The foundation of our tournament
Every year we share the story of Dave Eggleston and the history behind this inspiring fundraiser. Dave was a leader and a founding member of this original City of Hope Golf Classic that now bears his name. For those of you who are here for the first time, Daves’ story is what has given longevity to this amazing weekend. Dave was generous and robust, he loved life! He was an avid angler, pilot, innovative entrepreneur and a valued executive with Southern California's Panelized Structures, Inc. In 1995 Dave passed, leaving a void in the lives of his family and his many cherished friends. Although he knew that he was in failing health, he never wavered from living passionately. Dave devoted tireless energy towards the fulfillment of City of Hope’s mission. Fundraising was one of his fortes, it was hard to say no to Dave. Because of the dedication and vision of people like Dave, City of Hope is able to continue its breakthrough research, providing life-saving treatments to thousands of patients afflicted with devastating cancer, diabetes and other diseases. We sincerely hope that, like Dave, you live your life with passion and support causes that matter. Thank you for for for your generosity, and thank you for understanding that it matters.
City of Hope’s mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
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City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives.
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City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope™.
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YOUR GIFTS AT WORK:
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ACCELERATE RESEARCH: Speed is an imperative at City of Hope. Your gifts accelerate high-potential research that can lead to new therapies, new discoveries and better outcomes for patients.
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DEMOCRATIZE CANCER CARE: Philanthropy is accelerating our efforts to scale our national system and bring the latest advances in cancer care to more patients, families and communities across the country.
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EXPAND HOPE: Philanthropic support is helping City of Hope expand its physical capacity, enhance the patient experience, and deliver care closer to people’s homes and support networks.
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ATTRACT BOLD AND INNOVATIVE THINKERS: Philanthropy helps us recruit and support the innovative leaders, top clinicians, pioneering scientists and extraordinary nurses who build on exciting advances to save more lives.