City of Hope

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., has received a historic $150 million gift from entrepreneur and philanthropist A. Emmet Stephenson Jr. and his daughter Tessa Stephenson Brand to fund pancreatic cancer research. The gift is the single largest in City of Hope’s 111-year history. The centerpiece of this gift is the $1 million Stephenson Prize, one of the largest privately funded awards for scientific investigation, which will be awarded annually to a leading scientist or team making the most promising advancements in pancreatic cancer research, treatments and cures. The prize is open to individual investigators and teams driving innovation at institutions around the world. The Stephensons are entrepreneurs who believe in groundbreaking innovation and City of Hope as a pioneer driving transformational change in cancer care. We are honored to receive their visionary gift, which will bring new hope to patients and their families. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XJXEJJ

In two weeks, City of Hope thought leaders will take part in more than 100 oral and poster presentations at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition presented by the American Society of Hematology, Dec. 7 to 10 in San Diego, California. Renowned for rapidly translating hematologic research into lifesaving treatments, City of Hope is home to one of the nation’s largest and most successful bone marrow transplant and cell therapy programs. Our outstanding outcomes speak to our leadership and innovation in the field. Stop by our booth No. 313 to connect with City of Hope experts, participate in meet and greets and learn more about our breakthrough work. We can't wait to see you at #ASH24. Visit https://lnkd.in/eKqnhbtg to learn more.

Combining his love for cycling with a passion for giving back, Rick Lawley and his cycling team have raised nearly $4 million for City of Hope since 2007. Every year, they ride 600 miles across California over the course of a week, a journey Rick takes in honor of five family members who’ve battled cancer. Through his cycling and fundraising, Rick had become very familiar with City of Hope. So, when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, he knew exactly where to go. His story: https://bit.ly/4fsYLDY

Of all the lessons Ravi Salgia, M.D., Ph.D., learned from his father, one piece of advice continues to drive him today: “Never forget your patients.” Now, as professor and chair of the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research and the Arthur & Rosalie Kaplan Chair in Medical Oncology at City of Hope, Dr. Salgia is at the forefront of City of Hope’s research efforts to find a cure for lung cancer. His vision, however, extends even further — and he's determined to turn these breakthroughs into a cure for all cancers.

City of Hope is proud to be named one of Becker's Healthcare's 2024 “Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs!” “This recognition from Becker’s is something of which we should all be proud,” said Marcel van den Brink, MD, PhD, president of City of Hope Los Angeles and City of Hope National Medical Center and the Deana and Steve Campbell Chief Physician Executive Distinguished Chair. “It is encouraging and reinforces our commitment to our patients to give them the best treatment. It also enhances and expands our national reputation and awareness as one of the leading comprehensive cancer centers in the country.” Read more: https://bit.ly/40QDDDj

This New Year’s Day, City of Hope patient Thom Mrozek will realize a lifelong dream: riding in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. He’ll be aboard the City of Hope float, alongside one of the people who helped save his life: oncologist Stephen J. Forman, M.D. In 2012, Thom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was caught early enough to be treated successfully. He went through major surgery and months of chemotherapy and beat the odds, remaining cancer free for 12 years, unheard of among pancreatic cancer patients, where the 10-year survival rate is only about 1%. On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, read his story of resilience and hope. https://lnkd.in/gux5VxzG

Known for its legacy as a garden campus, City of Hope dedicated a new, 1.65-acre park on its Duarte campus yesterday. The Ted Schwartz Family Hope & Healing Park is officially open and joins the Rose Garden, Argyros Garden and Japanese Garden as yet another tranquil space that offers patients and their families a peaceful sanctuary for reflection, respite and connection with nature. Named in honor of grateful patient and true City of Hope friend, Ted Schwartz, and his family – and in recognition of Ted’s transformative $20 million gift to accelerate blood cancer research – the park is an uplifting reminder of Ted’s courageous journey with lymphoma and his deep desire to help other cancer patients experience remission sooner. “I told [Dr. Rosen] if I get out of this thing, I’m going to come back and we’re going to do something really special to help people,” he says. “I told him we were going to cure this disease together.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3MJqMhQ

Join us at the 13th Annual BMT & Cell Therapy Winter Workshop on Dec. 6 in San Diego, ahead of the 66th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition (#ASH24). City of Hope, in partnership with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, invites you to a dynamic event focused on the latest advancements in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cell therapy. This in-person and virtual workshop will cover 18 rapid-fire talks presenting innovative, unpublished research. Only virtual registration available. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaf9pNB2

Congratulations to Shady Eldaif, M.D., director of Thoracic Oncology with City of Hope Atlanta, for joining the American Lung Association's Georgia Leadership Board! Dr. Eldaif, alongside the 12 other members of the board and the Lung Association, will play a crucial role in developing and elevating the Lung Association’s lifesaving efforts, advocating for improved lung health and increasing resources to fund lung programs and services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVJKGvbe

Please join us in celebrating Dan Steinberg, B.S.N., R.N., a new DAISY Award (The DAISY Foundation) honoree! Dan is a stem cell transplant nurse at City of Hope Phoenix — and we're happy to have him as part of our incredible team. Dan, we applaud your compassion and commitment to our patients!