LOS ANGELES — More than 440 home furnishings industry professionals helped raise nearly $900,000 for City of Hope during the annual West Coast Golf, Tennis and Pickleball Tournament.
Held on June 9 in Coto de Caza, California, the event honored Harold Hudson, vice president of business development at Summer Classics and Gabby, as well as Jeff Child, president of RC Willey, for their contributions and commitment to the cause.
Following the event, attendees gathered for an evening of connection and celebration, complete with auctions, dinner, and recognition of this year’s honorees. The program featured a presentation by Kristin J. Bertell, chief philanthropy officer at City of Hope, who offered insights into the organization’s progress and mission. She also presented event cochair Rick Powell with City of Hope’s Volunteer Impact Award, which recognizes exceptional volunteers whose lifetime contributions have had a transformative impact on City of Hope’s mission and the community at large. Powell has spearheaded the event since 1992 when he received City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award.
Bertell was followed by Michael Burton, City of Hope patient speaker and vice president of sales for Uniters North America. Known as “Miracle Mike,” Burton underwent a groundbreaking stem cell and CAR T-cell transplant procedure that not only saved his life but also advanced the future of cancer treatment.
City of Hope thanked all attendees and recognized the event’s dedicated committee and longtime cochairs: Debra Tous, Neil Friedman, Irene Crowell, Larry Furiani, Jaclyn Jimenez, Ryan Mahoney and Chuck Reilly.
This year’s top sponsors received special recognition:
Emerald sponsor $35,000 – Mary Jayne and Jeff Child.
Platinum sponsors $25,000 – Ashjer LLC, J.B. Hunt Final Mile, Living Spaces, Michael Nicholas Designs.
Gold sponsors $15,000 – Andmore, ES Kluft, GigaCloud, Jonathan Louis, Parker House, RC Willey, Sunbrella, Tempur Sealy.
Silver sponsors $10,000 – HH2, King Koil, LS Direct, Moore & Van Allen, Najarian Furniture, Planned Furniture Promotions, Progressive Leasing, Richard Frinier Design Studio, Serta Simmons, Sit ‘n Sleep, Summer Classics.
Copper sponsors $5,000 – American First Finance, Bosch, Julie Campbell, Diamond Mattress, ElectroLux, Flex2Communicate, GE, Nader’s Furniture, Ortho Mattress, Roth Living, Serta Mattress-Salt Lake City, Snap Finance, Sub-Zero Group Southwest, Surya, TCL, Dave Thompson Family, Vizio Televisions.
The 2026 West Coast Golf, Tennis and Pickleball Tournament will honor Javier Sanchez, president and CEO of Jonathan Louis, and another honoree to be announced. The event is scheduled for June 8, 2026. For more information on how to support and get involved, please email IHFIevents@coh.org.
