Southern California chapters unite for Partnership for Hope
The collaboration of four longtime City of Hope chapters proved to be a winning combination at the Partnership for Hope Fall Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza on Oct. 27. The first-of-its-kind fundraiser, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., netted $100,000 to benefit cancer research, treatment and education at City of Hope.
photo: AMYCANTRELL.COMFrom left, Betty Gorelick, Shirley Herriford, Steve Gorelick, Ron Yoffe, and Judi Goldstein
Among the 700 supporters attending the event — which was hosted by the Dick Salter, Gift of Life and Louis Gendel chapters and the Sportsmen’s Club — were entertainers Brittany Murphy, Eric Salter Balfour and City of Hope’s own Star of Hope, Florence Henderson.
Emcees Marilyn Freeman and Betty Gorelick, from the Sportsmen’s Club, joined chapter presidents Shirley Herriford of the Dick Salter Chapter, Judi Goldstein of the Gift of Life Chapter, Ron Yoffe of the Louis Gendel Chapter and Steve and Betty Gorelick of the Sportsmen’s Club, in welcoming guests.
photo: AMYCANTRELL.COMPaul Fried
Chapter leaders came up with the idea of hosting one large fundraiser to better take advantage of each of their groups’ unique strengths. Highlights of the event included a fashion show and auctions. Patient speaker and internationally renowned flutist Paul Fried also inspired supporters when he performed, then told his story of triumph against chronic myelogenous leukemia at City of Hope.
“I want to thank all of the dedicated chapter members who came together to help make this gathering such an extraordinary success,” said Alan Levey, senior vice president of development. “This event is a clear indication that having our chapters work together is a win-win situation, not only for City of Hope, but for all parties involved.”