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8 unusual facts about City of Hope National Medical Center


Alexander Crutchfield

He is among the youngest recipients ever of the City of Hope National Medical Center-an NCI-designated Cancer Center Spirit of Life Award, the highest philanthropic honor bestowed by the cancer research and treatment facility which recognizes outstanding business and philanthropic leadership.

Herman Platt

Platt was a key supporter of and fundraiser for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, the Jewish Home for the Aging, the City of Hope National Medical Center and the UCLA Foundation.

Jason Flom

In addition, Flom has supported various medical research organizations including The T.J. Martell Foundation and City of Hope.

Jump for the Cause

She stated that she was hoping to raise $700,000 for City of Hope, a cancer-care center in California, United States.

Leslie Gonda

Beyond this, he has donated to the City of Hope Cancer Center and is known for his generosity in giving gold coins to his employees' children.

Pamela Rosen Lampitt

As a result, Lampitt is active in the South Jersey Chapter of the City of Hope, a cancer research institution.

Richard Palmese

In addition to winning music industry awards, Palmese was awarded the City of Hope’s “Spirit of Life” award, the highest form of recognition that City of Hope gives to a volunteer, in 2005.

Todd R. Wanek

In 2006, he received the Spirit of Life award from the City of Hope cancer research center for his fundraising efforts.


Michael M. Meguid

Over the next five years (1979–1984) he was Associate Surgeon at City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California; UCLA Medical School; and the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.


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