Hunkapi ‘Open Your Heart Gala’ Raises Funds for Equine Therapy Program

The Event: Annual Open Your Heart Gala

The Cause: Hunkapi Programs

Event Date: October 30, 2021

Location: Hunkapi Farms in Scottsdale 

Event Co-Chairs: Michelle Cheverie & Nicole Elliott Carlson

Honorees: Michael Bankston – Arizona Cardinals Alum, Nathan Scholten – DVM of Hopi Animal Hospital & Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams and Phoenix Fire Chief Kara Kalkbrenner

Leading Sponsors: S4 Real Estate, Nicole Bidwill, Bunger Steel, Dr. Dana Chase, Diversified Partners & LivGenerations Senior Living

Dollars Raised: $174,000

Entertainment: Ashley Wineland

Emcee: Carey Peña

Notable Moments: The farm-to-table dinner on the farm was a special collaboration by local chefs Paul Lindsay & Matt Campbell.

Photos courtesy of Images by Blaire Catherine