# Stand Up for Heroes marks 20 years for injured veterans

> Bruce Springsteen performs at Lincoln Center event honoring injured veterans.
- Title: Stand Up for Heroes marks 20 years for injured veterans
- Summary: Bruce Springsteen performs at Lincoln Center event honoring injured veterans. Stand Up for Heroes benefit at Lincoln Center raises funds for injured veterans…
- Keywords: stand up for heroes, lincoln center, veterans, bruce springsteen, new york comedy festival, injured veterans, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/stand-heroes-mark-20-years-lincoln-center/20027770
- Published: 2026-11-09T23:18:29+00:00
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- Topics: stand up for heroes, lincoln center, veterans, bruce springsteen, new york comedy festival, injured veterans, news, local
## Event Details
A special event at Lincoln Center on Monday night will bring together comedy, music and veterans' stories in support of injured veterans and their families.
## 20th Annual Benefit
The 20th annual Stand Up for Heroes, part of the New York Comedy Festival, raises money for injured veterans and their families.
## Bruce Springsteen Performance
Bruce Springsteen is set to perform at the event. The New Jersey musician has been the benefit's musical guest since its inception and has performed at the event 17 times over the years.
## Comedian Lineup
The night will also feature comedians including Jon Stewart, Josh Johnson and Hasan Minhaj.
## Bob Woodruff's Story
Bob Woodruff, co-founder of Stand Up for Heroes and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, reflected on the inspiration behind the organization.

> When I was hit in Iraq, I was, I was in a in a coma for 36 days
## Key takeaway

Stand Up for Heroes benefit at Lincoln Center raises funds for injured veterans and their families after 20 years of support.