SOCIETY Spring 2019 Fundraisers MAY 18 THE BIG EVENT Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix The Connect volunteer group for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix hosted its 10th Annual Big Event at the Bentley Project’s Warehouse 215. Almost 300 guests attended, raising more than $95,000 for the Clubs. Guests enjoyed an evening of live entertainment and food from some of Phoenix’s best local restaurants. Highlighting the event was an inspiring story from Joshua Robinson, the BGCMP Bob and Renee Parsons Branch Youth of the Year.
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1. Charlie Marusiak, Stevie Ortega, Kevin Marusiak, Emily Marusiak, Natalie Marusiak, Alexia Panagiotakopoulos, Alexi Panagiotakopoulos and Sara Ortega 2. Andrew Leger and Laura Clark 3. Pete and Azure Wieghaus 4. Priscilla Lopez and David Casanova 5. Melissa and Mark DiGianfilippo
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PHOTOS COURTESY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO PHOENIX
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