In the weeks leading up to the Spirit of Life awards dinner hosted by City of Hope, there has been a notable increase in major sponsorships and donations for this significant annual fundraiser dedicated to supporting cancer and diabetes research and treatment.
This year, the Spirit of Life honorees are Jerry Dittmer and Tim Newlin from Flexsteel, along with Matt Harrison from KUKA Home. The prestigious awards gala is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, during the Spring High Point Market at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons.
Tim Newlin, the Vice President of Strategic Business Development at Flexsteel, expressed his admiration for the impactful work at City of Hope, stating, “The more you hear about the good things happening at City of Hope, the more you want to contribute and support in any way possible.”
The event committee is urging more industry leaders to step up and contribute, underscoring City of Hope’s significant national and global influence. The International Home Furnishings Industry group has been a staunch supporter, contributing over $10 million since their partnership began in 1965.
A diverse array of sponsors and supporters from various sectors of the industry, including retailers, furniture manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers, are actively involved. The committee acknowledges the current top sponsors in different categories:
Presenting Sponsors $100,000
- Flexsteel
- KUKA Home
- Rooms To Go
Honoree Circle Sponsors $50,000
- LS Direct
- Samson Marketing
- Surya
Diamond Sponsors $25,000
- Baer’s Furniture
- Berkshire Hathaway Group (Nebraska Furniture Mart, Jordan’s Furniture, RC Willey, and Star Furniture)
- CITY Furniture
- Classic Home
- Darvin Furniture
- Haverty’s Furniture
- Hooker Furnishings
- J.B. Hunt Final Mile
- La-Z-Boy
- Liberty Furniture
- Mattress Firm
- Raymour & Flanigan
- Tempur Sealy
Platinum Sponsors $15,000
- JBS Couros Party
- TJX
Gold Sponsors $10,000
- ANDMORE
- Ashley Furniture
- Dufresne Spencer Group
- Living Spaces
- Massood Logistics
- Nourison Home
- STI/Revolution Fabrics
- UNITERS
- Wayfair
- Bill & Julia Wittenberg
Silver Sponsors $5,000
- AHFA
- Armen Living
- Bassett Furniture
- BrandSource
- Broyhill Family Foundation
- Culp
- Dufresne US Inc.
- Furniture of America
- GigaCloud Tech
- Jackson Furniture
- Jim Anderson Furniture
- Brad Cofoid – KUKA
- Leather Italia
- Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery
- Murrows
- Nice Link Home Furnishings
- Serta Simmons Bedding
- Vivet Inc./Markor International
For those interested in supporting or registering for the Spirit of Life awards event, please visit City of Hope’s website. For further details, you can contact Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764.
To explore more about the West Coast Golf & Tennis Tournament, another significant fundraising event in the industry, and to get involved, visit here. For additional inquiries, reach out to Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764.
City of Hope is recognized as a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, renowned for its expertise in bone marrow transplantation and innovative immunotherapy like CAR T cell therapy. The institution’s translational research and personalized treatment approaches have revolutionized care for individuals worldwide battling cancer, diabetes, and other severe illnesses.