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Jon Stewart’s advocacy for first responders and their families was never a calculated plan; it grew organically from a desire to support those who serve.
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The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" explained that his motivation stemmed from wanting to feel useful to people who dedicate their lives to helping others.
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"These aren’t the X-Men," Stewart told The Associated Press.
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"They’re not superheroes.
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They’re just men and women that made a decision.
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And that decision was, ‘I’m gonna be there for people in their worst moments.
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Whatever happens, happens.
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But that’s what I’ve decided to do.’
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His work began following the 2001 terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, eventually leading to intense lobbying and Congressional testimony in 2019 to ensure the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund remained funded.
Stewart also campaigned to fix a gap in the PACT Act that left U.S. troops exposed to radiation in Afghanistan without medical coverage.
Continuing these efforts, he announced Friday that he will return as host for the First Responders Children’s Foundation’s Roll Call of Heroes event in New York’s Times Square on Oct. 28, held in recognition of National First Responders Day.
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"You get to stand face to face with the individuals that are being honored and give them an ‘attaboy’ and to meet really young people that are involved in their communities," he said.
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"It’s always nice to be able to kind of touch the firmament of what holds this all together."
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Jillian Crane, president and CEO of the First Responders Children’s Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for Stewart’s involvement.
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His advocacy for first responders, especially those battling 9/11-related illnesses, makes him the perfect host for this annual event," she said.
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"As the only national nonprofit dedicated to the children of first responders, we believe shining a light on their parents, heroes who serve our communities every day, is a powerful way to say thank you."
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Discussing the necessity of this support, Stewart observed that an inability to care for those who protect the public reflects a fundamental flaw in societal structure.
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The experience after 9/11 demonstrated how precarious society is without people willing to run toward danger.
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He noted that momentum grew from frustration with a political system eager to praise responders during crises, yet quick to discard them afterward.
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Regarding whether supporting children affected by these tragedies offers hope, Stewart likened the work to emergency site triage, identifying children who lost a parent as an immediate priority.
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He added that taking action acts as an antidote to feelings of helplessness, with active involvement offering a salve against grief.
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On whether this mindset extends to broader world issues, Stewart highlighted the importance of quiet activism through responsible daily living.
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He noted that his charitable causes arose naturally, emphasizing his commitment to thorough involvement rather than "charity tourism" to ensure his contributions provide practical value.
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Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
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