The Scleroderma Research Foundation (srf) – the nation’s first and leading nonprofit investor in scleroderma medical research – today announced that Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine (CCHC) will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles (10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067).
The goal of this unforgettable evening of laughter and fantastic food is to raise important funds for scleroderma research.
At this year’s event srf will present the Bob Saget Legacy Award to John Mayer and Jeff Ross. Both were close friends of the beloved srf Board member Bob Saget and I have long and generously helped him raise funds and awareness for scleroderma research. The Bob Saget Legacy Award recognizes those who follow in Bob’s footsteps to shine a light on scleroderma and raise funds for a cure.
Jeff Ross will not only be the honoree, but will also host the evening. The event will feature some of the world’s best comedians, musicians and artists. The full lineup for 2024 will be announced in the fall.
“Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine continues to bring together an amazing group of artists to celebrate Bob’s commitment to the srf and to find a cure for scleroderma. This is Bob’s legacy and it is important to us to keep his legacy alive through this event,” says Jeff Ross.
Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine is co-directed by Susan Feniger, Regina Hall, Caroline Hirsch and Kelly Rizzo. All proceeds from the event go directly to support the SRF’s mission and fund cutting-edge research programs and educational work.
“I am thrilled that the Bob Saget Legacy Award goes to John Mayer and Jeff Ross,” said Kelly Rizzo. “They were two of Bob’s best friends and both embody his commitment to this cause, dedicating their time and talent to raising awareness and funds for scleroderma research. Their efforts ensure that Bob’s impact continues, proving that laughter and music can be powerful tools in the fight against this disease, bringing us closer to a cure with each passing event.”
“This year we are once again creating an unforgettable evening full of laughter and generosity. Our goal remains the same – to raise important funds for scleroderma research. Every laugh shared and every dollar raised brings us closer to finding a cure for scleroderma,” says Susan Feniger.
Since 1987, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine has been a cornerstone of SRF’s fundraising efforts, raising over $29 million for research into a cure for scleroderma. The event has regularly featured the biggest names in comedy to raise vital funds for research and education.
Sponsorship for the event is now open. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit srfcure.org/events/cool-comedy-hot-cuisine.
The srf is the leading nonprofit investor in scleroderma research in the United States. Often misdiagnosed, scleroderma is a rare and often life-threatening autoimmune disease that can cause fibrosis in the skin and other vital organs. In the most severe cases, complications can damage the heart, lungs and digestive system. The srf funds and enables the most promising and highest quality research aimed at improved therapies and ultimately a cure for scleroderma.
