Lisa Ling Delivers Compelling Message at Annual Women United Event
The Event: “We Are United” Luncheon
The Cause: Valley of the Sun United Way
Mission: United Way and its 90,000 donors, 400 business supporters and 5,000 volunteers fight to break the cycle of poverty by ensuring children and youth succeed, ending hunger and homelessness, and increasing the financial stability of families.
Event Co-Chairs: Latasha Causey and Jenny Holsman Tetreault
Presenting Sponsor: USAA
Premier Sponsor: Freeport McMoRan
Date held: May 8, 2019
Venue: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Keynote speaker: Journalist, author and television host Lisa Ling
Dollars raised: $480,000+
Notable quote: “We are extremely grateful for the support we received from our community at this year’s event,” said Merl Waschler, President and CEO of Valley of the Sun United Way. “The record-setting level of generosity will help us take huge strides forward in our efforts to combat hunger in the classroom.”
Photo Credit: Valley of the Sun United Way and Jillian Rivera Photography
