Champions 2018 / Tucson

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Champions 2018 / Tucson

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 we held the 9th Annual Champions for Children & Families luncheon at the Doubletree at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona.  

With over 325 guests and 9 sponsors, the event raised over $43,000! Most importantly, this annual awards ceremony celebrated the great works of over 19 CHAMPIONS for children and families in our community, and shone a light on the ever-increasing needs of children, teens and families in Arizona. 

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Champions 2017 / Phoenix

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Champions 2017 / Phoenix

On Thursday, December 7, 2017 we celebrated the 3rd Annual Champions for Children and Families at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. It was a lovely evening. We were joined by 100 guests from the community to recognize the Champions who work towards a better future for children and families. 

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A Major Success: Champions for Children & Families, Tucson

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Held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the DoubleTree at Reid Park, this year's Champions for Children & Families Tucson luncheon was the best, yet!

With over 400 guests and 10 sponsors preliminary count puts your support at $54,000! And we're still counting online and mailed guest donations. Thank you for all you do to support children and families in Arizona! Thank you for helping us building a community where all children can reach their full potential.

Our Honorees

We were so honored to recognize the work of so many people in the community. To read more about this year's winners, visit Champions / Tucson page.

The Giving Heart Award Winner 

  • SARSEF

Gabe Zimmerman Emerging Champion Award Nominees and Winners

  • Jenny Douglas and Crissi Blake
  • Joseph Luevano
  • Cassandra McCord
  • More Than a Bed, Kristy & Ron Deakin, and Grace Stocksdale (Winners)

Champion for Children & Families Award Nominees and Winners

  • Cyndi Dwyer
  • Larry Gonzalez
  • Susan Stansberry
  • Julie Seidl
  • Nandi Muhammad
  • Kelli Workman
  • Angelica Elias & Edward Casillas (Winners)

Martha K. Rothman Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees and Winner

  • John Hutter
  • Just Kids, Inc.
  • Craig LeCroy
  • Gina Murphy-Darling
  • The Honorable Karen Adam, ret. (Winner)

Special Thanks

Special thanks to our presenters and speakers, Barbara Atwood, Christina Cutshaw, Deja Foxx, Elliot Glicksman, Mary Swallow, and Ross Zimmerman. Thank you to Elena Thorton for donating her talents with photography. 

Thank You to our Sponsors

Tucson Electric Power as our Partner Sponsor!

Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment, Learning A to Z, Lovitt & Touche, R&A CPA’s and Technology Solutions as your Leader Sponsors!

Arizona Child Care Association, LeCroy & Milligan, The Peter DeLuca Real Estate Team at Long Realty, the Ohio Children’s Foundation, and Salon Nouveau as our Friend Sponsors!