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MASK PRESS RELEASE
From: Michelle Cardini (michelle@maskmatters.org)
Date: October 30, 2014
The 7th ANNUAL MASKer AIDE BALL
A Night to Remember
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -
On October 4th, 340 friends and supporters of MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids) came out in black tie and masks to celebrate a milestone: MASK's 7th anniversary. The 2014 MASKer Aide Ball was held at the beautiful Fairmont Scottsdale Princess where guests were treated to a magical evening of fun and festivities.
The spectacular evening was coordinated by the talented Fairmont Scottsdale Princess team and the attention to detail was notable from start to finish. A special thank you to Mr. Jack Miller, General Manager, Mr. David Miller, Director of Food and Beverage, Mr. Fernando Teixeira, Director of Conference Services/Catering, Mr. David Morris Executive Chef and Mr. Michael Saam Director of Adventure and Experiences and Ms. Sally Utley, Catering Sales Manager.   Guests were greeted by, Living Art Models by Artist/Designer Cyndie Verity, and they mixed and mingled as they perused and bid on silent auction items, let loose at a fun photo booth, and met local celebrities and dignitaries. The MASK logo appeared on the large ball room doors and were opened to reveal the ballroom sparkling and all a glow with chocolate, edible centerpieces specifically designed to represent MASK by Executive Pastry Chef William Schultz.  Jagger Spacy singing Fast Life.  Arizona Angels Jagger Spacy, MASK Founder and Publisher Kimberly Cabral's son, kicked off the program with a soon to be released song: Fast Life. He was accompanied by professional vocalist Jherra Ricks. The evening also featured MASK Awareness Through the Arts interpretive dance performance by members of Arizona Angels as well as a vocal performance by Voices.
Andre Wadsworth, Executive Pastor of Impact Church and MASK Board of Directors member welcomed guests while they enjoyed a specially created menu by Executive Chef David Morris. John Hook (Fox 10 News) and Gina Salazar-Hook (CBS 5 News), a united team in parenting, were the Emcee Team for this exciting event.
The highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony, in which individuals and organizations in our community were honored for their dedication to improving the lives of our children. Kimberly Cabral, Founder and Publisher of MASK presented the 2014 MASKer Aide Ball Partnership award to Jack Miller, General manager of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Also among the honorees were:
Angela Ambrose of Ambrose Communications "Engagement" Award
Paradise Valley Unified School District
"Educational" Award
Dave Bird of SuperShuttle/ExecuCar/zTrip
"Empowerment" Award
The elegant evening concluded with a live auction and dancing featuring live music by Michael Land & the Impact Band.
The MASKer Aide Ball raised much-needed funds that will help MASK continue to provide awareness programs and resources for parents, children and educators.
To view pictures of event
About MASK The Magazine
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MASK The Magazine
tackles important subjects including bullying, current drug and alcohol trends, self-esteem, and technology safety. All topics are formatted in easy-to-read, age appropriate sections, from kindergarten to college. Through compelling stories, expert information, and resourceful tips and suggestions, each issue highlights some of the challenges facing children and families today.
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CONTACT
Michelle Cardini
Co-Founder/Marketing Director
E-mail: michelle@maskmatters.org
Phone: 480-502-5337
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