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2023 Spirit of Life® Celebration to Benefit City of Hope’s Cancer Research

Furniture World News Desk on 4/3/2023


The annual Spirit of Life® Celebration takes place in less than three weeks to raise awareness and critical funds for  City of Hope, one of the largest cancer treatment and research organizations in the United States. Sponsors can still join the slate of passionate and dedicated contributors that have donated generously in support of City of Hope’s visionary work.

2023 Spirit of Life Celebration sponsors include:

  • Presenting Sponsor — Rooms to Go
  • Honoree Circle Sponsors — Ashley Furniture, LS Direct, Samson Marketing and Surya
  • Diamond Sponsors — Baer’s Furniture, Bassett Furniture, Berkshire Hathaway Group, Classic Home, Flexsteel Haverty’s, Hooker Furniture, J.B. Hunt, Klaussner, La-Z-Boy, ManWay Cheers, Raymour & Flanigan and Tempur Sealy
  • Platinum Sponsors — AICO and Wells Fargo
  • Gold Sponsors — Big Lots, Dufresne Spencer Group, HomeStretch, International Market Centers, Jofran, Nourison, Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Sunbelt Logistics, TJX and Wayfair
  • Silver Sponsors — AkzoNobel, AHFA/ICFA, AshJer, Bedgear, Bernhardt Furniture Company, Best Home Furnishings, Broyhill Family Foundation, City Furniture, Cozzia USA, Dixon Hughes, Jonathan Louis international, Kane’s Furniture, Kuka Furniture Inc., Leather Italia USA, Loloi Rugs, Massood Logistics, Merrill Lynch, Metropolitan Warehouse and Delivery Corp, Morris Furniture Company, Murrows, Oriental Weavers USA Inc., Otto and Moore Design, Planned Furniture Promotions, Serta Simmons Bedding, Slumberland, Southern Motion, UNITERS and Vanguard Furniture

The Spirit of Life Celebration begins with an awards dinner during the April High Point Market on Sunday, April 23, at the Four Seasons Sheraton and will shine a spotlight on the commitment and generosity of all of this year’s incredible sponsors.

“As we give our heartfelt thanks to our robust slate of sponsors so far, we encourage more and new companies and individuals in this amazing industry to help impact change with our partner, City of Hope. We are immensely proud of the difference the furniture industry has made and strives to grow with every event, each year,” said Kevin O’Connor, Spirit of Life Celebration chair.

The International Home Furnishings Industry (IHFI) group formed in 1965 is one of City of Hope's first industry-based chapters and premier fundraising groups that encompasses retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, suppliers and associated service providers. Since its formation, IHFI has raised over $100 million to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovation for the benefit of patients and families everywhere.

To learn more about the 2023 Spirit of Life Celebration and to support the 2023 fundraising events hosted by City of Hope and the IHFI, visit CityofHope.org/IHFI-gala.

 

 

About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 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. As an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients, spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. Research and technology developed at City of Hope has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. A leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, such as CAR T cell therapy, City of Hope’s personalized treatment protocols help advance cancer care throughout the world.

With a goal of expanding access to the latest discoveries and leading-edge care to more patients, families and communities, City of Hope’s growing national system includes its main Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook