IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, announced today that multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera will perform at its “Promises of Hope” fundraiser.
The Sept. 14 event at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach is being chaired by longtime City of Hope champion George Wall. The evening is a celebration of City of Hope’s promise to deliver the most advanced research and cancer treatment to the people of Orange County. The event will bring together philanthropic and community leaders from across the region who recognize the importance of City of Hope’s lifesaving mission.
Funds raised will benefit Orange County’s only specialty cancer hospital, opening in 2025.
“City of Hope, recently recognized as one of the Top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report, is advancing cancer cures, treatment and research with the opening of Orange County’s only specialty cancer hospital,” said Annette M. Walker, president, City of Hope Orange County. “We remain immensely grateful to everyone who welcomed us to OC and to our current and future supporters who are helping us fulfil our vision to make hope a reality for cancer patients and their families.”
The 73-bed, six-story hospital will be seamlessly connected to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, which has served thousands of patients since it opened in 2022.
“City of Hope's ongoing commitment to expanding cancer care in Orange County reflects the unwavering support of our philanthropic leaders,” said Kristin Bertell, chief philanthropy officer at City of Hope. “Your steadfast leadership and partnership are crucial as we continue to shape our vision — in Orange County and beyond. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Christina Aguilera for her incredible support and commitment to our mission. Brick by brick, we are paving the way toward a future where all cancers can be cured.”
Residents of Orange County and beyond are invited to join the celebration. For more information on ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, please visit PromisesOfHope.givesmart.com.
About Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter renowned for her powerful voice and hit songs. Throughout her career, she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the third female artist, and fourth overall, to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). She has won seven Grammy Awards, including two Latin Grammy Awards - with the most recent being the 2022 Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album on behalf of AGUILERA, her second Spanish-language album. She has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and holds the prestigious honor of being the only artist under the age of 30 included in Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. Additionally, in 2021 she received the inaugural Music Icon Award at the People’s Choice Awards, followed by the Spirit of Hope Award at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards and the Advocate for Change Award at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. Aguilera continues to use her voice for good, having served as global spokesperson for Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief effort since 2009 and has helped raise over $150 million for the World Food Program and other hunger relief agencies, in addition to raising awareness for various social conversations around domestic violence and LGBTQ+ equality.
About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. 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 that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. 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 cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope™. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
