This pandemic has brought on challenging times.
This pandemic has brought on challenging times, especially in the medical field, and City of Hope is facing it head-on with an end-of-the-year auction of celebrity treasures. City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, has announced the inaugural CELEBRITY SALE 4 HOPE, a virtual shopping opportunity to bid on unique collectible items and personal memorabilia donated from a wide variety of notable names from the worlds of film, TV, stage, music, sports and more. Sale 4 Hope will begin with a VIP preview event on Tuesday, Nov. 17, hosted by "Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack and featuring appearances by actor Craig Bierko, Grammy-winning songwriter Kuk Harrell, model/actress/philanthropist Megan Pormer, actor/country music artist John Schneider and City of Hope's Linda Malkas, Ph.D., the M.T. & B.A. Ahmadinia Professor in Molecular Oncology.
Tickets can be purchased to attend the VIP preview event on Nov. 17, 6:30 pm PT, at CityofHope.org/sale4hope. Those attending will get the first opportunity to purchase select "BUY IT NOW" items, preview the full auction catalog, as well as vie for the chance to win a special opportunity drawing -- a two-night stay at the new Fairmont Century Plaza in a Junior Suite with breakfast for two daily, and dinner for two at Xian in Beverly Hills.
The auction and sale will be open to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and continue through Thursday, Nov. 19, with the auction closing at 8 p.m. PST.
Come visit often and bid on an amazing array of one-of-a-kind treasures - something special that will long be remembered, while also raising funds for City of Hope.
The City of Hope Celebrity Sale 4 Hope is led by newly-elected President Iris Grossman, Secretary of the Board Hollace Davids, and the Cancer Support Community LA Junior Board (CSC LA), represented by Jr. Board President Riley Jackson and Vice President Izzy Lieberman, with Variety on board as media sponsor and Scott Mauro Entertainment Inc. producing. The three organizations share a common goal of making a difference for thousands of people.
Shoppers will be able to access the virtual catalog, filled with a wide variety of donated items to raise funds for City of Hope, which is committed to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases such as COVID-19.
Here is a sneak peek at just a few of the items that have been donated so far:
"We are thankful for the work of these two organizations and for all who have donated these incredible items to benefit City of Hope," remarked Dr. Malkas. "It is critical at this time, and the work can't move forward without that support."
"GreenLight Women is thrilled to be a part of Celebrity Sale 4 Hope, working alongside the CSC-LA Junior Board to help raise crucial funds to enable City of Hope to do its vital work. Our mission includes service to the community and what better way to fulfill this than with a holiday auction of one-of-a kind treasures that our supporters have generously donated," stated GreenLight President Iris Grossman and Secretary Hollace Davids.
Added Cancer Support Jr. Board President and VP Riley Jackson and Izzy Lieberman, "We are extremely proud to collaborate with such an incredible group of people to help support such an important cause. What's nice is that this celebrity sale has become a multigenerational collaborative event. Together, we believe that we will cover all age groups and make this an enormous success."
For a full list of items from the Celebrity Sale 4 Hope, please visit CityofHope.org/sale4hope.
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