City of Hope Unveils Farouk Shami Positive Image Center

Through his fundraising efforts, Shami has helped raise over $1 million and donated CHI Power Plus products to City of Hope.

City of Hope – one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the US – unveiled the Farouk Shami Positive Image Center, a tribute to the generosity and dedication of Dr. Farouk Shami, chairman and founder of HAPPI Top 50 Company Farouk Systems, Inc.

The Farouk Shami Positive Image Center will offer essential services and CHI Power Plus products to promote hair growth following chemotherapy treatment. The center aims to help patients maintain a positive self-image during and after treatment by providing beauty and wellness consultations.

“We are deeply grateful for Dr. Shami’s support and are honored to name the Positive Image Center after him,” said Kris Davidson, associate vice president of individual giving at City of Hope. “His contributions have made a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.”

Dr. Farouk Shami, a philanthropist and influential figure in the beauty industry, is a longtime supporter of the organization. In 2023, leaders from the National Beauty Industry (NBI) gathered to celebrate Dr. Shami as the Spirit of Life honoree at City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Celebration.

The Spirit of Life Award is given to individuals in business, entertainment, science and philanthropy who help bring about change that improves the lives of others. It is the highest honor awarded by City of Hope. Through his fundraising efforts, Shami has helped raise over $1 million and donated CHI Power Plus products to City of Hope.

City of Hope will also bear his name in two other locations including the beauty garden where his name sits near his longtime beauty industry business partner, philanthropist, and late friend John McCall.

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