Def Comedy Jam Presents: Healing Through Laughter!
Sunday April 5th @ 10pm EST/7PM PST LIVE
As people in America and around the world continue to practice safety within their homes; in an effort to control the spread of this virus we present to you a Def Comedy Jam in support of communities in need during this COVID-19 Public Health Crisis, produced by Jeru Tillman, Erica Ford (LIFE camp, Inc.), Gushcloud, O’Neal McKnight, Bob Sumner, Althea Lim, Hasaun Muhammad, Russell Simmons, and Rush Philanthropic. We aim to help those in need and connect people through laughter and positivity.
Hosted by Cedric The Entertainer!
Featuring: Def Comedy Jam’s Original DJ; Kid Capri and some of the BIGGEST names in comedy!
Help Spread the Word!
Consider donating today (click link below) and tune in TONIGHT SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020 at 7:00PM PST/10:00PM EST for Def Comedy Jam: Healing Through Laughter!
STREAMING LIVE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITCH
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is our goal?
The goal of the Def Comedy Jam live stream is to raise funds to provide basic needs for essential workers in vulnerable and underserved communities. Supplies include items such as hand sanitizer, masks and more for the most vulnerable communities currently impacted by COVID-19.
How will the funds be used?
100% of proceeds will be used to benefit individuals in inner city communities- specifically targeting our hometown of Queens that has been highlighted as the most affected area in New York. Brave and inspiring people within the community are putting up a valiant fight against COVID-19, we must support them!!
How will the funds be managed?
Funds contributed on this page will be received and managed by Rush Philanthropic, a 501(c)3 tax deductible non-profit organization.
Who will manage distribution of supplies?
Distribution efforts will be coordinated with our partner community based organizations including, LIFE Camp, Inc. led by Erica Ford, with support of a network of various organizations within the New York Metropolitan area. (List of participating organizations shall be furnished upon request)
Who will receive supplies?
Supplies purchased/collected will be distributed amongst essential workers specifically in Queens, NY and other affected communities.
Where can you watch?
The livestream will be viewed on Facebook or Twitch TONIGHT SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020 at 7:00PM PST/10:00PM EST. Please visit to view: https://linktr.ee/HealingThroughLaughter
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020 at 7:00PM PST/10:00PM EST
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ABOUT RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ARTS FOUNDATION
Co-founded by Danny Simmons, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (Rush Arts) is dedicated to providing underserved youth with contemporary art education, and developing and supporting artists, curators and new audiences.
ABOUT LIFE CAMP, Inc.
LIFE Camp provides youth and families that have been impacted by violence the valuable tools they need to stay in school and out of the criminal justice system. We provide programs and other holistic approaches to reinforce self-esteem and respect for life among one another and also connect and mobilize youth to prevent and heal from violence in New York City’s most underserved communities.
*Additional info about our partner community based organizations available upon request.
For Media Inquiries:
Thomasina Perkins-Washington
Capitol Public Relations
Thomasina@capitolpublicrelations.com
(202) 486-0698
Rachel Noerdlinger
(for LIFE Camp, Inc.)
rnoerdlinger@mercuryllc.com
Leyla Turkkan
The Catalyst Group
leyla@catalystgroupsite.com
(917) 374-8020
Maryam Pahlavan
Gushcloud International
maryam.pahlavan@gushcloud.com
(818) 984-8020`
For Corporate Donations:
Thomasina Perkins-Washington
Capitol Public Relations
Thomasina@capitolpublicrelations.com
(202) 486-0698