Stand Up and Ride It - Show Recap

Six hysterical and critically-acclaimed comedians took to the stage Nov. 7 for "Stand Up And Ride It: A Night of Comedy to Fight AIDS," the first of its kind, red carpet event to benefit this year's SMART Ride 8.

All proceeds from the event go to SMART Ride, a two-day (Nov. 18-19), 165-mile bike ride from Miami to Key West. This is the eighth year for the Ride, which has raised more than $2.6 million for six HIV/AIDS organizations throughout Florida. Each year, hundreds of riders take part in the SMART Ride, and this year's first-ever sold out Ride will feature 450 riders and more than 200 crew members.

The "Stand Up And Ride It" comedy show featured local and nationally-recognized comedians Lisa Corrao (Comedy Central's SOBE Comedy Festival, 'The Jerk Show'), Forrest Shaw, Jessica Gross, Adrian Mesa (CBS' 'Urban Latino,' Telemundo, Comedy Central's SOBE Comedy Festival), Daniel Reskin and Nhan Du. The event was organized by SMART Ride participant Andy Lauer (rider No. 436) and Corrao.

"At a time when HIV/AIDS funding continues to be slashed due to state budgetary constraints, we were eager to create an event that compliments and benefits the vital work of the SMART Ride," said Lauer. "The 'Stand Up And Ride It' comedy show serves as an additional avenue for which the community can come together to help those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS."

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• SMART Ride
• Andy Lauer
• Lisa Corrao
• Forrest Shaw
• Adrian Mesa
• Daniel Reskin
• Jessica Gross
• Nhan Du
• comedy
• AIDS
• Fort Lauderdale
• standup