Las Vegas Rallies for City of Hope's First Walk for Hope in the City, Raising Funds for Lifesaving Cancer Research
Patients, survivors, caregivers and families joined entertainer Donny Osmond, the event's "Headliner for Hope," to honor loved ones and stand with people facing cancer
LAS VEGAS, October 26, 2026--City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, welcomed more than 1,700 patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters to its inaugural Walk for Hope Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 24. Together, walkers raised more than $220,000 and counting for lifesaving cancer research and care.
Entertainer and longtime City of Hope supporter Donny Osmond served as the event's inaugural "Headliner for Hope," helping introduce Walk for Hope to the Las Vegas community and rally participation in the lead-up to the event. He and his wife, Debbie, led Team Debbie & Donny Osmond, joining walkers at the Civic Center in downtown Las Vegas.
With a nearly 50-year history, Walk for Hope is City of Hope's signature community fundraising campaign and event series, uniting patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters to honor loved ones, celebrate survivors and raise funds for lifesaving cancer research and compassionate care. In 2023, Walk for Hope expanded beyond Southern California to communities where City of Hope operates cancer centers, and now continues its growth with the inaugural Las Vegas event.
Philanthropy powers City of Hope's work, from early-stage discovery to the clinical trials that bring new therapies to patients.
Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, served as a local sponsor of the event, helping bring the walk to the Las Vegas community.
"Walk for Hope is hope in action, and the Las Vegas community has shown us what that truly means," said Kristin Bertell, chief philanthropy officer at City of Hope. "City of Hope isn't defined solely by where we have buildings, but by the people and communities who believe in our mission to end cancer for all. For years, Las Vegas donors, volunteers and corporate partners have helped advance that mission, and this inaugural walk is a powerful reflection of their continued commitment. We're deeply grateful to Lennar and everyone who came together to make this special day possible."
The walk brought together a community where access to specialized cancer care remains a challenge. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Nevada, and the state has about half the number of oncologists relative to its population compared with the national average. City of Hope is committed to expanding access to the latest cancer breakthroughs, and its national network offers more than 700 active clinical trials.