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Carls Furniture’s Jayson Friedman serves as grand marshal of benefit walk for City of Hope
Contact: Jennifer Healy 800.779.5893 jhealy@coh.org HIGH POINT, N.C., April 8, 2008 – More than 300 representatives from High Point's business community and home furnishings industry members braved the rain and cold to fight cancer at the third annual Hike for Hope event the morning of Saturday, April 5. The two mile walk, led by Grand Marshal Jayson Friedman of Carls Furniture, raised more than $48,000 for City of Hope, a leading research and treatment institution for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The route started and finished at the High Point Market Transportation Terminal and followed a scenic route through downtown.
“I am thrilled with the outstanding turnout we had at Saturday’s Hike for Hope,” said Friedman. “It is great to see so many members of the home furnishings industry partner with the residents of High Point to support the groundbreaking research programs at City of Hope, which benefit patients everywhere.”
The National Home Furnishings Industry chapter was created by a group of industry leaders who wanted to help in the search for a cure for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, and currently encompasses representatives from all facets of the industry including retail, manufacturing and publishing. To date, the group has raised more than $40 million for City of Hope. About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org . # # #
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