Valleywise Health Foundation’s ‘A Night in the Valley’ Breaks Records
On November 9, 2024, ‘A Night in the Valley’ was hosted at JW Marriott Desert Ridge to benefit Valleywise Health Foundation. The evening celebrated the theme Empowering Our Future Through Compassionate Care by honoring healthcare heroes at Valleywise Health, raising funds to support graduate medical education and shaping the future of equitable healthcare in our community.
Event Co-Chairs: Anne C. Stupp & Nita Francis
Honorary Co-Chairs: Carrie & Jon Hulburd | Amy & Tim Louis
Honorees: The Louis Family, in honor of Dr. Herbert Johnson Louis, whose legacy of compassionate care continues to inspire healthcare and education in Arizona and beyond.
Presenting Sponsor: Cunningham Law Firm
Dollars Raised: A record-breaking $1.2 million
Emcee & Auctioneer: Letitia Frye
Entertainment: Performances by Sidney Bird, Tyler Dial & Mitchell Tenpenny
Notable Moments: The evening included silent and live auctions featuring exclusive items and experiences and a powerful Gift of Hope paddle raise to support graduate medical education and the Valleywise Health mission. A highlight of the night was presenting the Arizona Legacy Award to the Louis Family. This honor celebrated their dedication to healthcare and education, with a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Herbert Johnson Louis’s transformative contributions.
Photos courtesy of Phil Gudenschwager & Quinn McInnis
