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Amy Green and Gary
Green, BFA |
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COMEDIAN PETE HOLMES HEADLINES THE 14TH ANNUAL STAND UP
FOR BRAIN CANCER GALA
An Unforgettable Evening of Laughter, Hope, and Impact
HOUSTON, TEXAS – April 19, 2026
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The Broach
Foundation for Brain Cancer Research hosted its 14th Annual
Stand Up for Brain Cancer Gala on Thursday, April 16, 2026,
at the elegant River Oaks Country Club.
The evening featured a special headlining performance by
award-winning comedian Pete Holmes, delivering a night
filled with laughter, community, and purpose. Co-Founder
Jamie Broach Bryd, alongside her husband Jeff Bryd and their
children, warmly welcomed guests during a pre-reception that
set the tone for an inspiring and heartfelt evening.
The ballroom was beautifully transformed in shades of soft
pink, accented with lush floral arrangements that created a
sophisticated and uplifting ambiance. Guests enjoyed a
gourmet seated dinner before settling in for an
unforgettable comedy performance.
Pete Holmes had the audience roaring with laughter, bringing
levity and joy to a cause rooted in resilience and hope.
More than 400 guests attended the sold-out event, including
notable supporters Jamie Broach Bryd, Jeff Bryd, Mistress of
Ceremonies Ilona Carson and Jim Colosanto, Greg and Jamie
Grissom, Holly and Hunter Stewart, Andy and Ashlee Veit,
Jennifer and Michael Dellinger, Corey and David Le Norman,
Deanna, Bryan and Blake Kotrla, Jan Bres, Jennifer and
Farzad Askari, Anita O’Shaunghnessy, Lindsey and Tray Black,
Carrie and Tom Field, Megan Davis, and many others who
continue to champion the foundation’s mission.
Pete Holmes, widely recognized for his stand-up specials,
television work, and his popular podcast You Made It Weird,
brought his signature humor and authenticity to the stage,
creating a memorable highlight of the evening.
The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research was
established in honor of James Broach, who was first
diagnosed with a Grade II astrocytoma in October 2010,
followed by a diagnosis of an aggressive form of brain
cancer, glioblastoma, in 2011.
Throughout his journey, James endured numerous surgeries,
radiation treatments, chemotherapy, and experimental trials.
Despite these challenges, he remained committed to making a
meaningful impact in the fight against brain cancer.
Together with his wife, Jamie, James helped lay the
foundation for what would become a powerful force in
advancing research and awareness. Today, the organization
continues that mission, funding innovative and cutting-edge
research initiatives focused on adult brain cancer— an area
that remains critically underfunded.
To date, the foundation has raised more than $7 million in
support of this vital work. James Broach passed away on
August 26, 2013, but his legacy endures through the lives
touched and the research advanced by the foundation. “James
was truly an inspiration to all who knew him,” said Jamie
Broach Bryd. “Although he understood that the research might
not come in time to help him, he was determined to help
others.
He believed that by accelerating funding for promising
research, we could bring us closer to a cure—and that
mission continues today.”
For more information, please visit
www.thebroachfoundation.org/gala or contact Deanna Kotrla at
info@thebroachfoundation.org or 224.465.9728. |
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