(l-r) Jake Jabs, American Furniture Warehouse and Rick Powell, Ashjer LLC

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2009 — More than 400 members of City of Hope’s National Home Furnishings Industry gathered at the 18th annual West Coast Golf and Tennis Tournament to honor Jake Jabs, president and chief executive officer of American Furniture Warehouse, with City of Hope’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes outstanding philanthropic and business accomplishments. The event raised over $400,000 for City of Hope’s groundbreaking research and treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

“I’m honored to receive this prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from City of Hope and to support the institution’s efforts to advance medical knowledge and pursue scientific research so that the people here and everywhere have access to the highest quality medical care,“ said Jabs.

“Industry support is a hallmark of City of Hope. The groundbreaking research that occurs every day at our institution would not be possible without the support of the National Home Furnishings industry and leaders like Jake,” said Michael Sandler, director, National Home Furnishings Industry, City of Hope.

In its 18-year history, the West Coast Golf and Tennis Tournament and dinner have raised more than $4 million for City of Hope. For more information about the National Home Furnishing Industry, click here.