When it comes to giving back, gifts come in many forms. Just ask the entertainers who donated their time and talent to a ground-breaking TV fundraising event Friday night on ABC, NBC and CBS. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a new group seeking to stop all forms of cancer, raised $100 million.
About 100 celebrities participated in the one-hour special, including cancer survivors Christina Applegate, Patrick Swayze, Sheryl Crowe and cyclist Lance Armstrong. Many other performers have had family members affected by cancer.
Vocalists included James Taylor, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood and Fergie. Also appearing were Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Jack Black and Keanu Reeves as well as news anchors Charles Gibson, Katie Couric and Brian Williams.
As for the political sphere, presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama did their part.
When you consider that 6 million people worldwide will die from cancer this year, it's clear that we need to band together and get tough on this disease.
Teleflora has designated a Stand Up To Cancer bouquet and will donate 20% of the purchase price of every arrangement sold. Citrus-hued roses, alstroemeria, Asiatic lilies, Matsumoto asters, miniature gerberas and button spray chrysanthemums are hand-arranged in a glass cube vase and hand-delivered by a local Teleflora florist. The bouquet is available as standard or deluxe ($49.95 and $59.95, respectively).
For more information on Teleflora’s partnership with SU2C and how you can get involved, please visit teleflora.com/su2c.asp or call 310-966-8328.
