McNight Takes Guest Around the World in 80 Days, Breaks Records

The Event: A McNight to Remember – Around the World in 80 Days

The Cause: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona

Co-Chairs: Chris Bates & Sebastien Reyes

Honorees: The Thunderbirds & Marty Manning

Presented By: La-Z-Boy

Platinum Sponsors: Ballard Spahr, CopperPoint and U-Haul

Event Date: November 2, 2019

Venue: J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn

Dollars Raised: Over $600,000

Notable Moment: The 2019 McNight event broke all records for the organization: 750 guests (highest attendance) bid on over 160 silent auction items (most ever) to raise over $600,000 (also a record). Susan Casper of ABC 15 Sonoran Living emceed the program and awards presentation.

Photo credit: Phil Gudenschwager