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Hollywood Stars "Stand Up" For Cancer Research
By Christine Vargas
Aug 3, 2008 - 12:23:31 PM

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are coming together to support cancer research in a rare television fundraiser on September 5, at 8 p.m. EST and PST.  Stars like Jennifer Aniston, Lance Armstrong, Sally Field, Hillary Swank and Charlize Theron are coming together for “Stand Up to Cancer,” a televised event that will air simultaneously and commercial-free on three major U.S. TV networks: ABC, CBS and NBC. 
   Supporters hope to raise both funding and awareness during the event.  In a July 29, Stand Up To Cancer press release, Laura Ziskin, who is the executive producer of the September 5 broadcast, said, “We’re at the threshold of a great moment in our history.  There’s a perfect storm brewing in the field of cancer research.  We have the technology, we have the will.  We need the funding.  In this political year, it is imperative this issue—which touches us all—remains in the spotlight.” 
   Among those celebrities named above, there will also be appearances by Salma Hayek, Josh Brolin, America Ferrera, Meryl Streep, Christina Ricci and Forest Whitaker.  Those willing to donate or get involved, please visit standup2cancer.org.


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