From ‘Big Bang Theory’ To Entrepreneur: Melissa Rauch Raises Awareness On Pediatric Cancer

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Melissa Rauch, an actress best known for playing Bernadette on the Big Bang Theory, and a producer and director, opened a U.S. chapter of Oscar’s Kids to contribute to the ongoing research and resources for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. Between 10% to 20% of pediatric brain tumors are DIPG.

She partnered with her now-husband, Winston Rauch, on writing a one-woman show for Rauch to star in about a character navigating the phase of life after graduating college. The project ultimately turned into exploring the George W. Bush presidency from the perspective of Jenna Bush while also exploring becoming an adult through a fictionalized version of her.

Eventually, she had the opportunity to audition for what was supposed to be a one-time guest star role on the The ten-year run on the series launched Rauch into the A-list celebrity category with six Screen Actor Guild nominees for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. During this time, Rauch saw a message from Oscar’s mom on Instagram. She explained how her son had just been diagnosed with DIPG and what it meant. She also explained how much of a fan Oscar was of Bernadette.

Oscar’s PJ Party presented by I Love Ice Cream Cakes virtually taking place this Friday. Participating sponsors include luxury PJ brand Lilysilk and Chicken of The Sea with additional corporate donations from the NFL as well as Four Seasons Maui at Wailea. All funds raised this year by Oscar’s Kids U.S. will go to the lab of Dr. Michelle Monje at Stanford University who is working on groundbreaking treatments and a cure for DIPG.

Research as much as possible before jumping into a new role. Understand what you’re getting yourself into.

 

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