Sealy, Furniture 1st, Rowe Support City of Hope Cruise

July 18, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on July 19, 2011

Sealy, Furniture First and Rowe Furniture have come aboard as early supporters of City of Hope's Northeast Cruise for Hope around Manhattan.

The Sept. 10 event in support of one of the nation's leading research, treatment and education centers for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, will honor Simon Kaplan, president of Crest Furniture.

"It is really heart warming to see how our industry is getting behind this important cause and our event," said Patrick Cory, managing partner at Cory's 1st Choice and chairman of City of Hope€™s Northeast region. "We are seeing commitments and expressions of interest from all corners of the industry, from suppliers, manufacturers and retailers, which we believe due to the high regard Simon is held by his peers in the industry."

The Saturday evening cruise will depart from Shipyard Marina in Hoboken, N.J., and feature fine dining, dancing and entertainment. Guests aboard the Cornucopia Cruise Line yacht will see expansive views of lower Manhattan, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Governor's Island, South Street Seaport and Brooklyn Bridge. On hand for those who are interested will be tour guides to answer questions and present a history on the stories behind the sights.

The cruise, which will coincide closely with the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001, will incorporate a memorial in its program.
 
Proceeds from Cruise for Hope will support life-saving research and treatment programs at City of Hope. Nearing its centennial, the institution has been a model for scientific discovery and compassionate care for those facing cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Among many breakthroughs, City of Hope€™s research has led to new, more effective therapies. Numerous cancer drugs, including Herceptin and Rituxan, and synthetic human insulin used by millions worldwide with diabetes, are based on technology and research pioneered at City of Hope.

In addition to Cory, event co-chairs include: Russell Bienenstock of Furniture World; Chris DeLisa of Cory 1st Choice Delivery; Bill Hartman of Furniture First; and Edward Massood of Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey.

To register for Cruise for Hope or inquire about sponsorship, contact Beth Ida Stern, senior director of development, City of Hope, at 213.241.7192.