Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian and writer Anthony Anderson will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation’s 26th annual celebrity dinner on August 20 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The honor recognizes Anderson’s sustained health advocacy and philanthropic work, including his annual Celebrity Golf Classic and support for organizations focused on diabetes, homelessness, and youth development.
Anderson is best known for his eight-season run as Andre “Dre” Johnson on ABC’s acclaimed sitcom “Black-ish,” which concluded in 2022. Beyond his television and film career, he has built a significant legacy as a community advocate, channeling his platform toward causes that reflect his personal values and lived experience.
The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation, established by siblings Dana and David Pump to honor their parents who both died of cancer, has spent over 25 years raising funds and awareness for cancer treatment and research. The foundation’s annual gala brings together celebrities, athletes, and philanthropists to support its mission while celebrating individuals who embody the spirit of giving back.
Anderson’s philanthropic reach extends across multiple sectors. His Celebrity Golf Classic has become a signature fundraising event, while his financial and public support of the American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles Mission, and Boys & Girls Club of America reflects a commitment to addressing systemic challenges in health care, poverty, and youth opportunity. In a statement about the honor, Anderson emphasized the power of community and collective action, saying he is “proud to stand with the Pump family and everyone who continues to fight for better health outcomes and a brighter future for those affected by cancer.”
The 26th annual gala will also honor Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and players Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages and Kiké Hernandez. The evening features silent and live auctions of sports memorabilia, travel experiences, and VIP tickets, with proceeds supporting the foundation’s cancer research and patient-care initiatives. Anderson’s recognition places him among a distinguished group of public figures who have leveraged their visibility and resources to advance the foundation’s core mission.
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- MyNewsLA.com — Confirmed Anderson’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the August 20 gala date and Beverly Hilton location, his Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, his Black-ish role, and his philanthropic work with the American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles Mission, Boys & Girls Club of America, and his Celebrity Golf Classic.
- The Pump Foundation official website — Provided the foundation’s mission to fund cancer research and treatment, and background on its founding by Dana and David Pump to honor their parents Harold and Carole.
- South Bay Black Journal — Confirmed Anderson as a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for the 26th annual gala.
