Creating Your Legacy of Hope

Stephen Miller was known for his generosity and deep devotion to family, qualities that shaped both his life and the legacy he chose to leave behind.

In 2014, Stephen faced multiple myeloma and received care at City of Hope. He spoke openly with his family about the trust he placed in his care team and his appreciation for the coordinated, dedicated and compassionate approach he experienced.

The care he received extended his life by nearly a decade. Time that he was able to spend with loved ones, at home and engaged in the moments that mattered most to him. “He loved life so much, and he absolutely treasured City of Hope for each additional day they gave him,” shares Stephen’s sister, Sylvia.

Years before knowing his long-term plans, he had quietly supported City of Hope through frequent donations to fund treatments and cures for other patients. Stephen included a gift to City of Hope in his will that will support cancer research, provide hope and save lives far into the future.

ADVANCING CARE, IMPROVING LIVES

Hope Lives Here

Sometimes hope is found in a new treatment. Sometimes hope is found in a conversation that brings clarity. And sometimes, it’s simply the reassurance that no one has to face a serious illness alone.

At City of Hope®, that sense of hope is built through the connection of leading-edge science and compassionate, personalized care. Every patient’s journey is different, and care is designed with the whole person in mind. We treat the disease while supporting the patient’s overall well-being.

For some, it’s a breakthrough therapy tailored to their specific diagnosis. For others, it’s a team of experts helping them navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence.

Often, it’s the quieter moments of support — relief from pain, help managing side effects or simply the reassurance that they are not facing this alone.

Behind these moments is a connection between research and real-world care.

Discoveries don’t stay in the lab. They move quickly into clinical trials and treatment, bringing new possibilities to patients through immunotherapy, precision medicine and other emerging approaches.

This is what defines the experience at City of Hope. We focus on advancing science while improving how life is lived during and after treatment. And it’s only possible because of people like you.

Your support helps turn discovery into action, expand access to care and ensure that more patients and families can find hope when they need it most.

New Access to Cancer Care

A cancer diagnosis used to mean traveling far from home. Today, that’s changing. For patients and families
across the nation, new hope is closer than ever.

City of Hope® is expanding access to care by connecting research and treatment in more communities nationwide. Through a growing network of cancer centers and specialty hospitals, more people can receive advanced therapies, join clinical trials and benefit from expert care without leaving behind the people and places they love.

That progress is changing what a diagnosis can mean. Patients have more options. Treatments are more precise and effective. For families, those advances mean more than medical progress. They mean more time at home. More milestones shared. More hope for what’s ahead.

This kind of care is built on more than a century of research and innovation. As a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, City of Hope brings together scientists and physicians to turn discoveries into new treatments and deliver them to patients faster.

Supporters who include City of Hope in their plans help ensure that breakthroughs continue, that care reaches more communities and that all patients have the same chance for time, connection and hope. Through a gift, you can help carry that progress forward and bring hope closer to home for generations to come.

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THE FUTURE TO FIND A CURE

Advancing Hope

Not long ago, a cancer diagnosis came with far fewer options and far less hope. Today, thanks to decades of research and innovation, 70% of patients now survive at least five years after a cancer diagnosis.

That progress has transformed lives. Nearly 19 million Americans are living with or beyond cancer. It’s a powerful sign of how far we’ve come. But survival tells only part of the story. For many, the impact of cancer continues after the treatment ends.

Survivors continue to face lasting health challenges, emotional strain and financial pressure even after treatment ends.

And with more than 2.1 million new cancer cases expected in 2026 alone, the need for continued progress is clear.

At City of Hope, the next chapter in cancer care is already taking shape. Researchers and clinicians are advancing therapies that are more precise, effective and less invasive.

With your support, we continue to move discoveries forward to bring us closer to cures. A gift from your will or estate can help fund the breakthroughs that give future generations more time and hope. Use the form below to request your free guide, Imagine a Cure for Every Patient to learn how you can help today.

Secure Your Own Legacy of Hope

Did you know?

The legacy you leave is in your control. By planning now, you shape the future for your family and the causes dear to you. You have a variety of options available, including gifts that cost you nothing today, pay you income for life, reduce your taxes and other benefits. Find out how by returning the enclosed form to request your free copy of Imagine a Cure for Every Patient.
No impact today. A gift in your will or trust won’t affect your current finances.
Potential tax savings. Donating appreciated assets may reduce capital gains and estate taxes.
Make a lasting difference. Your gift could help advance cures for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

To find out more, use the form at the bottom of this page to request your free copy of Imagine a Cure for Every Patient and other guides to learn more and help ensure your wishes are followed according to your plan.

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Donors who have included City of Hope in their will, trust or estate plans are honored as members of the Legacy of Hope Society. If you’ve already included us in your plans, please let us know.