Best Buddies Hosts 16th Annual ‘Spirit of Friendship’
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The Event: 16th Annual Spirit of Friendship Gala
The Cause: Best Buddies Arizona
Honorary Chair: Luis Gonzalez
2019 Spirit of Courage Award: Jake Capstick of Higley High School
2019 Spirit of Friendship Award: Dennis Parker and Victoria Mandat
Inaugural Legacy of Inclusion Award: Bob and Debbie Sullivan
2019 Champion of the Year: John Mitman
Lead Sponsor: Silicon Valley Bank & For Those Without A Voice
Event Date: November 8. 2019
Venue: Monterra at Westworld
Program Highlight: Inspiring entertainer, Marlana VanHoose, who is blind and lives with a form of cerebral palsy, played the piano and sang like an angel as the audience welled up with emotion.
Photo Credit: Jaron Quach & Melissa Umali
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