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AREA CHEFS, VINEYARDS OFFER THEIR BEST IN SUPPORT OF CANCER RESEARCH AT SECOND ANNUAL NOVEMBERFEST Metromixs LeeAnn Trotter to Host Hundreds at City of Hope Benefit, November 5

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               CONTACT:   Jennifer Healy, 847-583-8600 or
                           626-628-8850 (pager)
                           jhealy@coh.org
                           Linda Ballard, 847-583-8600
                           lballard@coh.org
                           Kathy Harris
                           773-774-1919
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AREA CHEFS, VINEYARDS OFFER THEIR BEST IN SUPPORT
OF CANCER RESEARCH AT SECOND ANNUAL NOVEMBERFEST
Metromixs LeeAnn Trotter to Host Hundreds at City of Hope Benefit, November 5

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) October 17 2003-- This fall, chefs from restaurants throughout Chicago are taking steps to fight this devastating disease at the second annual Novemberfest: A Celebration of Food, Wine and Spirits on Wednesday, November 5. Guests will enjoy a sampling of the most creative work from over 30 chefs, and an array of wines and spirits will be offered to enjoy with the fare. Metromix host LeeAnn Trotter will serve as the events emcee.

Novemberfest raises funds for cancer research, treatment and education at City of Hope Cancer Center, a world-renowned leader in research and treatment to prevent, combat and ultimately cure cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.

Novemberfest: A Celebration of Food, Wine and Spirits, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the legendary Excalibur, 632 North Dearborn in Chicago. Tickets for the event are $75 per person.

City of Hope is honored to have so many of Chicagos best restaurants supporting this event," said Linda Ballard, senior director of Development at City of Hope. This event is a fun, unique way for us to support -- and recognize -- the innovative research and treatment programs at City of Hope, and share it with the people of Chicago."
For more information or to purchase tickets for this event, call Katherine Riley at 847-583-8600.

Ongoing Research Vital for a Cure
Research is key to not only treating cancer, but also detecting and even preventing it. City of Hope Cancer Center is at the forefront of some of the most promising research in the nation. Eighty-five cents of every dollar raised goes directly to research, and money raised from events like Novemberfest benefits local communities through City of Hopes collaborations with regional medical centers and academic institutions.
The City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is renowned for its treatment and research to combat cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. Work conducted at City of Hope is shared with medical centers worldwide and touches the lives of millions of people everywhere, including the Chicago area.
For more information about how you can support City of Hopes lifesaving research and treatment programs, please call 1-800-260-HOPE, or visit the Web site at www.cityofhope.org. City of Hope, Where the Power of Knowledge Saves Lives.
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