Visual & Culinary Delights Abound at Hospice of the Valley ‘aaha!’ Event
On April 5, 2025, The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn transformed into a fine art gallery and auction house in service of the “aaha! art. food. wine” event benefitting Hospice of the Valley and its mission to bring comfort, dignity and compassionate care to our community.
Event Chair: Sandy Williams
Leading Sponsors: Avant Garde Sponsor — The Moreno Family Foundation, Carole & Arte Moreno | Cocktail and Dinner Sponsor — The Kucera Family Foundation, Vianne & Jack Kucera
Dollars Raised: $800,000
Auctioneer: Letitia Frye
After-Party Entertainment: Nate Nathan and the Mac Daddy-O’s
Notable Moments: Attendees showed their passionate support for the only nonprofit hospice in Maricopa County. Guests wandered the incredible art displays to bid before filling the ballroom. All were excited to bid on the fabulous live items being auctioned off by Letitia Frye, who is also a former volunteer with the nonprofit. Winners took home fine art, beautiful jewelry, dining and wine packages, exclusive trips to Europe and three incredible nights at Montana’s exquisite Triple Creek Ranch with private jet transport. More than $300,000 was raised during the Fund-a-Need to support New Song Center for Grieving Children. This compassionate Hospice of the Valley program provides grief support to families at no cost and has brought hope and healing to more than 15,000 individuals experiencing deep loss. The excitement in the room was palpable as generous bidders raised their paddles and reached the goal needed to secure matching funds provided by an anonymous donor.
Photos courtesy of Hospice of the Valley
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