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SEARCHHairdresser and beauty industry Instagram star Philip Ring talks about his cancer story and thanks the beauty industry for coming together to support him. As a proud member of the CosmoProf family—a family that is bringing the entire industry together to support City of Hope and its efforts to CURE cancer and other diseases—Ring calls on other hairdressers to donate and join the fight.
Philip Ring performs on stage at America's Beauty Show in Chicago.
CosmoProf artistic director and Instagram superstar Philip Ring, better known as @phildoeshair, battled cancer and beat it thanks to the professional beauty industry coming together to support him.
A proud member of the CosmoProf family—a family that is bringing the entire industry together to support City of Hope (COH) and its efforts to CURE cancer and other diseases—Ring calls on hairdressers everywhere to join the fight to find a cure.
“I personally know the difference a dollar can make, and hope makes all the difference in the world.”
Ring also congratulates Mark Spinks, president of CosmoProf, Armstrong McCall, Sally Beauty Holdings, who will be presented with City of Hope's 2017 Spirit of Life Award. Spinks, who has been an important contributor to COH, will receive the award at City of Hope's annual gala in Las Vegas during Cosmoprof North America.
The Spirit of Life Award is the most prestigious philanthropic honor they present annually to an industry leader who has demonstrated outstanding business and philanthropic achievement. Along with the great honor comes great responsibility, as honorees are tasked with creating a fundraising campaign that the professional industry can get behind and support.
Watch Phil Ring's story:
Here are some other ways to show your support:
Hold a cut-a-thon or other fundraiser during the month of June and donate the proceeds to City of Hope.
Donate individually to City of Hope as part of the professional beauty community at cityofhope.org/salon-spirit.
Reserve your ticket for the Spirit of Life Award Reception or donate to the campaign for City of Hope at cityofhope.org/salon-spirit.
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