Night of Hope Gala Raises Funds for Childhood Cancer Warriors

The Event: Night of Hope Gala in Honor and Remembrance of Marty Joel Tallman

The Cause: Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels / amandahope.org

Mission or program funded: The mission of Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels is to bring dignity and comfort into the harsh world of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Date held: October 6

Venue: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

Dollars Raised: $315,000

Program highlight: Elizabeth Lucas received the 2018 Jo Dirtadian Volunteer of the Year Award.

Notable moment: During the emotional evening, Joni DiMino was honored with the first Marty Tallman Selfless Heart Award. Tallman, the co-founder of Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, lost his own battle to cancer earlier this year.