Upstage Lung Cancer is a charitable organization established to support the fight against lung cancer by raising awareness of lung cancer and supporting research for early detection and innovative treatments. Music and musical theater entertainment is our means to raise funds to accomplish our mission.
Cause of Death:
Lung Cancer
Paul Newman
Academy Award winning actor (The Color of Money), film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and auto racing enthusiast.
Jan 26, 1925 - Sept 26, 2008
Lung Cancer Facts
- Worldwide, someone dies of lung cancer every 2 minutes.
- It is the number one cancer killer, more than breast, ovarian, uterine and colon cancer COMBINED.
- One in five women and one in twelve men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.
- Early detection has the best chance for surviving, however the survival rate for 5 years for lung cancer is only 16% compared with 99% for prostate and 89% for breast cancer.
Information provided from National Cancer Institute Statistics
Thank you for a terrific 2011...
- Performed third annual cabaret, "An Evening with Lenny" honoring the life and music of Leonard Bernstein, who died of lung cancer;
- Presented 2011 Upstage Lung Cancer Fan Award to Deborah Morosini, MD, sister of the late Dana Reeve (wife of the late Christopher Reeve) for her work as a lung cancer activist;
- Awarded 2011-2012 Upstage Lung Cancer Grant, in conjunction with Lungevity Foundation, to stellar researcher Rebecca Heist, MD, for her work on tumor genetics;
- Raised funds at our first annual summer event "Paddlepalooza" where we enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of paddling and picnicing on the Charles River with music along the way.
Scott Wahle, Leigh Barrett, Brian De Lorenzo, Hildy Grossman (cast) Tim Evans (music director), Ilyse Robbins (director)
...and looking forward to 2012 upcoming events!
- March 25 House Concert, Washington, DC
- April TBA House Concert Davidson, North Carolina
- Summer Paddlepalooza! A Paddle and Picnic, Boston
- Fall Musical Theater Evening, Boston
Research Grant Awarded
Upstage Lung Cancer is proud to announce its first research grant will be given to Dr. Rebecca Heist of Mass General Cancer Center. This award is made in conjunction with LUNGevity Foundation. Dr. Heist's innovative research is identifying new tumor genetic changes in lung cancer, an important step for developing clinical trials of novel agents in lung cancer treatment. Results will help to extend lives of lung cancer patients and to create new means of early detection. Supporting Dr. Heist’s work is consistent with our mission.