Mission

   City of Hope is transforming the future of health. Every day we turn science into practical benefit. We turn hope into reality. We accomplish this through exquisite care, innovative research and vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes.

Where your support goes

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is one of only 45 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. Our role as leaders in patient care, basic and clinical research, and the translation of science into tangible benefit is widely acknowledged.

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully.

City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and communities. Each day, we live out our credo: 

The results 

 City of Hope is one of only 47 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest designation bestowed by the National Cancer Institute for excellence in cancer treatment, research, prevention and education.

    City of Hope is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S.News & World Report.

    City of Hope is a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), meaning our research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation.

    Excellence in bone marrow and stem cell transplants: our program is one of the largest and most successful in the world, with unrivaled survival rates.

    In the 2014 fiscal year, City of Hope was awarded more than $72.9 million in research grants and received approximately $249.8 million in revenues from patented technologies.

    City of Hope has earned its sixth consecutive Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award.

    City of Hope is part of ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network), the world's largest cancer research collaboration devoted to precision medicine.

    We were recently awarded the highest level of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for our exceptional level of cancer care, "Three-Year with Commendation." This is the second consecutive time that we have received this prestigious rating.

    City of Hope has earned the highest rating - 4 stars - from the nation’s leading charity watchdog, Charity Navigator. The four-star rating reflect City of Hope's sound fiscal management, financial stability and growth.