Industry Leaders Build Support for West Coast Event Benefiting City of Hope
Furniture World News Desk on
3/10/2025
February 2025 tour group.
The West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament committee and City of Hope recently hosted a tour of the City of Hope campus for this year’s honorees and guests, highlighting growing sponsorship support for the 33rd annual event. The tournament and awards dinner will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Orange County, California, honoring Jeff Child of RC Willey and Harold Hudson of Gabriella White/Summer Classics/Gabby.
During the tour of the Duarte, California campus, Child reflected on the impact of City of Hope’s work. “It was an honor to meet Drs. Smith and Armenian as well as cancer survivor Hannah Komai, who was inspired to pursue a nursing career after meeting a registered nurse during her treatment at City of Hope. That alone is a testament to the life-saving and life-changing things that are happening at City of Hope,” he said.
Sponsors Announced for 2025 Event
The West Coast Golf & Tennis committee recognizes the following industry organizations for their pledged support:
- Emerald Sponsor ($35,000) – Mary Jayne and Jeff Child
- Platinum Sponsors ($25,000) – Ashjer LLC, J.B. Hunt Final Mile, Living Spaces
- Gold Sponsors ($15,000) – ANDMORE, Gigacloud, Jonathan Louis, Parker House, RC Willey, Tempur Sealy
- Silver Sponsors ($10,000) – HH2, Najarian Furniture, Planned Furniture Promotions, Sit ‘n Sleep
- Copper Sponsors ($5,000) – Julie Campbell, Dave Thompson Family, Surya
- Premier Media Sponsor – Furniture Today
How to Participate
For sponsorship opportunities or to register for the West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament, contact Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764 or email IHFIevents@coh.org.
For more information about City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Awards, the industry’s other flagship fundraising event, visit CityofHope.org/IHFI-Gala.
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.