Taylor Swift
During the recent Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon many
celebrities shared their stories, but few as uniquely as Taylor Swift. She
performed her new song “Ronan,” which is about a 4 year-old boy who passed away
due to cancer. She co-wrote the new song with his mother, and this event was
the debut performance. Artists Coldplay, Alicia Keys, and Tim McGraw also
performed.
Peter Criss of KISS
Peter Criss is a founding member of rock band KISS. While he
is no longer with the band, he is using that notoriety to help raise awareness
for breast cancer – in men. He was diagnosed with the disease, and like many
men was caught off guard that such a thing exists. Less than 1 percent of cases
are in men, but they have a low survival rate simply because they aren’t aware
of the disease.
Kellie Pickler
One of the ways that celebrities are raising awareness for
breast cancer is by shucking fashion convention and shaving their hair. This
isn’t like that time Britney Spear’s shaved her noggin though, it’s a heartfelt
gesture that shows solidarity with those enduring treatment. Country star
Kellie Pickler shaved her head to support her best friend who is currently
battling breast cancer.
Local Bands Everywhere
A simple google search reveals an overwhelming number of
concerts are festivals featuring both national and local bands. Events like
Breastfest and Bands for Boobies bring together bands who don’t take any pay
from the show, instead giving all proceeds to charity. It’s a strong reminder
that every little bit counts!
Our Lady Peace
Many years before cancer awareness became a major movement
amongst celebrities, grunge act Our Lady Piece was inspired to create a song
for a young girl who passed away from a cancerous tumor. The song “Thief” still
stands as one of the most moving songs on the subject, all the way to the
chilling ending which features the little girl who they dedicated the song to.
NED
NED may be the only artist on this list that you haven’t
heard of, but will be glad you did. The group is made up of cancer surgeons
from all over America who work to treat gynecologic cancer. Gynecologic cancer
hasn’t received the media attention of breast cancer because it affects less
women than breast cancer, but it has a much higher mortality rate. NED hopes to
be a spark plug for funding in researching the disease, and their heartfelt
blend of classic rock, funk, and pop makes the music worth supporting as well.
Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga
Numerous celebrities have supported the social media
campaign Abolish Cancer, which aims to connect people to ways they can help
fight the disease. Some of the biggest names on the entire list of celebrities
are the musicians, and superstars Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber have made sure to
be a part!
Martina McBride
Martina McBride’s “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” is one of
the top songs that have been made over the year for breast cancer awareness.
The song is moving, but the video is what really takes it over the top.
Featuring numerous stars who have fought the fight, it is worth a watch!