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Stand Up to Cancer
By Laurie | August 28, 2008
| Have you heard about Stand Up to Cancer? There will be a nationally televised broadcast on all three major networks on September 5 for the purpose of raising awareness and support for all different types of cancer research. Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Lance Armstrong, and Casey Afflect among many others are scheduled to appear at the event. There is also an entire online community created for the charity that includes celebrity hosted PSAs. |  |
You may have also heard the song, “Just Stand Up,” which is an all-star chairty single benefiting the chairty. The debut will be on the live telecast. It was produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface and features Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes, and Carrie Underwood. It will be available on iTunes starting September 2. It’s like the the new Millenium eqivilent of “We Are the World” from 1985.
There is also an online feature where you can create a star in memory of a friend or loved one that has passed away from cancer called The Constellation. If you make a donation, you can launch a star into the virtual gallaxy. I sent one for my mother-in-law Arveta, who I am walking in memory of during the Breast Cancer 3-Day. I also sent one for Krista’s Cory, who passed away earlier this year.
Check out Stand Up for Cancer’s website to find out how you can help, and watch the show next Friday night.
Topics: 3 Day, Entertainment | 1 Comment »
I was signed up for the 3 day walk and so looking forward to it until my due date was set for the end of October and the Dr. said absloutly not. I have not had anyone in my family pass from it but I do have friends and family who have been effected. wishing you well in the walk wish I could be there perhaps next year!
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