Jon Stewart Honors First Responders | Durham News

Jon Stewart’s passion for first responders didn’t start with a plan—it grew from a deep sense of duty to support those who risk everything for others. After 9/11, he became a fierce advocate, lobbying Congress to keep the Victim Compensation Fund alive and pushing for the PACT Act to protect veterans exposed to radiation in Afghanistan. Now, he’s set to host the First Responders Children’s Foundation’s Roll Call of Heroes in Times Square, calling it a chance to honor everyday heroes and connect with the next generation of changemakers. The foundation sees him as the ideal voice for their mission—highlighting the children of first responders and their families—and believes his advocacy, especially around 9/11-related illnesses, makes him uniquely suited to amplify their message. For Stewart, supporting those who serve isn’t just noble—it’s essential to keeping society together.

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