2025 NBPI Spirit of Life Gala Honoring John Fellowes

Join us for the 2025 Spirit of Life Gala honoring John Fellowes!

On behalf of City of Hope's NBPI council, this year's honoree John Fellowes and Fellowes Brands, thank you for your support of City of Hope and the Expanding Hope campaign! We encourage you to invite colleagues, clients and friends and join us for a great event!

Thursday, September 25

NAVY PIER

600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60611

4 p.m. VIP Reception
4:45 p.m. General Reception
6 p.m. Dinner & Awards Program

 A block of rooms has been reserved at Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton for
September 22 through the 26th.

For reservations, please call 872-710-5700 by September 3rd (or until the room block is full), and
reference City of Hope for the discounted rate of $289/night or click on this link to make a reservation https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/cohchicagonbpigalaroomblock/.

Silent Auction

Excitement awaits at our silent auction with outstanding items to bid on! Your winning bid could take you on a great getaway trip or a relaxing golf excursion at a top-rated club, or you could take home a lightning fast laptop!

Check back in closer to the event to preview our silent auction. A
link will be sent to all participants, and bidding will continue until the gala ends!

If you have an item to add to our auction, please email City of Hope at nbpievents@coh.org.

We bid you good luck!

SPIRIT OF LIFE AWARD
The Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope's most prestigious honor, presented
to an esteemed community of Industry leaders around the world who have

made a significant commitment to support those in need. Honorees are 
selected for their notable contributions to the community in which they live
and the profession in which they work.

NATIONAL BUSINESS PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
The National Business Products Industry brings together companies that
create and supply essential workplace solutions, helping businesses thrive.
Through initiatives like Expanding Hope, industry leaders unite to make a
meaningful impact beyond the workplace. Led by John
Fellowes, Expanding Hope advances City of Hope's groundbreaking cancer
and diabetes research while supporting integrative oncology programs
that promote healing for the whole person-body, mind, and spirit.

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope's affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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