CeeLo Green, Jewel Perform at 14th Annual Childhelp Gala
By Tyler Butler
Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, hosted the 14th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. The event, co-chaired by Ivy Ciolli, Erika Williams and Chrissy Sayare, raised funds for Childhelp programs and services in Arizona including the Childhelp Children’s Advocacy Center of Arizona dedicated to Linda Pope.
Cameron Mathison, Entertainment Tonight team correspondent and weekend co-anchor, best known for his role on “All My Children,” was the emcee for the gala. Entertainment throughout the evening included performances by 4-time Grammy nominee, singer-songwriter, author and actress Jewel, The Philip Myers Band, CeeLo Green and Christopher Macchio.
Awards were presented to: John Stamos, Childhelp Lifetime Achievement Award; Carolyn and Craig Jackson, Childhelp Spirit of the Children Award; and Brand Drivers, Childhelp Nellie Jackson Award; for their commitment to the Childhelp mission, “to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. We focus our efforts on advocacy, prevention, intervention, treatment and community outreach.”
Corporate sponsorship for Drive the Dream was provided by Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Phoenix Raceway Charities, NFP, Pacific Life, Penn Mutual, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Brand Drivers, Premier Strategy Group and Jackson Family Foundation.
Photos by Phil Gudenschwager Photography Inc.
