Industry drives momentum building up to Spirit of Life gala
HIGH POINT — Preparing for the 2026 Spirit of Life gala set during the spring High Point Market, the International Home Furnishings Industry group and City of Hope are issuing a final call for support.
As the event draws closer, the organizing committee encourages additional participation from industry leaders and emphasizes City of Hope‘s national and global impact, which has been supported by the International Home Furnishings Industry group with more than $100 million since its partnership began in 1965.
To date, the 2026 event has raised more than $1 million for City of Hope.
This year’s Spirit of Life Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Kevin O’Connor in recognition of his leadership and longstanding commitment to advancing City of Hope’s mission.
Crrent top sponsors are:
- Presenting Sponsor: ($100,000): Rooms To Go
- Honoree Circle Sponsors: ($50,000): Ashley Furniture, LS Direct, Samson Marketing, Surya
- Diamond Sponsors: ($25,000): Baer’s Furniture, Berkshire Hathaway: Jordan’s, Nebraska Furniture Mart, RC Willey and Star Furniture, City Furniture, Classic Home, Darvin Furniture, Flexsteel, Haverty’s Furniture, Hooker Furniture, J.B. Hunt, Kuka Home, La-Z-Boy, Liberty Furniture, Manwah, Raymour & Flanigan, Tempur Sealy
- Platinum Sponsor ($15,000): The TJX Companies
- Gold Sponsors: ($10,000): American Furniture Warehouse, Andmore, JBS Couros, Jofran, Magnussen Home, Morris Furniture, Serta Simmons Bedding, Skyline Furniture, Wayfair, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
- Silver Sponsors: ($5,000): AICO, Bernhardt Furniture, BrandSource, Broyhill Family Foundation, Davis Direct, El Dorado Furniture, FMG/Wells Fargo, Forvis Mazars, Glen Raven, Markor International/Vivet Inc., Massood Logistics, Matter Brothers, Norwalk Furniture, Nourison, Designer Group: Otto and Moore, Wheeless Designs & CH Designs, Vanguard Furniture
- Reception Sponsor: ($10,000): Amazon
- Photo Booth Sponsor: ($10,000): Belfort Furniture
- Champagne Sponsors: ($5,000): Crypton, Linon/Powell
The gala is set for Friday, April 24, at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons.
For City of Hope’s past Spirit of Life awards, view the honorees here. To support or register for this event, visit CityofHope.org/IHFI-Gala. For more information, contact Loren Boyko at (626) 222-9764, or send an email to ihfievents@coh.org.
To learn more about the West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament, the industry’s other flagship fundraising event taking place June 8, and to register online, click here. For more information, contact Cathleen Tighe at (323) 459-5130, or send an email to ihfievents@coh.org.
