Beads Of Courage Ambassador & Motorcycle Speedster Valerie Thompson Hosts Summer Gathering
The Event: High-Performance & Business Event
The Cause: Beads of Courage
Mission: Beads of Courage is growing every day, providing innovative, arts-in-medicine supportive care programs for children coping with serious illness, their families and the health care providers who care for them.
Date held: June 27, 2019
Venue: Valerie Thompson’s home in Paradise Valley.
Entertainment: Local award winning rock band, CTS performed their hit song “Quarter Mile” which was inspired by the Queen of Speed herself
Quote: “I am honored to carry beads as a Beads of Courage Celebrity Ambassador. It takes courage to go 300+ miles an hour on a motorcycle, but I am even more impressed by the courage shown by Beads of Courage members and families, added Thompson.”
Notable moment: Guests received a special viewing of Thompson’s racing videos and movie trailer for her upcoming film, “Rockets and Titans.” Valerie is also working to break another world record during SCTA Speed Week at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats August 10 -16.
Photo credit: Jam Sani Photography
