February 4, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 4

In this issue:

• Former City of Hope scientist gives $5 million to support new academic center at City of Hope
• Grant supports key studies in pancreatic cancer mechanisms
• Fundraising efforts quicken after 2007 successes
• Apartment provides temporary sanctuary for patients after radiation therapy
• Auxiliaries join forces in Los Angeles event
• Construction industry leaders build vital support for City of Hope

The gloves are off
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, left, and Los Angeles Police Department Chief William J. Bratton settle in to watch the 14th annual Fight for Life boxing tournament, which benefited City of Hope.

A capacity crowd of nearly 5,000 spectators watched two dozen professionally trained boxers from the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department, Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department duke it out in the November boxing tournament at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.  The 2007 competition raised more than $500,000 for research, education and treatment at City of Hope.  (Photo by:  Thomas Brown)