Industry’s Biggest Charity Golf Event Welcomes More Retailers, Manufacturers and Suppliers as Key Sponsors and Donors
Furniture World News Desk on
5/6/2024
In recent weeks, some of the home furnishings industry’s leading organizations, including retailers, manufacturers, and service providers, have joined the distinguished list of supporters for the West Coast Golf & Tennis Tournament benefitting City of Hope. Several underwriting sponsorship opportunities are still available as the June 10 event approaches, says the event committee.
The 2024 honorees, David Binke of King Koil Mattress Co. and Catherine and Richard Frinier of Richard Frinier Design Studio, have been instrumental in raising awareness and critically needed funds for this 31st annual event that is one of two flagship fundraisers for the industry and City of Hope. This year’s event returns to the majestic Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Southern California.
“City of Hope is an incomparable medical research and health care center changing the landscape of health care for patients with cancer, diabetes and many other life-threatening illnesses. We ask everyone to please give to this important cause to benefit each of us and for future generations to come, as they work tirelessly to save and improve the quality of lives and to ensure quality health care is made available to all,” said the Friniers.
"As the International Home Furnishings Industry group was one of the first and remains one of the most active and successful trade groups to support City of Hope, we feel very strongly that this is something we can all do together within our remarkable industry to carry on this nearly 60-year old tradition of giving where every donation makes a difference while helping City of Hope maintain its position as a leading-edge research facility and compassionate center of healing.”
The event committee encourages more leaders to answer the call to action and emphasizes City of Hope’s national and global impact, which has been supported by the International Home Furnishings Industry group with over $100 million since its partnership began in 1965.
The West Coast Golf & Tennis committee thanks the following industry organizations that have pledged their support:
- Diamond sponsor $50,000 – King Koil
- Platinum sponsors $25,000 – Ashjer LLC, GigaCloud Technology, J.B. Hunt Final Mile, Living Spaces, Richard Frinier Design Studio, Sit ‘N Sleep
- Gold sponsors $15,000 – Andmore, Blue Bell Mattress, New Classic, Parker House, Sunbrella, Tempur Sealy
- Silver sponsors $10,000 – Furniture of America, Hollywood Bed, Jonathan Louis, Najarian Furniture, Planned Furniture Promotions, Progressive Leasing, Serta Simmons Bedding,
- Copper sponsors $5,000 – Barnes and Thornburg, Dave Thompson Family Trust, Design Environments, E.S. Kluft & Co., Flex2Communicate, G.C. Evans Sales & Mfg., Jeromes, Leather Italia, Moore & Van Allen, Ortho Mattress, Precision Textiles, RC Willey, RPM, Steinrich Communications Group, Stewart Binke & Family, Talalay Global, Watch Hill Furniture Capital, Watsons
- Premier Media sponsor – Furniture Today
- Reception sponsor – Matushita Greatwall Corp.
- Hat sponsors – Qualex and RPM
In the final five-week stretch before the event, Binke rallies the industry, “We’re very close to reaching our goal for the event and I encourage all those who have yet to commit to join us in upholding our industry’s enduring tradition of supporting City of Hope to continue the fight against cancer and the development of effective treatments. This event is a lot of fun and a great way for our community to come together, and I’m honored to be a part of it.”
To support or register for the West Coast Golf & Tennis event, click here. For more information, contact Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764, or send an email to IHFIevents@coh.org..
City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols have advanced care for people throughout the world with cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About International Home Furnishings Industry
Inspired by the guiding humanitarian principles of City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research an treatment organizations in the U.S. and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, and motivated by the institution's commitment to innovative medical research and compassionate patient care, a group of key industry executives founded City of Hope’s International Home Furnishings Industry (IHFI) group in 1965.
In its 50-plus-year history, the group has raised over $100 million for City of Hope and has honored some of the most influential figures in the home furnishings industry. With a tradition of uniting professionals from around the world, IHFI represents a community of executives, professionals and colleagues in every segment of the home furnishings category, including retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, suppliers and associated service providers.
The Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious honor and is presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care.
Past honorees include Martin Ploy of AICO, Andrew Koenig of CITY Furniture, Rick Anderson, Larry Klaben of Morris Furniture Co. Inc., Michael Amini, and Todd and Ron Wanek of Ashley Furniture, to name a few.