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Stand Up for Heroes — 20th anniversary
Stand Up for Heroes marks its twentieth anniversary at David Geffen Hall on November 9, pairing music and comedy with support for veterans and military families.
The purpose
The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival created Stand Up for Heroes to support wounded, ill and injured veterans and their loved ones. The benefit connects its audience with the foundation’s work for military families.
Uses of support
The foundation funds organizations serving veterans and their families. Readers can explore its funding priorities and published impact information to understand the work beyond the performance.
The people and program
The announced 2026 lineup includes Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Hasan Minhaj, Josh Johnson, The Resilient and Alex Warren. Bob and Lee Woodruff partnered with New York Comedy Festival founders Caroline Hirsch and Andrew Fox to establish the event.
Attend or explore the work
The Lincoln Center event page provides the November 9, 8 p.m. booking route. The foundation’s event page explains the benefit and its history.
November 9, 2026
What is announced
November 9, 2026 · David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. 8 p.m.
Admission and the advertised program
Ticketed benefit; follow the official venue booking route.
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