Comedy For A Cure - Benefit For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society August 31, 2005

On Wednesday, August 31st, the New York Comedian?s Coalition (?NYCC?) will host an evening of comedy at Caroline?s on Broadway. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society a national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families.

Scheduled to perform are Todd Barry, Ted Alexandro, Tom Shillue, Russ Meneve, Rusty Ward and Jesse Joyce, all boasting an impressive list of credits including appearances on Letterman, Conan O?Brien and Last Comic Standing. Barry, Shillue and Alexandro have also recorded their own half hour specials airing on Comedy Central.

Admission: $15 + 2 drink minimum

Call 212 757 4100 for reservations (highly recommended)

About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $360 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

To learn more, visit www.leukemia.org or call 914.949.5213.
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