Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
Stand Up for Heroes, an annual fundraiser benefiting injured veterans and their families, will mark its 20th anniversary in New York City with a star-studded performance. The event, set to take place on November 9 at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, will feature performances by Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj, Jon Stewart, The Resilient, Alex Warren, and Josh Johnson of "The Daily Show."
Since its inception in 2007, Stand Up for Heroes has raised an impressive $117 million for veterans and military families. The foundation, produced by the New York Comedy Festival and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, has seen participation from notable figures such as Stephen Colbert, Ricky Gervais, and John Oliver, among others.
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