Stand Up To Cancer

Stand Up To Cancer was thrilled to have Fitz and The Tantrums (FATT) rock our stage during the cancer-fighting event on September 10. Unfortunately, everyone at home didn't catch their amazing performance because After Hours live stream ended after 30 minutes. Our heartfelt apologies to Fitz, Noelle and all The Tantrums who bravely closed the show - and apologies to our audience at home who didn't get to see them do it!

Thanks to the amazing performance of Fitz and the Tantrums, the 46 Mommas had a well-deserved rocking good time at the Stand Up To Cancer After Party at Sony Pictures Studios. Momma Karla, one of the 46 Mommas said, "They sang and danced like we felt. 'Electrifying!'"

As members of the Dangerbird Records roster, FATT are part of the family of the much beloved Pablove Foundation, an organization founded by Dangerbird principal Jeff Castelaz and his wife Jo Ann Thrailkill.

The Pablove Foundation is named after Pablo Castelaz, the son of Jeff and Jo Ann, and the little brother of Grady Gallagher. On May 17, 2008, Pablo was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms' Tumor, a rare form of pediatric cancer. The disease appeared out of nowhere, with no warning signs. He underwent treatment at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and on June 27, 2009, Pablo lost his battle with cancer.

Devastated but determined, Castelaz set out to ride coast to coast, and picked up support from the arts and cycling community along the way. Dangerbird artists Silversun Pickups, filmmaker Christopher Nolan, punkers Against Me, and Tour de France legend Lance Armstrong all stepped up, raising thousands of dollars for Castelaz's cause while he sped across the country for over 43 days, riding in honor of his son's memory. During his trip he met with families touched by cancer, visited hospitals, and dedicated his time each day to a different child's fight against the disease.

Castelaz is hitting the road this fall on the second Pablove Across America tour to spread a very important message: kids get cancer too. He will cycle city-by-city for close to a month, beginning October 2, 2010 in Seattle and covering some 1,425 miles. The music industry leader and his crew of cyclists will visit children's hospitals in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, while joining up with fellow riders who are dedicated to raising money and awareness in the fight against pediatric cancer. The charity ride's full schedule can be found at www.pabloveacrossamerica.com/schedule/.

The event kicks off September 30, 2010 with a benefit show featuring Dangerbird artists Minus the Bear at the legendary venue, The Crocodile, in Seattle. Show your support for the Pablove Across America Tour by visiting www.pablove.org and please 'Like' them on Facebook.

You can also 'Like' Fitz and the Tantrums on Facebook, and check out their new record "Picking Up The Pieces" on iTunes. Like what you hear? Show them some love by voting in KROQ's Locals Only favorites.

Stand Up To Cancer wishes the Pablove Across America Tour the best of success as they close out their Childhood Cancer Awareness Month activities. Thank you for being a part of our 2010 show and joining us in the fight against this disease.