Page 5 - City of Hope 2023 NLIC Spirit of Life Journal

A note from the 2023
Spirit of Life® Honoree
To my family, friends, colleagues, and partners at City of Hope who have generously supported this
campaign; I am truly blessed, humbled, honored, and grateful for your love, friendship, and recognition.
Nearly a decade ago, an idea was born by a few thoughtful, passionate, and generous people – to form a National Life Insurance Council in partnership with City of Hope. The purpose was simple, to raise awareness and fundraising dollars to support the critical work that City of Hope is doing to cure cancer and diabetes. Recognizing that the life insurance industry has a vested interest in advancing research, improving the lives of patients, and finding cures, our council has raised millions of dollars with City of Hope, and engaged thousands of people in our industry along the way.
Visiting City of Hope is a life changing experience. The campus is a world class facility. It is on the leading edge of cancer and diabetes research, management, treatment, and cures. But the real inspiration comes from seeing the compassion, care, and humanity that the doctors, researchers and staff have for their patients. These are world class doctors and researchers that are passionate about their field of work, their patients, and City of Hope. At the gala, you’ll have the chance to listen to, and be inspired by some of the doctors who are making life changing advancements in the field of Type 1 Diabetes.
My wife and I dream of a day when our children are cured of Type 1 Diabetes. We believe City of Hope is the organization that can make this dream come true. Funding the research is necessary to finding the cure.
I consider myself fortunate to be a part of the National Life Insurance Council, to work for an outstanding and supportive company, Prudential, and in an industry that does so much good for so many people. Purchasing life insurance is an act of love, and so is the support you give to City of Hope.
Thank you again for your generous support and for attending the 2023 Spirit of Life Gala. With heartfelt gratitude,
Executive Vice President, Prudential