Primary Wave’s Larry Mestel receives City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award, raising millions of dollars for cancer research
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
City of Hope is a US cancer research and treatment organisation that raises money from supporters, including people in the entertainment industry. Its Spirit of Life Award recognises a person who has helped lead its fundraising efforts.
Larry Mestel founded Primary Wave Music, a company that works with artists and manages music rights. The gala brought together music figures and other supporters to raise funds for research and patient care.
Some of the money is intended for CAR T cell therapy and other cellular immunotherapies, which use or alter cells to help fight cancer, as well as breast cancer research and care. Fundraising for medical research can help support work on treatments and services for patients.
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