Saturday, March 14th 


Pendry Hotel

690 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660


6:00 P.M.


"Let's Be Frank About Cancer" will host its 12th Annual gala fundraiser at the stunning Pendry Hotel Newport Beach, CA on Saturday, March 14, 2026, to support cancer research at City of Hope. Let's Be Frank is expected to raise roughly $1,000,000 for City of Hope at this year's fabulous evening of dinner, live entertainment, dancing, auction and awards. 


We are privileged to recognize this year's Frank Di Bella Humanitarian Award recipients, Teri Hausman Brusco and Bo Brusco and the Hausman Family Foundation and our 2026 Champion for Hope Award Recipient, Sheriff Don Barnes, Orange County Sheriff's Department.  This black-tie affair was started by Mr. Frank Di Bella, a City of Hope patient and cancer survivor, and benefits City of Hope Orange County and cancer research under the direction of Sumanta K. Pal, M.D.


On behalf of City of Hope, we appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to your participation.  Please contact Jaime Byrne at (213) 446-5632 or [email protected] to discuss your donation or any questions you may have. Thank you for your generous support!


Event Schedule


6:00 P.M. - General Reception 
7:15 P.M. - Dinner and Program 
10:00 P.M. - Conclusion of Event 


Attire: black tie 

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 AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.


To help maintain a healthy environment, enhance safety, and lower the risk of COVID-19 spread, City of Hope events may have special protocols in place.

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City of Hope

Location

Pendry Newport Beach, Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, USA
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