City of Hope to Auction Items From Bob Dylan & More as Part of Spirit of Life Gala Honoring Larry Mestel
Items and experiences will be offered through Fandiem and Julien's Auctions to support breast cancer research.
City of Hope's Spirit of Life gala, honoring Primary Wave founder Larry Mestel, has reached full capacity, but donors can still contribute via a new online auction. Fandiem and Julien's Auctions will host the event, showcasing memorabilia from renowned artists such as Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Sammy Hagar, and Billy Joel. Bids can be placed from October 1st through Fandiem Relics, the memorabilia site of Fandiem.
Additionally, a sweepstakes opportunity exists to meet the Swedish metal band Sabaton backstage during their Nov. 12 performance at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
Starting October 23rd, fans bidding on Julien's Auctions can acquire items such as a street sign signed by Joel, artwork by Dylan, and a violin played by Itzhak Perlman. Mestel expressed his gratitude to the music community for coming together in support of cancer research and care. Alissa Pollack, president of Mediabase and global music marketing, RCS Worldwide/iHeart Media and president of City of Hope's MFEI board, remarked on the significance of these offerings for fans.
The Music, Film, and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) group has, over the past five decades, raised more than $180 million for research and patient care through partnerships with artists, executives, and industry partners. The gala will be held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on October 27th, featuring performances from Melissa Etheridge, Stevie Nicks, and Jackson Browne.
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