‘Ballsfest Arizona’ Honors Six Amazing Cancer Survivor Kids
The Event: Ballsfest Arizona 2020
The Cause: Ballsfest
Mission: Ballsfest lifts the spirits of children, young adults, and their families affected by cancer.
Honorees (The Ballers): Nolan Hynes // Samantha Ann Preston // Maicel Burnette // Oliviah Hill // Ashton Gundlach // Christopher Hipolito-Castro
Baller’ship Sponsors: Brimley Family, Monson Luxury Group, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Right Toyota, Marcussen Family, DeTommaso Family and the DeBlasi Family
Entertainment: Singer-songwriter Obadiah Parker
Event Date: March 15, 2020
Venue: Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
Program Highlight: Ballsfest Founder Frank DeBlasi hosted each cancer survivor (Baller) on stage to sit on the throne to get “roasted”. Each amazing kid was asked about their aspirations and how to stay positive during tough times, and then they were sweetly teased about silliest things! Each Baller also received a very special, personalized gift in celebration of their fight against cancer.
Photo Credit: Thanou Thammavongsa