Phoenix Legacy Foundation to Host Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Local Youth Initiatives

Gabriel’s Angels Rolls Out the Red Carpet for “A Night of PAWsibilities” Gala

Photos courtesy of Gabriel’s Angels

The celebrated Arizona-based nonprofit, Gabriel’s Angels, muchanticipated annual fundraising gala, A Night of PAWsibilities, is set for Saturday, Oct. 7. Taking place at the Arizona Biltmore from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., this year’s event dons a glamorous “PAWparazzi – A Red Carpet Affair” theme.

The Phoenix Legacy Foundation is gearing up to host its Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 28, at the Papago Golf Club, located at 5595 E. Karsten Way, in Phoenix. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. with a four-person scramble format. Both sports enthusiasts and philanthropists are joining hands to support the event's beneficiaries: Arizona Youth Magic Outreach and Youth for Troops.

Participants can look forward to an exciting array of contests during the tournament, including the Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Beat the Pro. Additionally, attendees will get an opportunity to indulge in a silent auction, various raffles, and receive prize bags. The foundation is currently seeking sponsors, donations for prize bags, silent auction items, and raffle prizes to make the event a grand success.

THE FOUNDATION HAS LAID OUT MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CATERING TO DIVERSE BUSINESS INTERESTS:

• Title Sponsor: $15,000 (limited to one)

• Awards Luncheon Sponsor: $10,000 (limited to one)

• Community Outreach Sponsor: $5,000 (limited to four)

• Specialty Sponsors (covering Beverage Cart, Valet, Swag Bag): $3,000 each

• Hole-In-One Sponsor: $2,000 (limited to two)

• Hole Sponsor: $1,000

For the avid golfers looking to participate, the pricing is set at $600 for a foursome or $175 for an individual golfer. This fee encompasses the green fee, cart, range balls, along with lunch and a drink ticket.

Registration for the anticipated event is now open. The foundation encourages all interested parties to gather their teams and register as soon as possible, promising an engaging day on the greens.

Youth for Troops is an esteemed organization that creates community service opportunities to show appreciation and support to veterans and deployed service members. Activities encompass assembling care packages, crafting appreciation cards, holding flags during patriotic events and funerals, and more.

Similarly, the Arizona Magic Youth Outreach aims to nurture the state's youth, providing them with essential life skills, mentorship, and support for mental health. Their mission, "Give kids a shot," resonates deeply, using sports to foster teamwork, self-confidence, and respect for others. Arizona Magic is dedicated to quality, aiming to bring transformative change through their top-tier programs and initiatives.

For more information on the Charity Golf Tournament, visit youthfortroops. org/legacy-golf-tournament.

The event promises an evening of glitz and glam, complete with a red carpet walkway, eager photographers, a dynamic 360 photo booth, and vibrant beats from a live DJ. Attendees can expect a lively cocktail hour featuring an open bar, a chance to win unique spirits at the libations pull, upscale raffle prizes, and a thrilling live auction. Steering the auction is the engaging auctioneer, Brett Higgins, while the evening’s proceedings will be hosted by Lin Sue Flood, a former 12 News Anchor and currently the director of community engagement for Arizona Hospice of the Valley. Flood was recently acknowledged as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2022. Furthermore, the event proudly announced AZPetVet as its title sponsor, with Tami Butcher and Cherie Malkoff at the helm as dedicated chairs.

For over two decades, Gabriel’s Angels has been at the forefront of providing pet therapy to vulnerable children across Arizona. The organization, a stalwart believer in the transformative power of pet therapy, equips children with seven vital core behaviors. Schools, shelters, and community partners consistently extol the free pet therapy services, citing them as instrumental in changing young lives.

With an ever-increasing demand for these invaluable services, Melissa Steimer, CEO of Gabriel’s Angels, underscores the urgency. “The schools, group homes, domestic violence shelters, and other community partners we serve are telling us how our free pet therapy services are making such a positive difference in these children’s lives. We’re scrambling to keep up with the constantly increasing demand and hope to expand services to include even more children in need,” Steimer says.

Funds raised from the gala play a pivotal role in sustaining and expanding the pet therapy services. Given the sold-out history of the event, supporters are urged to secure their tickets — priced from $225 — without delay.

To join in this noble cause, book your seat for an evening of fun, fashion, and philanthropy by visiting https://e. givesmart.com/events/vSO. For more insights into the commendable endeavors of Gabriel’s Angels, visit gabrielsangels.org.