Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a charitable organization initiated in 2008 with the mission to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. Established by a group of media, entertainment, and philanthropic leaders, SU2C aims to encourage collaboration among researchers and to raise funds for cancer research. The organization is known for its innovative funding model that supports "Dream Teams" of scientists from different disciplines and institutions who work together on new approaches to cancer treatment and prevention. Stand Up To Cancer also engages the public through significant media events and awareness campaigns, leveraging the support of celebrities and the entertainment industry to maximize its outreach and impact.