your fundraiser. You can also log in to your fundraiser portal to see a full list of donors. The portal can be accessed by clicking on “Manage my page” in the body of the original fundraiser confirmation email, or by going to StandUpToCancer.DonorSupport.co.

How do I edit my fundraiser page and/or goal?

To edit your fundraiser page, log into your fundraiser portal by clicking “manage my page” in the body of the original fundraiser confirmation email, or go to StandUpToCancer.DonorSupport.co and click on the fundraiser. Then click on “edit fundraiser” to make changes to your goal, end date, message, and/or photo.  Click “update” to save edits.

DONATIONS:

How much of the money raised through my fundraiser goes towards Stand Up To Cancer and its collaborative cancer research programs?

100% of the donations Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) receives from community fundraisers supports SU2C and its collaborative cancer research programs.  However, there is a minimal fee for each donation processed, which the donor will be given the option to cover when they make their contribution.

If a business donates goods or services to my event, will they receive a tax receipt from Stand Up To Cancer?

Unfortunately, we cannot generate a tax receipt for a business that donates goods or services to your fundraiser since the donation does not go directly to Stand Up To Cancer.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law and you will be emailed a receipt for U.S. tax purposes.

What is the Stand Up To Cancer Federal Tax ID number?

Stand Up To Cancer is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. SU2C’s Federal Tax ID number is 88-4115555.

CONTACT US:

I have a fundraising question that isn’t answered here. What do I do?

For all additional questions, please contact us via email at info@su2c.org.    

Livestream Fundraising

About / Getting Started

What is #SU2CStreamTeam?

Stand Up To Cancer’s Stream Team (#SU2CStreamTeam) is a way to raise money in support of Stand Up To Cancer and its collaborative cancer research programs by hosting a fundraising stream on one of your favorite platforms (e.g. Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live) through an online streaming platform (e.g. Tiltify, Streamlabs) which provides fundraising and donation tools. You can also choose to use the built-in fundraising tools provided directly by the platform (e.g. YouTube Super Chat, Facebook donate button).

How do I get started?

For information on how to join the #SU2CStreamTeam and livestream in support of Stand Up To Cancer, please visit https://standuptocancer.org/streaming.

How does my stream benefit Stand Up To Cancer?

Funds raised through your stream support Stand Up To Cancer and its cancer research programs. Our unique research models are expertly designed to initiate collaboration, accelerate the pace of cancer research, and clear the way for high-impact breakthroughs. Learn more at StandUpToCancer.org/WhereTheMoneyGoes

Are there any restrictions to the activities permitted during a stream to benefit Stand Up To Cancer?

We hope that you will be as creative as possible in helping us raise awareness and funds to support Stand Up To Cancer and its collaborative cancer research programs. However, we do not permit streams benefitting SU2C to include lotteries, gambling, raffles or drawings as part of their fundraising activities. Additionally, we do not allow for SU2C merchandise to be resold for fundraising purposes. Streamers are also not permitted to smoke cigarettes and/or vape and we strongly discourage the use of alcohol.

Donations

How much of the money raised through my online livestream fundraiser goes towards Stand Up To Cancer and its collaborative cancer research programs?

100% of the donations Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) received supports SU2C and its collaborative cancer research programs. When a donation is made, a minimal transaction fee may be taken by the platform donation processer (e.g. Stripe, Amazon Pay and/or Paypal). In some cases, a platform fee could be taken out per transaction, please see the platforms terms and conditions for more details, or reach out to donorsupport@su2c.org with questions.

Can checks be applied to my livestream fundraiser total?

In most cases, yes. Please reach out to gaming@su2c.org for details.

If a business donates goods or services to my stream, will they receive a tax receipt from Stand Up To Cancer?

Unfortunately, we cannot generate a tax receipt for a business that donates goods or services to your stream since the donation does not go directly to Stand Up To Cancer.

What is the Stand Up To Cancer Federal Tax ID number?

Stand Up To Cancer is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. SU2C’s Federal Tax ID number is 88-4115555.

Are donations made to my livesteam tax deductible?

Yes, your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law and you will be given a receipt for U.S. tax purposes. If you are donating from outside of the United States, we recommend that you consult your tax advisor to find out if your donation is tax deductible in your country.

Stand Up To Cancer will email you a tax receipt summarizing your previous year’s annual giving during the first quarter of each year.

Can I get a refund for donations made to a livestream?

Donations made to a livestream are unfortunately not refundable.

I have a question about Livestream Fundraising that isn’t answered here, who do I contact?

For donation related questions, please contact gaming@su2c.org.

Contact Us

I have a question that isn’t answered here. What do I do?

For all additional questions, please contact us via email at info@su2c.org.

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