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Adam Duritz of Counting Crows will be honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award at the 2025 Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine benefit in New York City. The event, hosted by Jeff Ross, raises funds for the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
October 8, 2025
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Duritz to Receive Saget Legacy Award for Scleroderma Advocacy
Adam Duritz, the frontman for the band Counting Crows, will be honored at this year's Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine benefit in New York City. The event supports the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF).
Duritz will receive the Bob Saget Legacy Award, an honor created to recognize dedication to scleroderma advocacy, a cause the late comedian championed for over 30 years.
A Star-Studded Evening in NYC
The fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at The Edison Ballroom. Comedian Jeff Ross, a longtime supporter of the foundation, will serve as the host for the evening.
The benefit is a featured event in the prestigious New York Comedy Festival, blending entertainment with a critical fundraising mission.
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Top Comedians and Special Guests to Perform
The evening promises a blend of high-profile comedy and heartfelt moments, aimed at funding research for the rare autoimmune disease.
Comedy Lineup
The night's performers include some of the biggest names in comedy. The confirmed lineup features:
Hannibal Buress
Kelsey Cook
Jim Gaffigan
Nikki Glaser
Special Appearances and Mission
Journalist Katie Couric is also slated for a special appearance. The event continues its legacy as a vital fundraiser for the SRF, which has become the largest nonprofit investor in scleroderma research.
Since its inception in 1987, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine has raised over $30 million to advance research and support patients, a testament to its enduring impact. You can see scenes from past events on the SRF's event page.
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How to Attend and Support the Cause
The benefit offers a unique opportunity for attendees to enjoy a premier comedy and culinary experience while contributing to a vital cause. Event co-chairs include Chef Susan Feniger, Regina Hall, Caroline Hirsch, and SRF Board Member Kelly Rizzo.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Location: The Edison Ballroom, New York City
Schedule: Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner at 7:30 PM.
Dress Code: Cocktail attire is requested.
Tickets and Sponsorship
Table sponsorships are currently available for purchase. According to the foundation, individual tickets will be released at a later date.
All proceeds directly fund medical research and patient education programs. For more information on tickets and sponsorships, visit the official event page.
Who is Adam Duritz and why is he being honored?
Adam Duritz is the lead singer of the multi-platinum band Counting Crows. He is being honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award for his dedicated advocacy and support for the Scleroderma Research Foundation's mission.
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