Star Power Meets Purpose: Skin Cancer Foundation Gala Brings Advocacy—and Celebrities—to the Red Carpet

The evening will also feature a special performance by Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band, adding a celebratory note to a cause-driven night dedicated to raising funds for the Foundation’s public education and prevention initiatives.Leah Bouchier-HayesThe Skin Cancer Foundation is set to spotlight advocacy and awareness at its annual Champions for Change Gala on May 13, 2026, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City—with a red carpet lineup that includes Michelle Monaghan, Hank Azaria and Sean McDermott. Select media interviews will be available upon request.

The signature fundraising event, themed “Fighting Skin Cancer from Every Angle,” will be hosted by Sarah Eggenberger, whose personal diagnosis in 2025 sparked a deep commitment to awareness and education.

Monaghan will receive the Impact Award in recognition of her longstanding advocacy for sun safety and skin cancer awareness following her own melanoma diagnosis. Meanwhile, Adam Schweitzer will be honored with the Champion for Change Award for more than 15 years of mobilizing the entertainment industry in memory of his father.

The evening will also feature a special performance by Azaria and The EZ Street Band, adding a celebratory note to a cause-driven night dedicated to raising funds for the Foundation’s public education and prevention initiatives.