Los Angeles, CA – August 19, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of City of Hope. Recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care, City of Hope utilizes innovative science and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies. They are one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An independent biomedical research, treatment and education institution, City of Hope is a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. On City of Hope's park-like campus just northeast of Los Angeles, researchers advance ideas into discoveries, physicians bring emerging therapies to patients, and students learn to transform the landscape of modern medicine – all supported by the generosity of philanthropists from across the country.

"City of hope strives to improve the life of each patient that enters their doors.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "It is a mission they have had since their inception, nearly 100 years ago. I'm proud that we can be a part of their work with our gift.”

For more information about City of Hope, please visit: http://www.cityofhope.org/

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A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 6 locations in the Los Angeles County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

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