City of Hope’s West Coast Event Raises Over $900,000

Furniture World News Desk on

6/12/2026

LOS ANGELES – The 34th annual City of Hope West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament raised over $900,000 for cancer and diabetes research and treatment on June 8 in Coto de Caza, California. The event brought together more than 400 guests from the home furnishings industry for competition and philanthropy.

The tournament honored Javier Sanchez, president and CEO of Jonathan Louis, for his contributions to both the industry and City of Hope’s mission. After the day’s competitions, attendees participated in auctions, dinner, and a program featuring presentations on the importance of philanthropic support for medical research and patient care.

City of Hope Vice President of Philanthropy Sharon Joyce highlighted the 50th anniversary of the organization’s bone marrow transplant program, referencing its growth from a small operation in 1976 to more than 20,000 patients treated to date. Joyce told guests, “Every breakthrough we achieve… every treatment we bring closer to patients… every life that moves from uncertainty to hope… is possible because of you.”

Patient speaker Kristine DeSantis shared her experience as a leukemia survivor who received a bone marrow transplant at City of Hope in 2011. DeSantis marked 15 years since her transplant during this year’s event, emphasizing the value of community support and donations for research and patient care.

The event recognized committee co-chairs Larry Furiani, Jaclyn Jimenez, Ryan Mahoney, Rick Powell, and Chuck Reilly for their efforts. Top sponsors included:

• Champion sponsor $100,000 – Jonathan Louis
• Diamond sponsor $50,000 – Living Spaces
• Platinum sponsors $25,000 – Ashjer LLC, GigaCloud, JB Hunt
• Gold sponsors $15,000 – ANDMORE, Dorell, Parker House, Sit ‘N Sleep, Tempur Sealy
• Silver sponsors $10,000 – King Koil, Moore & Van Allen, Planned Furniture Promotions, Progressive Leasing, Serta Simmons, Southbay International, Z-Wovens
• Copper sponsors $5,000 – Bru, Julie Campbell, Crypton, Diamond Mattress, E.S. Kluft, LS Direct, Michael Nicholas Designs, Naders Family, Najarian Furniture, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Radiate Textiles, RC Willey, Richloom Fabrics, Dave Thompson Family
• Hat sponsor $7,500 – Leftbank Art
• T-Shirt sponsor $7,500 – Z Gallerie | Karat Home
• Signature cocktail sponsor $7,500 – Morgan Fabrics
• Hole in One sponsor $5,000 – Osaki USA/Titan Chair
• Premier Media sponsor – Furniture Today

City of Hope is an independent biomedical treatment and education center, hosting events such as the West Coast Golf & Tennis Tournament to encourage industry support of research and patient care. The organization’s next Spirit of Life Celebration is scheduled for April 9, 2027, during the spring High Point Market.

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 United States, 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 among the nation’s top cancer centers 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, visit www.cityofhope.org.

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 Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious honor and is presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care.
Past honorees include Martin Ploy of AICO, Andrew Koenig of CITY Furniture, Rick Anderson, Larry Klaben of Morris Furniture Co. Inc., Michael Amini, and Todd and Ron Wanek of Ashley Furniture, to name a few. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.