AICO All Stars raise $68,000 for City of Hope

Furniture World News Desk on 9/13/2024

On Sunday, September 9th, 65 members of the “AICO All-Stars” team joined in the annual Walk for Hope on the campus of City of Hope in Duarte, CA.  Each year, thousands of people join as a community for this great fundraising event in support of the fight against cancer. 

The AICO team is comprised of staff members along with family and close friends and is led by team captain and retired AICO President, Martin Ploy.  Ploy said, “I’m very proud of our team's ongoing commitment to the Walk for Hope and thrilled that we’ve collectively raised over $68,000 this year for this vital cause.  We're deeply dedicated to supporting City of Hope in their quest to conquer cancer, and we hope to inspire others to join us in this important mission.”

City of Hope is leading the battle against cancer 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 cancer patients everywhere. Currently, new therapies, drugs, and protocols developed at City of Hope are being used by more than 100,000,000 people worldwide.

“We’ve been very fortunate to receive donations from many of AICO’s 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. Over the past fourteen years we have raised over $485,000 to help City of Hope continue their life saving research.”

About AICO
AICO is an international home furnishings company that manufactures home furnishings and accent product lines of complete case goods and collections, high-fashion upholstery, top of bed designs, and an extended catalog of accent pieces.

CEO and Founder, Michael Amini, combines his extensive world travels and his affinity for fashion to create the inspiration for each distinctive design. From the ancient ruins of Greece, to celebrated historic palaces; from the sunny hillsides of Tuscany, to the charming cafes of a crowded Paris street, Michael finds inspiration in world culture, traditional art and architecture. It is his goal to create furniture that connects people emotionally with their culture, country and heritage.