Dane Cook Performs for Charity
On October 15th, Dane Cook performed for Cops 4 Causes' "Comedy Uniting Communities" benefit show at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach. The event was hosted by Reno 911 star Wendi McLendon-Covey, who was joined by her Reno 911 co-star Michele Melean, as well as comedians Joey Medina, Dom Irrera and Chris Reid of "Kid & Play," Deputy Christopher Landavazo (president and founder of C4C) and Jamie Masada (Owner of the Laugh Factory).
The show raised $25,000 to benefit the family of the fallen Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Juan Escalante, who tragically was gunned down Saturday morning, August 2, 2008. Juan is survived by a wife and three children. In addition to helping the Escalante Family, Cops 4 Causes raised funds to help support the Special Olympics of Southern California, the Cops 4 Causes Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund, and the California Peace Officers Memorial.
Though it was a night of laughs, the most moving moment of the night was when every single person in the venue stood to honor and welcome the widow of slain officer Escalante. All involved, including the waitresses and the comics, were happy to donate their time for a fallen hero and these worthy causes.
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Cops 4 Causes is an organization of peace officers engaged in raising funds and awareness to benefit children, adults and law enforcement personnel with cancer, TB, HIV/AIDS, intellectual disabilities, MS, diabetes and other life-altering disabilities. Cops 4 Causes also aims to help members of law enforcement and their families devastated by life-altering circumstances. Visit www.cops4causes.org to learn more.
