What We Do
Stand Up To Cancer enables scientific breakthroughs by funding collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional cancer research teams and investigators.
A daylifefuture without cancer is in sight. Together, we can make it a reality.
Scientific Initiatives
Thanks to extraordinary advances in science and technology such as immunotherapy, biologics, and targeted treatments, more people are surviving cancer and thriving after treatment. Still, cancer can return without warning months or years after a survivor is declared cancer-free. Even the most innovative treatments can be rendered powerless against a cancer that has advanced too far.
That’s why SU2C is investing in the most promising research for early-state detection for all cancers, including transformative new technologies.
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Our Impact
Early-stage detection is a proven strategy that saves lives, and it can substantially reduce healthcare costs for patients and their families.
We are living in a time of unprecedented hope and possibility for people with cancer. Yet too often, cancer goes undetected until it is too late. For many cancers detected in an early stage, the chance of a cure can now exceed 90%.
When four of the most common cancers are caught and treated at an early stage, a patient’s chance of survival is high.*
When the same cancers are discovered at a late stage, the story has a different ending.**
Featured Integrations and Events
Our integrations and events are vital in advancing cancer research and finding cures, while also raising community awareness. By participating, you help us make significant strides towards a world without cancer. Together, we can offer hope, support, and essential resources to those in need.
Cancer Doesn’t Stop.
Neither Do We.
FOR ONE NIGHT. WE STAND TOGETHER.
Stars from film, TV, music, gaming, and beyond come together to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of SU2C’s scientists and researchers every other year during the roadblock televised fundraising special. These biennial telecast shines a spotlight on the urgent need for ongoing cancer research to save lives today. The telecast showcases heartfelt patient stories and inspiring glimpses into the incredible progress being made by SU2C’s dedicated scientists.
How You Can Participate:
Stand Up To Cancer can’t wait to share this year’s telecast. In the meantime, there are many ways you can get involved and support our mission.
- A direct contribution to Stand Up To Cancer, or perhaps consider 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.
- Purchase your exclusive telecast tune-in t-shirt.
Let’s ALL STAND UP!
2023 Highlights:
On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the entertainment community came together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its eighth roadblock fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer. The televised celebration entitled “How It Started, How It’s Going” recognized SU2C’s impact and progress over the last 15 years.
Celebrities making a special appearance during the show included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet, and Justin Timberlake; a special montage of comedic skits from past shows will feature Jack Black, Ben Falcone, Zach Galifianakis, Brad Garrett, Bill Hader, Jon Hamm, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Melissa McCarthy, and Matthew McConaughey. The televised special also featured past musical performances from the likes of Brittany Howard, Simone Ledward Boseman, and The Who.
2021 Highlights:
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the entertainment community came together for Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and its seventh biennial roadblock televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.
The show aired featuring Academy Award®-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, a media industry entrepreneur and investor, as co-executive producers, working alongside the renowned live-event producing team of Done + Dusted and Stand Up To Cancer’s production team. Anthony Anderson, Ken Jeong & Tran Ho, and Sofia Vergara joined as cohosts. Common and Brittany Howard performed during the special evening.
2018 Highlights:
The 2018 Stand Up To Cancer live fundraising special brought together all the networks and the biggest stars in entertainment, for one night of music, laughter, and inspiration. With a dazzling array of top talent, SU2C returned on Friday, September 7th, for the sixth roadblock telecast. Bradley Cooper, Academy Award®-nominated actor, returned as co-executive producer.
The event marked an important milestone in SU2C history: 10 years of making an impact and raising funds for groundbreaking cancer research that is helping to save lives now. An essential part of SU2C’s mission is to leverage the entertainment industry in a way that spreads our message and engages the public.
Mahershala Ali, Jason Bateman, Kathy Bates, Beth Behrs, Julie Bowen, Josh Brolin, Katie Couric, Kaley Cuoco, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jennifer Garner, Max Greenfield, Jon Hamm, Tony Hale, Mark Harmon, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Sarah Hyland, Ken Jeong, Adam Klein, Tyler Labine, Diego Luna, Sonequa Martin-Green, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos, Jillian Michaels, Trevor Noah, Dak Prescott, Dave Price, Keanu Reeves, Italia Ricci, Rob Riggle, Tracee Ellis Ross, Winona Ryder, Jimmy Smits, Karla Souza, David Spade, Eric Stonestreet, Alison Sweeney, Bree Turner, Keith Urban, Sofia Vergara, and Marlon Wayans participated in this memorable event.
2016 Highlights:
Stand Up To Cancer and the Hollywood community once again joined forces to support the fifth biennial televised fundraising special that aired on Friday, Sept. 9th, 2016. Blockbuster stars Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Emma Stone, Anna Kendrick, Josh Gad, Niecy Nash, Eric Stonestreet, Alison Sweeney, Ken Jeong, Marcia Cross, Greg Grunberg, Danielle Campbell, Charlie Wilson, Brittany Daniel, and SU2C Co-Founder Katie Couric appeared in the inspiring broadcast. In addition, celebrated recording artists, Celine Dion and Keith Urban with Little Big Town performed moving tributes in honor of all those standing up to cancer.
Academy Award®-nominated actor and founder of the Bradley Charles Cooper Foundation, Bradley Cooper, executive produced the broadcast event and appeared in it. Cooper also worked alongside the award-winning production team of Done + Dusted, in collaboration with the Stand Up To Cancer production team.
