12th Annual Stand-Up for Brain Cancer Gala

The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research presents award-winning comedian Nick Kroll at the 12th Annual Stand-Up for Brain Cancer Gala Thursday, April 11, 2024 at River Oaks Country Club. A reception for all attendees will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner and night of entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. All guests should be prepared to eat, drink and laugh the night away. 

Special Guest Nick Kroll has established himself as one of today’s most sought-after creators, writers, producers, and actors in film and television. Nick co-created, writes, produces, and performs over 30 voices on the Emmy-Nominated Netflix animated series BIG MOUTH, which is based on his childhood. Nick's voice can also be heard on HUMAN RESOURCES which he co-created, writes and Executive Produces with the BIG MOUTH team. Previously, he was the creative executive producer on his sketch show, KROLL SHOW, which ran for three seasons on Comedy Central, and starred as “Ruxin” in the hit FX show THE LEAGUE. 

Nick’s most recent project, HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART II, which he wrote, starred, and executive produced, is now streaming on Hulu and is the sequel to Mel Brooks’ classic 1981 film. He just wrapped RED ONE opposite Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans for director Jake Kasdan and Amazon Studios. His previous film credits include DON’T WORRY DARLING, OLYMPIC DREAMS, OPERATION FINALE, UNCLE DREW, LOVING, ADULT BEGINNERS, DATE NIGHT, GET HIM TO THE GREEK, DINNER WITH SCHMUCKS, and I LOVE YOU MAN. Nick has voiced many iconic characters in films including ADDAMS FAMILY 2, SING 2, SAUSAGE PARTY, and SECRET LIFE OF PETS. 

The Broach Foundation was established in honor of James Broach, who in 2011, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. This came just ten months after his previous diagnosis of a grade II astrocytoma during a surgery on October 12, 2010. He endured countless surgeries, radiation, chemo treatments and experimental trials.  Despite the difficult treatments and the cancer growing in his brain, James knew he wanted to make an impactful difference in the fight to cure brain cancer.  Along with his wife, Jamie, he decided to actively join the effort of pursuing a cure for this extraordinarily challenging and under-funded disease. The Broaches, along with the Executive Board, consequently established The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research to raise funds and awareness for the benefit of adult brain cancer research. To date, The Foundation has raised over $6 million dollars. James lost his battle against brain cancer on August 26, 2013, but the impact his life will have on those who continue to fight this disease lives on through the cutting edge research the foundation funds.