# Primary Wave’s Larry Mestel receives City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award, raising millions of dollars for cancer research

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/primary-waves-larry-mestel-receives-city-of-hopes-spirit-of-life-award-raising-millions-of-dollars-for-cancer-research/
- Published: 2026-10-29T07:07:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T07:54:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Music Business Worldwide
- Original article: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/primary-waves-larry-mestel-receives-city-of-hopes-spirit-of-life-award-raising-millions-of-dollars-for-cancer-research/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Health, Medicine

## Key points

- Larry Mestel received City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award.
- His campaign raised millions for cancer research and care.
- Proceeds will support immunotherapies and breast cancer work.

## Summary

Primary Wave Music founder and CEO Larry Mestel received City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award at its annual entertainment industry gala in West Hollywood. The event concluded a fundraising campaign led by Mestel, with proceeds supporting cancer research and care.

City of Hope did not disclose the total raised, but Mestel said it amounted to millions of dollars. Funds will support CAR T cell therapy and other cellular immunotherapies, as well as breast cancer research and care. Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge and Jackson Browne performed; fundraising also included online auctions, sweepstakes and music-themed experiences, with TikTok sponsoring the gala for the first time.

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