Belfort Furniture’s Mike Huber to Receive City of Hope’s Top Philanthropic Award

DULLES, VA – Belfort Furniture announces that City of Hope’s National Home Furnishings Industry group will present Mike Huber, Chief Executive Officer, with The Spirit of Life^® Award, City of Hope’s most prestigious honor, at the annual Spirit of Life gala on April 3, 2011. The event, which benefits lifesaving cancer research, education and treatment at City of Hope, will be held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.

“It’s a privilege to receive this award from an institution that is on the cutting edge of cancer research,” Huber said. “Together, the home furnishings industry and City of Hope will continue to work toward advancing innovative science and turning it into new treatments for patients battling life-threatening diseases.”

Huber has announced that he will match pledges, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $25,000 for the Walk for Hope, Women’s Cancers, Women’s Cures. The walk will take place in Washington, DC on Sunday, April 10^th.  City of Hope's women’s cancers research, treatment and education programs are leading the way to women's cures. To register and join the Belfort Team or to make a donation, visit Belfort Furniture’s website, www.belfortfurniture.com or nationalevents.cityofhope.org/goto/Belfort.

“We are pleased to recognize Mike Huber for his steadfast commitment to the fight against cancer,” said Shannon Sullivan, Director of Development, City of Hope. “He recognizes the critical role of research in making cancer a manageable and ultimately curable disease. City of Hope is fortunate to have his support and commitment to our mission.”

Belfort Furniture, a family-owned business, opened its doors in 1987 in an industrial park in          Herndon, Virginia. with one employee. Today, Belfort is strategically situated just north of Dulles Airport in Loudoun County, one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, The company employs more than 160 associates with 100,000 square feet of showrooms and more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse space. Belfort sells the most sought after furniture manufacturer lines available in the industry and is ranked as a “Top 100 Retailer” by Furniture Today. Belfort’s success can be attributed to Huber’s passion for the furniture business and his entrepreneurial vision to build and grow Washington, D.C., area’s largest furniture store.

For more information on City of Hope’s National Home Furnishings Industry, visit www.cityofhope.org/nhfi.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.