Klaussner Spearheads Campaign To Raise Hope
Furniture World News Desk on
1/19/2017
City of Hope, a leader in cancer and diabetes research and treatment, recently announced that Klaussner Home Furnishings will spearhead an inaugural Las Vegas Market text-to-donate campaign to bolster awareness, excitement and donations for its upcoming The Spirit of Life Award Dinner.
“Our industry’s support of City of Hope unites us in a common mission for the benefit of all lives touched by cancer and diabetes,” stated Bill Wittenberg, President/CEO of Klaussner. “It is with great pride and whole-hearted commitment that we lead this effort at the well-attended January Las Vegas Market to garner funds for powerful treatments that save lives,” Wittenberg adds.
Klaussner’s donation campaign will take place during the winter Las Vegas Market from Sunday, January 22 through Thursday, January 26, when market exhibitors and attendees will have the opportunity to support City of Hope by making a donation via text message. Gifts made during the market week are in conjunction with the 2017 Spirit of Life® Award Dinner, slated for April 23 at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC, when Wittenberg, along with Niraj Shah and Steve Conine of Wayfair, will receive City of Hope’s top philanthropic honor, The Spirit of Life® Award. Donations made during Las Vegas Market are not applicable toward Award Dinner tickets or sponsorships. All funds raised will benefit ongoing research that impacts cancer and diabetes treatment worldwide.
Las Vegas Market exhibitors and attendees that wish to participate in the market fundraiser can text: DONATE space AMOUNT space NAME to 41444. Fulfillment of gifts can be made via credit card through the link donors receive immediately following the text message.
City of Hope is dedicated to speeding new research ideas to medical treatments in order to quickly bring cures to patients. Its breakthrough research has led to therapies now used by millions of people worldwide.
The International Home Furnishings Industry has been a longtime supporter of City of Hope's mission and has partnered on many innovative fundraising campaigns.
To learn more and donate visit Klaussner at Las Vegas Market A-801. For more information on the 2017 Spirit of Life campaign, visit
www.cityofhope.org/ihfi-gala
International Home Furnishings Industry Group: The International Home Furnishings Industry (IHFI) chapter was formed in 1965 as one of City of Hope’s first industry-based chapters. Led by dedicated industry and community leaders, this group encompasses every related industry segment: retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, suppliers and associated service providers. Each year, IHFI begins a new fundraising campaign led by its two flagship events, The Spirit of Life® Award Dinner held during April Market in High Point, North Carolina and the West Coast Golf and Tennis Tournament held each June in Coto de Caza, California. These events spearhead the annual fundraising efforts, however many industry companies partner with City of Hope to raise additional funds with amazing success. IHFI is one of City of Hope’s premier fundraising groups, having raised over $56 million to fund innovative medical research and quality patient care at City of Hope.
More about City of Hope: City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 45 comprehensive cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with community clinics throughout Southern California. It is ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation, diabetes and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs based on technology developed at the institution.
For more information about City of Hope, visit www.cityofhope.org.