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July 19, 2011 - Sealy, Furniture First and Rowe
Furniture have become part of a growing list of
furniture industry leaders supporting
City of Hope, one of the nation's leading research,
treatment and education centers for cancer and other
life-threatening diseases. City of Hope’s National Home
Furnishings Industry (NHFI) presents the Northeast
Cruise for Hope around Manhattan on Sept 10th honoring
Simon Kaplan, president of Crest Furniture.
"It is really heart warming to see how our industry
is getting behind this important cause and our event. We
are seeing commitments and expressions of interest from
all corners of the industry, from suppliers,
manufacturers and retailers, which we believe due to the
high regard Simon is held by his peers in the industry,”
said Patrick Cory, managing partner at Cory’s 1st Choice
and chairman of City of Hope’s Northeast region.
The Saturday evening cruise will depart from Shipyard
Marina in Hoboken and feature fine dining, dancing and
entertainment. Guests aboard the Cornucopia Cruise Line
yacht will see expansive views of lower Manhattan, Ellis
Island, Statue of Liberty, Governor's Island, South
Street Seaport and Brooklyn Bridge. On hand for those
who are interested will be tour guides to answer
questions and present a history on the stories behind
the sights.
The cruise, which will closely coincide with the 10th
anniversary of September 11, will incorporate a memorial
in its program.
Proceeds from Cruise for Hope will support
life-saving research and treatment programs at City of
Hope. Nearing its centennial, the institution has been a
model for scientific discovery and compassionate care
for those facing cancer, diabetes and other
life-threatening diseases. Among many breakthroughs,
City of Hope’s research has led to new, more effective
therapies. Numerous cancer drugs, including Herceptin
and Rituxan, and synthetic human insulin used by
millions worldwide with diabetes, are based on
technology and research pioneered at City of Hope.
In addition to Cory, event co-chairs include: Russell
Bienenstock of Furniture World; Chris DeLisa of Cory’s
1st Choice; Bill Hartman of Furniture First; and Edward
Massood of Thomasville Furniture.
To register for Cruise for Hope or inquire about
sponsorship, contact Beth Ida Stern, senior director of
development, City of Hope, at 213-241-7192.
City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and
education center for cancer, diabetes and other
life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive
cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the
National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the
National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's
research and treatment protocols advance care throughout
the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif.,
just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of
“America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by
U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913,
City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone
marrow transplantation and genetics. For more
information, visit
www.cityofhope.org or follow City of Hope on
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