Furniture World News Desk on
5/13/2025
The industry’s largest fundraising event on the West Coast is fast-approaching, and sponsorship opportunities
are still available for leaders to join in supporting City of Hope’s life-saving research and treatment. The
West
Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball tournament and awards dinner will take place June 9 at the Coto de Caza
Golf & Racquet Club in Orange County, California.
This year, City of Hope and International Home Furnishings Industry group honor Jeff Child of RC Willey and Harold
Hudson of Gabriella White/Summer Classics/Gabby for their leadership, dedication to advancing the home furnishings
industry, and philanthropic spirit.
Emphasizing City of Hope’s national and global impact, the West Coast event committee encourages more leaders
to answer the call to action despite the challenging economic conditions for many businesses currently.
“Cancer doesn’t wait. Patients can’t wait. And with your support, neither do we,” said Dr.
Harlan Levine, president of Health Innovation and Policy for City of Hope, speaking to a large audience of home
furnishings industry professionals last month.
The West Coast event committee thanks the following industry organizations that have pledged their support:
- Emerald sponsor $35,000
– Mary Jayne and Jeff Child - Platinum sponsors $25,000
– Ashjer LLC, J.B. Hunt Final Mile, Living Spaces, Michael Nicholas Designs - Gold sponsors $15,000 –
ANDMORE, ES Kluft, Gigacloud, Jonathan Louis, Parker House, RC Willey, Sunbrella, Tempur Sealy - Silver sponsors $10,000
– HH2, King Koil, LS Direct, Moore & Van Allen, Najarian Furniture, Planned Furniture Promotions,
Progressive Leasing, Richard Frinier Design Studio, Serta Simmons, Sit ‘n Sleep, Summer Classics - Copper sponsors $5,000
– American First Finance, Julie Campbell, Diamond Mattress, Flex2Communicate, GE, Ortho Mattress, Roth Living,
Snap Finance, Sub-Zero Group Southwest, Surya, Dave Thompson Family - Premier Media sponsor –
Furniture Today
To support or register for the West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball event, click
here. For more information, contact Kristy Silverman at 626-713-1580, 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 treatment
facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope. For more information about City of Hope,
follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About International Home Furnishings Industry
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. It encompasses retailers, manufacturers, sales
representatives, suppliers and associated service providers. IHFI annual fundraising campaign features two
flagship events: The Spirit of Life Award Dinner held during April Market in High Point, North Carolina and the West
Coast Golf and Tennis Tournament each June in Coto de Caza, California. Additional local events, retail sales events
and product benefits have resulted in more than $100 million raised for innovative medical research and quality
patient care that saves lives.
