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
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