Stand Up for Heroes to mark 20 years at Lincoln Center

Synergy Stand Up for Heroes benefit to mark 20 honoring injured veterans Joelle Garguilo has the details on the fundraising effort. WABC By Joelle Garguilo Monday, November 9, 2026 11:18PM Share NEW YORK CITY -- A special event at Lincoln Center on Monday night will bring together comedy, music and veterans' stories in support of injured veterans and their families. The 20th annual Stand Up for Heroes, part of the New York Comedy Festival, raises money for injured veterans and their families. Bruce Springsteen is set to perform at the event. The New Jersey musician has been the benefit's musical guest since its inception and has performed at the event 17 times over the years. The night will also feature comedians including Jon Stewart, Josh Johnson and Hasan Minhaj. Organizers say the focus of the evening is on veterans and their stories of survival and perseverance. Bob Woodruff, co-founder of Stand Up for Heroes and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, reflected on the inspiration behind the organization. Evanston Township HS student killed in Deerfield crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck 1 hour ago Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Jordon Hudson sues over 2023 Ring cam video 30 minutes ago Wisconsin state trooper detained by ICE while boarding domestic flight to be released "When I was hit in Iraq, I was, I was in a in a coma for 36 days," Woodruff said. "So, I ended up to Bethesda Naval. I remember my family and me saw all these other badly wounded veterans. There was remarkable medical care at the VA or the DOD. But when they go back to their town, our big concern was that they would not have the same kind of ability to go through their lives, maybe even find another job if they could work at all. So, we decided to fill that gap." Woodruff said the organization's mission has centered on helping people find effective ways to support veterans. "I think everybody wants to do something for the veterans, but the problem is figuring out the best way to do it. So that's been the accomplishment," Woodruff said. Organizers describe the event as a night of hope, healing and laughter while raising support for veterans and their families. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 OnTheRedCarpet.com. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEW YORK CITY MANHATTAN UPPER WEST SIDE ON THE RED CARPET STAND UP FOR HEROES 10th-annual Afrotech conference held in Houston Disney's 'Hexed' producers reveal the magic behind the movie 2 hours ago 'Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie' trailer features star cameos ABC7 Chicago launches Feed the Love 2026 campaign to fight hunger Watch Live ON NOW ETHS student killed in suburban crash involving Chicago Tribune truck 1 hour ago Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Jordon Hudson sues over Ring cam video 30 minutes ago Wisconsin state trooper detained by ICE to be released Man convicted of fatally stabbing young suburban mom 120 times in 1966 12 minutes ago Air France flight nearly hits American Airlines plane after taking off from LAX 3 hours ago Voice recorder from Florida jet crash recovered by investigators 1 hour ago Mother charged in OD death of 12-year-old daughter: Joliet police Suburban hospital placed on EMS bypass as owner fails to make payroll