City of Hope to Host October and December 2021 Events Celebrating 2020 Honorees
Furniture World News Desk on
7/27/2021
City of Hope, longtime charity of choice for the International Home Furnishings Industry focused on cancer and diabetes research, has announced that they have begun approving a limited number of in-person events.
Loren Boyko, Director of Corporate Philanthropy stated, “We are thrilled to announce City of Hope has begun having a limited number of approved in-person meetings and events and the International Home Furnishings Industry’s Spirit of Life Award Dinner as well as our West Coast Golf and Tennis outing are among the first!”.
The Spirit of Life event is set to honor Rick Anderson, Tempur Sealy; Patrick Cory, Cory Companies/JB Hunt; and Rob Spilman, Bassett Furniture; is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th at the Grandover Hotel.
The Golf and Tennis event will honor the late Michael Genrich as well as Jose Palacios and the entire Furniture of America Family will be held on the West Coast Monday, December 13, at Coto de Caza Country Club.
IHFI’s City of Hope Chairman and EVP of AICO Chuck Reilly stated, “Philanthropy was put on hold during Covid while cancer and diabetes continued to attack our friends and families. Our being able to celebrate the honorees that have worked tirelessly and thank them as a group at such a beautiful venue, starting with an outdoor cocktail reception on the grounds of the Grandover resort followed by a sit-down dinner will be the first time our industry can gather, and for such a great cause”.
Said Reilly, “And in December our West Coast Golf outing will have special meaning as long time City of Hope advocate, Mike Genrich, will be honored in Memoriam along with Jose Palacios and the team at Furniture of America”.
In addition to its research on finding cures for cancer and diabetes, City of Hope has dedicated a team researching treatment of COVID 19 related effects as well as a series of trials targeting vaccines for cancer patients and other with immune system related issues.
Reilly added, “We as an industry are fortunate to have such close ties to City of Hope. As a research institution, the world has benefited from City of Hope’s research in cancer and diabetes. And today, City of Hope is making inroads on the long-term effects and treatment of Covid 19 patients. On behalf of Spirit of Life Dinner Chair, Kevin O’Conner and West Coast Golf’s co-chair, Rick Powell, I can’t tell you how excited we are to get face to face with our industry to spread the word of Hope that the City of Hope continues its quest to treat and cure these incredible diseases”.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies, and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) became a part of City of Hope in 2016. AccessHopeTM, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019, dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram.