PITCH4KIDZ, a nonprofit organization that facilitates the emotional healing of children, will host their 2nd Annual fundraising dinner on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Camelback Inn located at 5402 Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale from 5:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. The event promises to be one of the Valley’s premiere charity events, welcoming some of the greatest athletes, notable celebrities and entertainers.
Stacey Beck, wife of the late Major League Baseball pitcher Rod Beck and founder of PITCH4KIDZ will be hosting the event. The night will feature a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and live entertainment by renowned singer, Raquel Aurilia. There will also be an awards ceremony—honoring Jerry Moe, the National Director of Children’s Programs at Hazelden Betty Ford and Dusty Baker, former MLB player and manager of the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Cincinnati Reds. The night will include a live auction by auctioneer Yve Rojas and an introduction of all the celebrities that are lending their time to make this an unforgettable night for all attendees.
Notable attendees include: Andre Wadsworth (NFL) MLB Hall of famer, Fergie Jenkins, Jeff Cirillo, Aaron Blair, Mike Benjamin, Steve Scarsone, Russ Ortiz, John D’Acquisto, Ron Villone, Aaron Blair, Steve Trachsel, Bob Howry to name a few. PITCH4KIDZ was founded by Beck in 2010 to help children who have been or are affected by parental substance abuse which results in emotional, social, educational and behavioral problems. Today, Beck is a licensed associate counselor and is the executive director of PITCH4KIDZ. The annual event will help provide scholarship funding needed to offer developmentally-appropriate programs that build resilience, build emotional intelligence, coping skills and offer support. Sponsorships are still available and start at $300.
