Industry Leaders Shine Light on Cancer Research and Spirit of Life
Furniture World News Desk on
2/20/2025
Across the home furnishings industry, leading companies
are coming together once again to support Spirit of Life®, the first of two flagship annual fundraisers
benefiting City of Hope.
City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute-designated
comprehensive cancer center and a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, including CAR T cell
therapy. Through groundbreaking translational research and personalized treatment protocols, City of Hope continues
to advance care for individuals facing cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases worldwide.
The 2025 Spirit of Life® honorees are Dr. Man Li Wong of Manwah and Jay Schottenstein of American Signature
Furniture and Value City Furniture. The awards gala will be held on Sunday, April 27, at the Sheraton Greensboro at
Four Seasons during the Spring High Point Market.
New and long-time supporters for the 2025 Spirit of Life gala come from the retail, furniture, and mattress
manufacturing segments, along with key suppliers. Top sponsors include:
- Presenting Sponsor ($100,000): Rooms To Go
- Honoree Circle ($50,000): Ashley Furniture and LS Direct
- Diamond Sponsors ($25,000): Baer’s Furniture; Berkshire Hathaway Group (Nebraska
Furniture Mart, Jordan’s, RC Willey, and Star Furniture); CITY Furniture; Classic Home; Darvin Furniture;
Flexsteel; Hooker Furnishings; J.B. Hunt Final Mile; Jofran; KUKA HOME; Liberty Furniture; Najarian Furniture;
Raymour and Flanigan and Tempur Sealy.
- Platinum Sponsors ($15,000): GigaCloud and Lifestyle Enterprise
For a look at past Spirit of Life Award honorees, click here. To support or register for this year’s
event, visit IHFISPOL.GiveSmart.com. For more details,
contact Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764 or email to IHFIevents@coh.org.
Founded in 1965, the International
Home Furnishings Industry (IHFI) group is one of City of Hope’s first industry-based
fundraising chapters, bringing together retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, suppliers, and service
providers.
To learn more about the West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament and to register online, click here. For more information,
contact Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764 or send an email to IHFIevents@coh.org.
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 and most
advanced 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 that is ranked top 5 in the nation
for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans
cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its
work. 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 and 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 West Coast Tournament is the fun-filled, second flagship event presented by City of Hope’s Home Furnishings
Industry group. A day of unparalleled sportsmanship, camaraderie, and philanthropy, we swing and serve our way
towards making a lasting impact in the fight against cancer and diabetes.
Past honorees include Roy Hester, Nelson Bercier, David Binke, Grover Geiselman, Catherine and Richard Frinier, to
name a few.