Bob Saget continues to be serving to to boost funds for a trigger close to and pricey to his coronary heart even in demise … an annual fundraiser he hosted is coming again, with an help from his well-known pals.
The late «Full Home» star was a tireless advocate and fundraiser for the Scleroderma Analysis Basis, internet hosting their signature occasion for 30 years … however now that he is gone, the comedy present is popping right into a particular tribute to Bob.
The SRF tells TMZ a trio of Bob’s celeb buddies are the brand new hosts for «Cool Comedy • Sizzling Delicacies» … with Jeff Ross, John Mayer and Jimmy Kimmel selecting up the baton for Bob.
The fundraiser, which prices at the least $500 to attend, can pay tribute to Bob and in addition function comedy units from Nikki Glaser, Regina Corridor, Howie Mandel, Joel McHale, Kevin Nealon and John Stamos, simply to call a couple of.
Below Bob’s stewardship, the annual present raised over $25 million to search out very important analysis to discover a treatment for scleroderma, a gaggle of uncommon ailments that contain the hardening of the pores and skin and connective tissues.
Bob’s sister, Homosexual, died from the illness again in 1994 when she was solely 47, and he is been concerned in SRF via «Cool Comedy • Sizzling Delicacies» since 1991, as an attendee, performer, organizer and producer.
Bear in mind … Jeff and John have been actually near Bob, even braving Los Angeles visitors to choose up Saget’s automobile from the airport, their manner of remembering their late good friend.
Along with headlining SRF’s large occasion, Bob additionally took time through the years to achieve out to households affected by the sickness to supply consolation and assist.
The occasion goes down Sept. 21 on the Beverly Wilshire lodge … and Jeff says Bob’s present should go on till they discover a treatment.