Stand Up To Cancer's Nashville Special: A Star-Studded Event for a Noble Cause

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) will host its ninth biennial televised fundraising event on August 15, 2025, from Nashville, a city renowned for its rich music heritage. This one-hour specials aims to captivate audiences with compelling stories of hope and survival while rallying support for cancer research. It will feature legends like Dolly Parton and host Sheryl Crow, promising an unforgettable night filled with inspiring performances and heartfelt messages.

The unique choice of Nashville as the backdrop infuses a fresh energy into the event, enhancing SU2C's mission of collaboration and innovation in cancer research. As this will be the first time the telecast finds a home in Music City, it aims to leverage the city's creative spirit, featuring an impressive lineup of collaborations between country music heroes and artists from other genres. Speaking about the upcoming event, Katie Couric, co-founder of SU2C, said, "The goal of Stand Up To Cancer has always been about working collaboratively to push cancer research forward so we could help patients as quickly as possible."

This year’s telecast will take place at The Pinnacle, a new venue in Nashville, and will be broadcasted live at 8 PM ET/PT and 7 PM CT. As in prior years, the show continues to honor the commitment of those in the entertainment industry who join hands in the fight against cancer. The event will be presented commercial-free on over 30 media platforms, including the four major U.S. networks, making it widely accessible to audiences across the country.

The programming will showcase leading cancer researchers sharing recent advancements in their work, emphasizing why ongoing donations are critical in the fight against this devastating disease. Their insights, along with impactful personal stories from cancer survivors, will serve to humanize the facts and data surrounding cancer treatment, illustrating the tangible outcomes of SU2C-funded research.

SU2C expresses heartfelt gratitude to partners like the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center for their efforts in facilitating this significant telecast. Their support underscores the importance of local engagement in advancing cancer research, which is pivotal to improving patient outcomes across the board.

Since its inception in 2008, SU2C has united over 3,100 researchers from more than 210 leading institutions across 16 countries. With an aim to end cancer as a leading cause of death, SU2C actively champions a collaborative approach to research, enabling scientists to tackle the complexities of cancer more effectively. As a result, tens of thousands of lives have been saved through the programs and initiatives funded by SU2C.

Taking place in a city renowned for its ability to host soulful and impactful events, this year’s telecast is poised to merge the worlds of medicine and music beautifully. David Jammy, executive producer of the event, expressed enthusiasm about the Nashville backdrop, stating, "Nashville offers a unique and dynamic backdrop; it's a city that knows how to put on a show, and we're excited to channel that energy into a production that moves people to learn, act and give."

In preparation for the event, the show's producers are hard at work crafting a program that is not only entertaining but also deeply impactful. With so many stories of triumph to tell, and ongoing advancements in cancer research to share, the Nashville telecast aims to inspire people everywhere to support this vital cause.

For more information and updates about the upcoming event, including details on how to tune-in and donate towards this cause, visit Stand Up To Cancer's official website. With your support, SU2C continues its mission of fueling groundbreaking cancer research, helping those in need across the globe. Join the fight: it matters now more than ever.

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