Joey Luthman to chase pogo-stick world record at Glendale cat charity event

Actor and filmmaker Joey Luthman will attempt a Guinness World Record on Sept. 19 in Glendale, California, at a benefit for EveryCat Health Foundation. The event will also include a documentary screening, comedy, and guests as Luthman continues his fundraising push for feline health research.

Why it matters: - Joey Luthman is using a public stunt to raise money and attention for feline health research. - EveryCat Health Foundation will benefit from the event’s donations and visibility. - The benefit ties entertainment, advocacy and a world-record attempt into one fundraiser.

What happened: - Joey Luthman will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for "Most Jumps on Pogo Stick With No Hands" on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. - The event, called "Joey Jumps for Cats," will take place at Glendale City Seventh-day Adventist Church in Glendale, California. - The free community event runs from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Donations will support EveryCat Health Foundation and its feline health research. - The event will feature a screening of CAT MAN: Journey to Save Cat Kind before the record attempt. - Filmmakers Allisyn Snyder and Dylan Snyder will attend the screening and event. - Will Weiner, CEO of XPOGO, will observe the record attempt as an official Guinness adjudicator.

The details: - Luthman’s effort is part of his ongoing "Joey’s Journey to One Million" fundraising mission. - In 2025, Luthman rode a OneWheel electric skateboard cross-country from California to Maine to raise awareness for feline chronic kidney disease and cancer research. - The cross-country trip is documented in CAT MAN: Journey to Save Cat Kind. - The event schedule lists doors opening at 3 p.m., the documentary screening at 4 p.m., the pogo world-record attempt at 5 p.m. and stand-up comedy after 5:15 p.m. - Food, music and games will continue through 9 p.m. - Scheduled special guests include Allisyn Snyder, Dylan Snyder, E.J. Bonilla, Spencer List, Elise Luthman and Justin Ellings. - Stand-up comedy will feature Evan Warner, Daniel Alvarez, Willie Macc, Allyson Vastano, Cameron Frost, Silvia De Anda and Clay Newman. - Products from Cat Years and Brook Glass Pet Fountains will also be featured. - The event address is 234 N. Isabel St., Glendale, CA.

Between the lines: - Luthman is pairing a record attempt with a documentary screening to extend the story beyond a single performance. - The lineup of guests and performers suggests the fundraiser is designed as a broad community draw, not just an athletic attempt. - The event also keeps attention on feline disease research by linking the stunt to a documented, ongoing fundraising mission.

What's next: - Luthman will attempt the world record during the event on Sept. 19. - The filmmaking team will also be on hand to capture Luthman’s next CAT MAN adventure. - Luthman says his goal remains raising $1 million to help advance feline health research. - EveryCat Health Foundation will continue funding research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting cats.