AICO Team Walks For Hope

Furniture World News Desk on 12/11/2017

Michael Amini waves an AICO sign during November 5th’s Walk for Hope event.

On Sunday, November 5th, over 10,000 people joined in the annual Walk for Hope on the campus of City of Hope in Duarte, CA. Each year, walkers of all ages join as a community for this annual fundraising event in support of the fight against women's cancers.

Leading the industry was the team from AICO; a group of 70 walkers comprised of staff members along with family, close friends and fellow industry associates. Known as the “AICO All-Stars”, the team is lead by team captain and AICO President, Martin Ploy. Ploy said, “I am so proud of our team. Every year we dedicate ourselves to raising money for this Walk for Hope. So far this year, we’ve been able to contribute over $36,000 to this great event. We're very proud of our ongoing commitment to City of Hope to help fight women's cancer, and hope we inspire others to join the fight, as well.”

City of Hope is leading the battle against cancers unique to women through research, treatment and education. The Walk for Hope event provides funds to support City of Hope’s efforts to push the boundaries of science to advance research and treatments on behalf of women everywhere.

“We’ve been very fortunate to receive donations from many of our dealers and other industry friends.” Added Ploy, “the tremendous support from Michael Amini and the AICO family have made the AICO All-Stars one of the most consistent and best fundraising teams.”

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 48 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.