Friday, August 29, 2008

Sit down and Stand Up

I’m going to ask you to do something simple. Sit down, then stand up...as in Stand Up To Cancer, a campaign being run simultaneously on ABC, CBS, and NBC at 7:00 p.m. Central time next Friday night (September 5th). The three major networks are donating an hour for a sky’s worth of luminaries to demonstrate that coming together can make change. And “change” is all you need; even those unable to afford a significant contribution can help out by launching stars honoring loved ones for the bargain basement price of $1.00 each.

The lineup of actors, musicians, media folks, and artists participating is mind blowing. It promises to be one heck of an evening.

One of every three women will be diagnosed with cancer. Half of all men will be too. My dad’s been there. I’ve been there. Too many people I love have been there. Do you really want to go there too, or hedge your bet by supporting further research? We’re on the edge of so much good...every little noodge makes a difference.

So sit down, Stand Up, and let’s do something good.