John Stamos to be honored for longtime support of scleroderma research
Bob Saget Legacy Award will be presented at October SRF fundraiser
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John Stamos, the Emmy-nominated actor and producer known for his role on “Full House,” will receive the Bob Saget Legacy Award.
The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) gives this award to individuals who have used their voices to raise awareness and support research for scleroderma. Stamos will be honored at the Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine event, an annual SRF fundraiser set for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles.
Since the late 1980s, the Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine event has raised more than $30 million for scleroderma research. For decades, the event was hosted by the late Bob Saget, whose sister died of scleroderma-related complications. The SRF introduced the award bearing his name in 2023, following Saget’s death the prior year.
“In presenting [Stamos] with the Bob Saget Legacy Award, we’re celebrating his generosity and his commitment to the fight for a cure,” Kelly Rizzo, event co-chair, said in a press release from the SRF. Rizzo was married to Saget from 2018 until his death.
Stamos has long supported scleroderma research
Stamos and Saget starred together on the long-running sitcom “Full House.” Stamos has also appeared on “General Hospital” and “ER” and has supported scleroderma research and awareness for decades.
“John Stamos was family to Bob in every sense of the word, on screen and off. In the years since we lost my husband, John has honored his friendship with Bob by showing up for the scleroderma community time and again,” Rizzo said.
The Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine event will feature performances by comedians Matt Friend, Ron Funches, and Lisa Ann Walter. Seth Green will join the live auction as a guest co-auctioneer. The event will be hosted by Jeff Ross, a previous recipient of the Bob Saget Legacy Award.
“Bob was my brother, and he cared about ending scleroderma like nothing else,” Ross said. “And this lineup? Ron, Matt, and Lisa Ann are going to tear the roof off that room. Bob would’ve loved every minute of it.”
The evening will also include a multi-course gourmet dinner curated by chef Susan Feniger.
“As one of this Foundation’s founding board members, I’ve been so proud of the progress we’ve made towards finding a cure, and Bob has been at the heart of it all for decades,” Feniger said. “The Bob Saget Legacy Award celebrates and continues his work, and no one represents it better than John. Honoring him is our promise that everything Bob gave to this cause will carry on.”
Laureen Lewandowski
Can I volunteer at any upcoming events? I was recently diagnosed with Systemic Scleroderma and it was my ENT who told me about Gay and Bob’s efforts. I’ve gone through a hell of a time - it doesn’t show on my skin, so people realllly don’t understand. Can I help? Thanks! Laureen
Kathleen Sabin
Mother passed with scleroderma in 1951 in Denver Colorado I would be available to discuss with you if it would help you.
Thank you
Kathleen Sabin
Patti morris
Yes I was Dx with scleroderma in Jan very aggressive form then Dx with ovarian cancer in May
Have had chemo and surgery but the scleroderma continues.
It’s terrible disease and not heard of!!!
My life goal is the same. ! Control this beast!
Janice Elder
I have Scleroderma, And CREST, any information is welcome
Elizabeth Williamson
My daughter was diagnosed with Scleroderma at age 4. She’s 30 now and celebrated by skydiving! We went to California when she was little, in 2000, with another mom and daughter, and the girls were on the Rob Nelson Show with Dana Delaney, who was in a movie about Bob Saget’s sister. It was a pretty cool experience.
Elizabeth Williamson
My daughter was diagnosed with Scleroderma at age 4. She’s 30 now and celebrated by skydiving! We went to California when she was little, in 2000, with another mom and daughter, and the girls were on the Rob Nelson Show with Dana Delaney, who was in a movie about Bob Saget’s sister. It was a pretty cool experience.
Elizabeth Williamson
My daughter was diagnosed with Scleroderma at age 4. She’s 30 now and celebrated by skydiving! We went to California when she was little, in 2000, with another mom and daughter, and the girls were on the Rob Nelson Show with Dana Delaney, who was in a movie about Bob Saget’s sister. It was a pretty cool experience.
Elizabeth Williamson
My daughter was diagnosed with Scleroderma at age 4. She’s 30 now and celebrated by skydiving! We went to California when she was little, in 2000, with another mom and daughter, and the girls were on the Rob Nelson Show with Dana Delaney, who was in a movie about Bob Saget’s sister. It was a pretty cool experience.