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The annual Driving Out Domestic Violence returns for its seventh year with even more star power, including honorary chairs Zack and Emily Greinke at the Celebrity Golf Tournament Thursday, November 2, and Celebrity Gala Friday, November 3. First, spend the day golfing with current and retired MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA and other professional athletes at the Celebrity Golf Tournament with a 10:30am shotgun start Thursday, November 2, at Talking Stick Golf Club located at 9998 East Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. Golf is $1,000 for individual players and includes two Gala tickets or $4,000 for a foursome and includes eight Gala tickets. Awards reception and closing ceremonies following the golf tournament. On Friday, put the dancing shoes on and get ready for a night of mixing and mingling at an exclusive evening with celebrity athletes while enjoying live music, entertainment and with savory tasting stations by Dominick’s Steakhouse and signature cocktails. The Celebrity Gala November 3 starts at 7pm and will be held in an air hanger at Hanger One located at 15220 North 78th Way in Scottsdale. The evening is a cocktail party format with a silent auction, bar set ups and food stations by Dominick’s Steakhouse, serving dinner and dessert. Tickets are $175 per ticket, $300 for a pair of gala tickets, with reserved tables and larger sponsorship opportunities also available. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind silent auction benefiting Chrysalis’ domestic violence programs. Driving Out Domestic Violence was started in 2011. Lauren Teahen and her husband, Mark, a retired professional baseball player, founded Driving Out Domestic Violence in honor of Lauren’s late mother, Shelley, a domestic abuse survivor. The Teahens are joined by co-chairs Kelsey and J.J. Putz, a retired professional baseball player, as the driving force behind the event. Other celebrities attending include; Paul Konerko (MLB), Jesse Crain (MLB), Aaron Bates (MLB), Nate Jones (White Sox), Eric Sogard (Brewers), Hector Santiago (Twins), Josh Barfield (MLB), Jeremy Accardo (MLB), Mike Modano (NHL), Dontrelle Willis (MLB), Ron Villone (MLB), Daniel Hudson (Pirates) Cody Ross (MLB), Adam Snyder (NFL) and Trevor Cahill (Cubs). To date, Driving Out Domestic Violence Celebrity Golf and Gala, has raised more than $1.5 million for Chrysalis and victims of domestic violence. Call 602.955.9059 or visit www.dodvaz.org for more information or email Dan Bailey at dbailey@noabuse.org.
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Seventh Annual Driving Out Domestic Violence Events Scheduled
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Wreaths For Life Hosts Annual Fundraiser The Wreaths for Life will hold its annual fundraiser Friday, November 10. The event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities, which helps children and families receiving medical treatment who are in need of housing. Wreaths for Life features a silent auction of custom, themed wreaths created by Arizona designers and artists. Bidding runs from November 1–10, concluding at the evening cocktail reception held at The Shops on Camelback, 835 East Camelback Road in Phoenix, from 5–8pm. Guests will also enjoy a silent auction, raffle, wine, hors d’oeuvres and a desert station. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at www.wreathsforlife.com, at The Shops, or at the door.
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