Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
Summary
Stand Up for Heroes is a fundraiser event marking its 20th anniversary this fall in New York City. The event supports injured veterans and their families and will feature performances by Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj, Jon Stewart, and others.Key Facts
- The event will take place on November 9 at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
- Stand Up for Heroes has raised $117 million since it started in 2007.
- The fundraiser was created by the New York Comedy Festival and the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- Bob Woodruff, the foundation’s founder, was injured while reporting in Iraq in 2006.
- Performers this year include Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj, Jon Stewart, The Resilient, Alex Warren, and Josh Johnson.
- Previous events have featured celebrities like Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
- Tickets for the event are currently available for purchase.
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