CITY OF HOPE AND THE FORUM PARTNER FOR CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT ON THE FLOOR OF THE FORUM ON JULY 29; Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian West, Khloé Kardashian and Kendall Jenner & Other Celebrities to Host Tables at First Annual ‘If Only’ Texas Hold’Em Charity Poker Tournament

Los Angeles, CA – July 10, 2018 – There are so many “If Onlys” when it comes to cancer and medical research and that is the overriding theme for the kick off of the first annual “If Only” Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Presented by the Forum and City of Hope’s Future Hope Committee, this inspiring fundraiser has been set for Sunday, July 29, at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Doors open at 12 p.m. with the games beginning at 1 p.m. This luminary-filled event is being hosted by Shelli & Irving Azoff, Madison Square Garden and City of Hope, the nonprofit clinical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian West, Khloé Kardashian and Kendall Jenner will be in attendance, each hosting their own table. The Kardashians and Jenners have been long-time supporters of the City of Hope and its mission and were the first to jump on the opportunity to advocate for this worthy cause. In striving to bring a new level of awareness to the organization and help raise critical funds, parts of this event will be included in an upcoming Keeping Up with the Kardashians episode, which will air later this year.

Winners will receive unforgettable prizes, including front row tickets and VIP Experience for the upcoming Eagles and Fleetwood Mac concerts with the opportunity to come backstage and meet members of the band and take a photo, Callaway golf clubs customized at Callaway headquarters in Carlsbad, tickets to the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas, Lorraine Schwartz Diamond Against Evil Eve Bracelet, and more.

Included in the price of ticket will be incredible food, amenities, and extravagant raffle prizes. Featured food and beverage offerings such as Boo’s Philly Cheesesteaks, Hansen’s Cakes, Tyler Texas, Cookie Good, Carney’s Cake, Justin Wines, champagne from the Bubble Tap Trailer, and tasty tequila of the stars from Casamigos will be available. The event will also feature a Paige Jeans booth, adorable and adoptable dogs from Bark ‘n Bitches, foot spa treatment from the Barefoot Trailer, and hair and make-up glam experiences by Mane Addicts in the Forum’s renowned backstage dressing rooms.

The Azoffs are bringing together celebrity friends and entertainment industry impresarios to benefit City of Hope. Long-time City of Hope campaigner Tyler Barth was instrumental in bringing all parties together for this once in a lifetime event.

For sponsorship opportunities and tickets, please visit https://www.cityofhope.org/forumpoker.

Tickets will also be available on-site:

Forum

3900 W. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, CA 90305

City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 49 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with locations throughout Southern California. It is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation, diabetes and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs based on technology developed at the institution. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram.

The award-winning “Fabulous” Forum, is celebrating its 50^th anniversary in 2018. The Forum, located in Inglewood, California, is the largest indoor performance venue in the country designed with a focus on music and entertainment, in addition to select sporting events. The interior of the bowl features flexible seating that ranges from 17,500 seats to 7,000 seats, enabling the venue to attract a wide variety of premier events. Fans at the Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet of event level hospitality offerings, including merchandise, along with food and beverage options from some of SoCal’s most celebrated brands. A tinted glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the performance. A 40,000 square foot outdoor terrace surrounds the perimeter of the building and offers food and beverage options, as well as comfortable furnishings, to further elevate guests’ enjoyment. The Forum delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for all thanks to its superior acoustics, intimate ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, the Forum includes nine, star-caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort.  The Forum is owned and operated by The Madison Square Garden Company.  In addition to the Forum, The Madison Square Garden Company owns or operates Madison Square Garden, The Theater at MSG, Radio City Music Hall, the Chicago Theatre, the Wang Theatre, and the Beacon Theater. For more information on the Forum, please visit www.fabulousforum.com