O'Donnell Presents Drescher with Spirit of Life Award, 5/9

Rosie O'Donnell is scheduled to present Fran Drescher with the City of Hope Cancer Center's Spirit of Life Award on Tuesday, May 9 at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Drescher will appear in the upcoming MCC Theater production of Neil LaBute's Some Gir(s), beginning performances May 17, off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Drescher is widely known for the CBS series "The Nanny," a show she created, wrote, executive produced, directed and starred in. In addition to acting, Dresher is the author of two New York Times best selling books, "Enter Whining" and "Cancer Schmancer," a book that illustrates her triumph over cancer. As a cancer survivor, she is an outspoken healthcare advocate who has made it her mission to make women's healthcare more accessible and reliable.

The East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League "Woman of the Year" Luncheon is an annual event where City of Hope's most prestigious honor, The Spirit of Life Award, is presented to a woman of high achievement and leadership who has made notable contributions to both her community and profession. Past honorees include Kelly Ripa, Cindy Crawford, Paula Zahn, Mary Tyler Moore and Katie Couric.

City of Hope is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Named by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's best medical centers for cancer treatment, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest designation bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. City of Hope's scientific knowledge is shared with medical centers locally and globally, helping patients battling life-threatening diseases around the corner and around the world. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.

For more information on Some Girl(s), visit www.MCCTheater.org.