Stand Up to Cancer event raises $109M
LOS ANGELES — The star-studded Stand Up to Cancer telethon on broadcast and cable networks in the United States and Canada raised $109 million.
Organizers said Monday that’s $28 million more than the 2012 telecast generated.
The hourlong broadcast Friday featured performances by The Who, Dave Matthews Band, Ariana Grande and a closing number by Jennifer Hudson, Common and Lupe Fiasco. Jennifer Aniston, Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Downey Jr. and Halle Berry were among the stars appearing on the broadcast.
