Mike Huber to Match Hope Walk Pledges

March 7, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on March 8, 2011

Belfort Furniture CEO Mike Huber will match pledges, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000 for the annual Walk for Hope, Women's Cancers, Women's Cures.

The walk will take place Sunday, April 10, in Washington, D.C., to support City of Hope's women's cancers research, treatment and education programs.

Huber will be honored at City of Hope's National Home Furnishings Industry group's Spirit of Life gala on April 3 with The Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope€™s most prestigious honor. The event, which benefits lifesaving cancer research, education and treatment at City of Hope, will be held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C.

"It;s a privilege to receive this award from an institution that is on the cutting edge of cancer research," Huber said. "Together, the home furnishings industry and City of Hope will continue to work toward advancing innovative science and turning it into new treatments for patients battling life-threatening diseases."۬۬"We are pleased to recognize Mike Huber for his steadfast commitment to the fight against cancer," said Shannon Sullivan, director of development, City of Hope. "He recognizes the critical role of research in making cancer a manageable and ultimately curable disease. City of Hope is fortunate to have his support and commitment to our mission."

To register and join the Belfort Team for the Walk or to make a donation, visit Dulles, Va.-based Belfort Furniture's Web site, or City of Hope's national events pages.