May 16, 2024

‘WOW’ Gala 2024 Benefits Arts-in-Education Programs for Childsplay

Ruby Farias, Darlene Keller-Price, Lisa Bell & Alexandra Walters

Childsplay put on its annual World of Wonder Gala on May 4, 2024, at The Clayton House. The evening featured a special performance by members of the talented Childsplay Musical Theatre Conservatory Class.

Director Sponsors: Alliance Bank | SRP

Gala Chair: Bobby Barnes | Gala Co-Chair: Claire Natale

Honorary Chair: Congressman Greg Stanton

It Takes a Village Award Recipients: John Price & Darlene Keller-Price

Corporate Honoree: SRP

Emcee: Gibby Parra of 3TV

Entertainment: Chris Rose & Valley Variety

Notable Moments: Color was everywhere as the World of Wonder Gala returned to benefit the incredible theatrical programs at Childsplay. Cocktail hour included an extensive silent auction, a cork/whiskey pull and magic by Chris Rose and Valley Variety. The dinner program included touching tributes to SRP, which funded Childsplay from day one of its existence, and the “It Takes a Village” honorees, John Price and Darlene Keller-Price. The audience gave generously during the call for support before enjoying dessert and after dinner drinks on the patio. A lovely evening was enjoyed by all!

Photos courtesy of Haute Media

***Event Chair Bobby Barnes, Venessa Kisicki of SRP & Event Co-Chair Claire Natale***

***Honorees John Price & Darlene Keller-Price***

***Matt Fenicle, 2025 Gala Chair Elects Brian Guzman & Jack Luciano with Justin Miller***

***Sonja Saar & David Saar, Childsplay Founder***

***Raoul Zubia & Karen Shaw with Dani & Raul Lomas***

***Jessica Kuhn, Matt Fenicle, Brian Guzman & Dr. Bryan Kuhn***

***Members of the Childsplay Musical Theatre Conservatory Class***

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