# Charitable Sci-Fi Shirts Stand Up to Cancer Star Wars Tees Donate Money for a Good Cause By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-19 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-up-to-cancer-star-wars-tees References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/emma-stone-as-princess-leia-to-cure-cancer) & [store.standup2cancer.org](http://store.standup2cancer.org/index.cfm/pid/568186) Listen to Yoda and use the force for good by checking out the Stand Up to Cancer Star Wars tees. The organization asked celebrities such as Emma Stone and Aziz Ansari to battle the life-threatening disease by designing a few shirts for a [good cause](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement). The Stand Up to Cancer Star Wars tees are a great project that brings the world of sci-fi to fans while promoting the importance of finding a cure for the disease. The celebrities designed original shirts that will feature graphics from George Lucas’ much-beloved franchise. One depicts Luke Skywalker in his iconic pose along with sister Leia, while another depicts Yoda in a zenlike pose. The last design features a Stormtrooper saying “Blast Cancer.” All the funds raised from the purchases will go directly to [fund cancer research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hivaids-prevention). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Charitable Apparel:** Opportunity for businesses to create apparel items that support charitable causes. - **Celebrity Collaboration:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with celebrities to design products for a good cause. - **Cause Marketing:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage their products for fundraising and awareness campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can integrate charitable initiatives into their product lines. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to create merchandise that supports charitable causes. - **Medical Research:** Opportunity for businesses in the medical research industry to collaborate with charities and celebrities for fundraising efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Awareness-Raising Airline Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-up-to-cancer.md) - [Awareness-Raising Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement.md)