Stand Up For DAWG Nation

March 20, 2024

Join us in our 14th year of laughter as Aspen Industries and Comedy Works Present: 14th Annual Stand-Up for DAWG Nation at Comedy Works South. One of our favorite events, Stand-Up for DAWG always promises an amazing night. Bringing together our community for a night of laughter, special guests, outstanding auction items, a few of the best comics in the country, and of course, Giving Back!

Each year, this show features some of the top headline comedians in Denver and always sells out so get your tickets today! This year’s line-up includes some of Denver’s favorite comics including - John Novosad, and Josh Blue headlining. Come out and support a great cause while enjoying an amazing night of comedy.

2023 Recap

Every year we are blessed to see the incredible support from the Dawg Nation community. This year we were once again blown away. We welcomed another sold out crowd filled with friends old and new, much laughter, a few tears, and which raised some funds for a very deserving and admired man the one and only, Wayne “Smokey” Fleming. Most of us know Wayne Flemming as the proprietor of Smokey’s Skate shop in South Suburban Sports Complex (and now at Ice Ranch.) Smokey, as he’s known, has a storied career in professional hockey and is a pillar of the Denver hockey community. Smokey has Type 2 diabetes and was forced to make the difficult transition regarding Health Care as well. Type 2 diabetes is a manageable condition that requires medication in order to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. The skate shop provides for his family but falls short on medical expenses. Unknown to Smokey, Scott Parker had made the trip down from his mountain home to celebrate a his old buddy. Bringing Smokey on stage so that he and Anthony Mulei could present this Avalanche legend a check for $15,000. This culminated another magical night of giving back.  

The night would not have been possible without our incredible sponsors. For the tenth year in a row, Aspen Industries served as the title sponsor! We were joined by some of the best athletes, Milan Hejduk, Jan Hejda, Reed Low, Scott Parker, Declan Farmer, and all our University of Denver and USA Sled Hockey Players. And to our great comedians, Georgia Comstock, Mike Hammock and Steve Gillespie, you kept us laughing long after the show closed. And last, but my no means least… to our generous audience you make it all possible. We really couldn’t do this without ALL of you.

2021 Recap

DAWG Nation showed up with full force once again and set a new fundraising record for during our 11th Stand Up for DAWG Nation Comedy Night. Thank you for your commitment and support!

We toasted to Miles Batchelder and family John and Krista Batchelder in celebration of Miles ringing the remission bell. We shared laughs with our dear friends from St. Louis, Jon Orelt and teammates Jared Schmierbach and Matthew Heath. We cheered on Van Stone and Nicole Stone for his return to the ice. Of course the night wouldn't be complete without a check presentation. We were honored to surprise Joe Bradley with a check and a Survivor jersey to celebrate his victory over cancer. We are honored to walk alongside these families in their journeys.

We are able to make these memorable moments possible, thanks to your commitment and donations. Special thanks to Eric Goodman for helping us to raise funds as a TEAM! And of course, our comedians, Derrick Stroup, Geoff Tice and Talon Saucerman stole the show and provided us all with a much needed belly laugh!

We are grateful for our partnership with Comedy Works South at The Landmark. Over the past 11 years, we have laughed and cried our way to helping more people through this event. Mike Raftery and the Comedy Works team provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere.