Nick Jonas, Dolly Parton and other musicians give back to causes they care about
foxnews.comWhen it comes to charity and giving back, stars are often front and center with the causes they care most about. Pop star Nick Jonas is set to perform at the "Hope Gala" in September. (Getty Images) Pop star Nick Jonas is set to perform at the inaugural "Hope Gala" on Sept.
10 in Costa Mesa, California. City of Hope — one of the largest cancer research and treatment centers in the U.S. — is an organization Jonas is proud to support.
In March 2017, Jonas' father, Kevin Jonas Sr., was diagnosed with Stage 2 colon cancer. Since then, he has been cancer-free and raises awareness about colon cancer and early detection. "As someone whose family has been impacted by cancer, I am honored to lend my voice to the important cause of expanding access to world-renowned cancer care," Jonas said. "More lives will be saved through the care City of Hope now provides in Orange County, California." Rock star John Mayer has also organized performances to raise funds toward causes important to him.The musician tapped celebrity friends like Dave Chappelle and Bob Weir for a set of Montana concerts earlier this month.
Mayer will donate the proceeds to the SW MT Flood Relief Fund, a partnership between the Park County Community Foundation and Greater Gallatin United Way.
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