$125,000 raised for heart health
Just the facts, ma'am.
That's what attendees received during the Tucson Go Red for Women Luncheon on Nov. 17 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
The fourth annual event drew more than 300 women and raised $125,000 for the American Heart Association — money that will be used for cardiovascular-disease research.
Luncheon-goers heard survivor stories; took part in a silent auction; and were treated to educational sessions by Dr. John Boulet, Dr. Sanford Newmark, Dr. Lorraine Mackstaller and Stephanie Gillespie, a family nurse practitioner.
This year's keynote speaker, Lauve Metcalfe of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, spoke on how women should be champions of their own heart heath.
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The luncheon was emceed by Dara Demi, morning news anchorwoman on KVOA, Channel 4, and event chairwoman Ginger Carter.
Sponsors included Tucson Heart Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, Tucson Medical Center, University Medical Center, LifeWise Health Plan of Arizona, Health Net of Arizona and Medtronic.
Those in attendance included Janet Brown, Karen Cartwright, Eloise Encinas, Melva Bost, Greta Irwin and Paul and Lizzie Kappelman.
Habitat for Humanity benefits from golf event
The Tucson Association of Realtors golf fundraiser, held on Oct. 27, raised more than $32,000 to benefit Habitat for Humanity Tucson.
The event, which took place at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, was planned by volunteers who serve on the Tucson Association of Realtors Housing Opportunities Committee, which is co-chaired by Gary Hardy and Gordon Yarrington.
The money raised will allow Habitat Tucson to build half a house for a needy family in Southern Arizona. Next year, the Tucson Association of Realtors has pledged to raise enough money to build an entire house.
Rick Hodges, chief executive officer of the Tucson Association of Realtors, thanked Housing Opportunities Committee volunteers for making this first event a tremendous success. Stewart Title & Trust and Keller Williams Realty were this year's platinum sponsors.
Golfers included John Rafferty, Sandra Kinas, Brad Horton, Lisa Suarez, Rosey Koberlein, Casey King, Gary Hardy and Dannetta Watkins.
The Housing Opportunities Committee presented a check to Habitat for Humanity Tucson on Dec. 6 at the Balboa construction site.
The Drawing Studio has gala celebration
The Drawing Studio held its first gala event on Nov. 9 to benefit its studio art educational programs for teens and adults, including seniors.
More than 150 people attended the dinner party, which raised $15,000 — and celebrated the 75th birthday of artist and studio founder Andrew Rush and the 80th birthday of writer and studio docent coordinator Ann Woodin.
Mayor Bob Walkup stopped by to congratulate Rush and Woodin as part of the celebration of their birthdays and The Drawing Studio's 14-year contribution to Tucson's art community.
The evening's roast at the Stillwell House was hosted by artists Margo Burwell and Stephen Romaniello.
Co-chairwomen and educational sponsors Sandra Morse and Sara Dobbis welcomed friends and members of The Drawing Studio, including Founders' Circle members Emilia Arana and studio board President V. Bruce Cobb, along with Carolyn Gibbs, Herschel and Jill Rosenzweig and Carile and Dan Neale. Educational sponsors in attendance included Bill and Ellen Galbreath and John Madden.
Attendees also included Louise Serpa, Karen Leone, Lisa Fischman, Brenna Lacey, David and Donna Ellington and Josh and Anita Goldberg.
Supporters of the event included Diamond Ventures, First National Bank of Arizona, Cicely Angleton, Drum Hadley and Patty Doar.
