Comedy vs Cancer is MSK’s official comedy benefit show for blood cancer research. This year’s show celebrates Carrie Goldberg and her unwavering commitment to driving advancements in blood cancer research.
Comedian Nick Kroll standing onstage as host of Comedy vs Cancer, MSK’s fundraising event for blood cancer research

Comedy vs Cancer returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 15, 2025!

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Funding blood cancer research 

Founded by Nick Kroll and cancer survivors Niccole Kroll and Jennifer Rogers, Comedy vs Cancer hosts unforgettable events with New York City’s favorite comedians to benefit MSK. 

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Comedy vs Cancer supporters
Thank you to our honoree, Carrie Goldberg, and Host Committee for their generous partnership. Meet our supporters and discover how you can accelerate lifesaving blood cancer research at MSK.
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Discover the impact
Comedy vs Cancer has raised more than $5 million to support MSK physician-scientists, who are changing the landscape of blood cancer research.
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Comedy vs Cancer has a reputation for selling out Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Event performers have included Tina Fey, Jim Gaffigan, Hasan Minhaj, John Oliver, Sarah Silverman, and more.
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Meet our community

Jennifer Rogers and Niccole Kroll posing in front of the MSK backdrop at Comedy vs Cancer 2024
Jennifer Rogers and Niccole Kroll met in an MSK waiting room while undergoing treatment for blood cancer in 2007. Their friendship and shared journey led them to start Comedy vs Cancer.
Nick Kroll performing onstage at Comedy vs Cancer 2024
“There’s no better way to fight blood cancer than by funding the incredible work of cancer experts at MSK,” says Nick Kroll, host and co-founder of Comedy vs Cancer.
A young girl performing onstage at Comedy vs Cancer 2019
Former MSK patient Audrey Lorenz is the youngest person to ever perform at Comedy vs Cancer. “Laughter is the best medicine, after all,” she says.
CvC24_IA teenage girl surprising Neerav Shukla, MD, onstage at Comedy vs Cancer 2024 mageCaro_Impact-Scarlett.jpg
Scarlett James was diagnosed with T cell lymphoblastic lymphoma at 6 years old. After a decade of being cancer-free, she reunited with her former oncologist, Neerav Shukla, MD, onstage at Comedy vs Cancer 2024.

Get involved with Comedy vs Cancer

Join us in the fight against blood cancer.
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Make a gift to support Comedy vs Cancer and together we can help outsmart blood cancer.
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Send us an email to inquire about Comedy vs Cancer sponsorship opportunities for companies of all sizes.
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Comedy vs Cancer
call 800-585-4118
place
633 3rd Ave, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10017