Delta Goodrem Sings A Capella for Cancer Survivors and Research

Delta Goodrem gave a live performance as a participant on the Stand Up To Cancer Panel at a recent Capitol Hill Rock Stars of Science event. The panel shared their own personal stories of cancer survival, the strides in cancer research and the urgent need to continue cancer research investment and collaboration within the cancer community.

Sitting on the panel with Delta Goodrem were:
- Laura Ziskin, filmmaker and founder of Stand Up To Cancer
- Laura Shawver, PhD, CEO of Phenomix Corporation and member of the Stand Up To Cancer Scientific Advisory Committee
- Amy Dockser Marcus, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at the Wall Street Journal

The Rock Stars of Science briefing was hosted by the Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® Foundation, Research!America, Wyeth, Elan and the Alzheimer's Association.

The Rock Stars of Science is a Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® initiative. It is focused on recognizing the brilliant and dedicated men and women leading research today who have made significant contributions to health research. We also want to inspire the next generation of Rock Stars of Science to take up the battle against diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's that impact so many. Join us in standing behind scientists and raising our voices and awareness around establishing medical research as a national priority to help achieve our mission of going from "Cause to Cure in our TIme".

Learn more about the Rock Stars of Science at http://www.rockstarsofscience.org and how you can join us in spreading the word.

For more information about other Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® philanthropic efforts visit http://www. http://www.geoffreybeene.com/philanthropy.html

Learn more about Research ! America and its advocacy efforts for research at: http://www.researchamerica.org

Learn more about Stand Up To Cancer at: http://www.standup2cancer.org

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