Beach Ball Takes Flight from New Venue, Raises $1 Million for Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Beach Ball, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation’s soiree annually themed around a different world beach, moved to a new venue for its Feb. 27 gala. Jet Linx at Scottsdale Airpark proved to be the perfect point from which to depart for a Mexican adventure, as the event raised in excess of $1 million for the hospital’s new emergency department and Level 1 Trauma Center.
A sold-out crowd of 850 guests attired in their best beach looks was greeted by a Mariachi band before posing for photos, then enjoying cocktails and a silent auction before dinner. The menu showcased some of the flavors of Mexico: achiote braised chicken thigh stuffed with chorizo and Oaxaca cheese, along with citrus-grilled swordfish. Auctioneer Letitia Frye helped auction off four getaway packages. DJ Rani G + Special Guests provided the entertainment.
Blair Moffett and Taucha Silk co-chaired the evening. UnitedHealthcare and University of Phoenix were the presenting sponsors, Head To Toe Therapy sponsored the reception, and Discount Tire sponsored the After Splash Bash.
Casee Vreeburg and Leslie Graffin
Andrea Stewart-Pritchett and Lauren Ellington
Craig McKnight, Phoenix Children’s Hospital chief financial officer, and David Burns
Keanen Kasten, Jacqueline Cesar, Ellen Polcari and Jeff Civilla
The venue at Jet Linx
Auctioneer Letitia Frye
