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Veteran Fundraiser Nets $33.9M with Springsteen & Stewart
10 Nov
Summary
- Stand Up for Heroes raised $5.9 million on Monday night.
- Craig Newmark donated an additional $28 million to the cause.
- Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart performed at the event.
On Monday, November 10, 2026, the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival hosted their 20th annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit at New York City's David Geffen Hall. The event aimed to support United States veterans and their families through a night of entertainment and fundraising.
Performers included Jon Stewart, Josh Johnson, Hasan Minhaj, Alex Warren, and the rock band The Resilient, composed of wounded U.S. combat veterans. Bruce Springsteen, a long-time attendee, offered both acoustic songs and comedic wit.
The evening's fundraising efforts were highly successful. Initially, $5.9 million was raised directly from the event. This amount was significantly boosted when Craigslist founder Craig Newmark announced a substantial $28 million donation, bringing his lifetime contributions to the foundation to $100 million.
In total, the Stand Up for Heroes event on November 10, 2026, garnered $33.9 million for veteran support programs. The event maintained a no-cameras policy for attendees, ensuring an intimate experience for the honored guests and donors.
