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Powered by comedy, driven by students.

Professional comedians perform alongside student comedians to raise money in the fight against adolescent and young adult cancer (AYA).

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Built on a proven legacy.

$10M+

raised for cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center by Comedy vs Cancer

College vs Cancer was founded by the team behind Comedy vs Cancer: Niccole Kroll, Nick Kroll and Jen Rogers. It brings the same proven model of world-class talent and meaningful impact to college campuses.

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It's already working.

Three events in 2026, each planned and promoted by students.

$85,000+raised at a sold-out, 600-seat show at USC with Nick Kroll, Bill Burr, Vanessa Bayer and Kate Berlant $7,000raised by 60 students and supporters at the Padel Cup 5 campusesplanned this school year: Columbia, NYU, Georgetown, Northwestern and UVA, with USC returning

Coming up.

Catfight: NYU vs Columbia

November 12, 2026

Three student comedians from each school go head to head at Columbia's Lerner Roone Arledge Cinema, and the audience votes on which school is funniest. Columbia's Dr. Aaron Viny, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 20 and went on to become a researcher focused on adolescent and young adult cancer, shares his story. Tickets are $20.

Surprise! Our headliner is Malik Elassal, star of FX’s Adults.

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Poster for Catfight: Columbia vs NYU on Thursday, November 12 at 8 PM at Columbia’s Lerner Cinema, 2920 Broadway, with headliner Malik Elassal of FX’s Adults

Find your way in.

Students and universities

Start a College vs Cancer chapter and run a comedy show or tournament on your campus. We provide the tools and support.

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Sponsors

Put your brand in front of college students, alumni and entertainment talent while funding young adult cancer research.

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Everyone else

Come to a show, laugh a lot, and learn how your contribution is used in the fight against AYA cancer.

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In the news.

The Hollywood Reporter Nick Kroll vs. Cancer With his annual Comedy vs Cancer benefit, the comedian convenes his funniest friends to raise millions for a cause that hits very close to home. Read the article → Annenberg Media Nick Kroll wants you to ‘have a blast’ at USC’s College vs Cancer Join comedian Nick Kroll and friends for a night of laughter and joy at Bing Theatre! Read the article → Town & Country Nick Kroll Co-Founded a Fundraiser for Cancer Research. Now He’s Taking it to College. Comedy vs. Cancer has raised millions for Memorial Sloan Kettering. This year, it expanded to the USC campus. Read the article →
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