Events

Meet Our 2021 Honorees

On Thursday, we will celebrate two extraordinary leaders at Healing Through the Eyes of a Child fundraiser - Will Humble and Silvana Salcido Esparza. Will and Silvana are outspoken and passionate Arizonans who are not afraid to stand up for children and families. Through their service and random acts of kindness, both honorees have made a positive impact in communities during the pandemic.

We look forward to honoring them tomorrow, and we invite you to take a closer look at why we think they are so extraordinary. Once you see the interviews, you will agree, tomorrow’s event is one not to miss.

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