Heart of the House Gala

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Hotel Valley Ho | Scottsdale, Arizona

Join us for the Heart of the House Gala for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, generosity, and hope.

As Ronald McDonald House Central & Northern Arizona’s largest fundraising event, the Heart of the House Gala, presented by True Group, celebrates the incredible community of supporters who make it possible for families to stay together while their children receive critical medical care. Throughout the evening, we will honor the strength and resilience of our Ronald McDonald House families and recognize the compassion of those who help create a place where Family Stays.

The Night:

This year’s storybook theme, “The Giving Tree”, reflects the many ways the House nurtures and supports families throughout every step of their healthcare journey, made possible through the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers.

Guests will enjoy a hosted cocktail reception, exciting silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and a very special dinner program. Most importantly, every dollar raised directly supports the more than 1,000 families who find comfort, care, and a place to stay each year across our three Valley Houses.

Together, we can ensure that families never have to face a child’s medical journey alone.

gala attendee dancing with young girl

Timeline:

5pm: Hosted Cocktail Hour

  • Silent Auction
  •  Trip Raffle
  •  Live Music

 

6:30pm: Dinner Program with Master of Ceremonies, Susan Casper, from Arizona’s Family

  • Honoree Celebration
  • Live Auction with America’s foremost “Auctiontainer”, Letitia Frye
  • Family Stories
  • Hosted Wine Service
  • Dinner prepared by Head Chef Russell LaCasce

2026 Gala Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

copperpoint insurance companies logo

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Arizona Complete Health

Arrowhead Superior Refrigeration LLC

Beus O'Connor McGroder

Christy & Jerry Wernau

Concord General Contracting

Dabney & Dr. Kevin Hummel

EverVest Financial

Fennemore Law

Hotel Valley Ho

Laffer Tengler Investments

Laureen & Ed Dzadovsky

Northern Trust

Phoenix Suns

Shamrock Foods Company

Steven's Hᵉaven Charitable Trust & Robert L. Souza

WBF Management LLC

Specialty Sponsors

Love Level

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back
Teremana Tequila
Turano Baking LLC

Take a Look at Our 2025 Flicker of Hope Gala

Your generosity raised $565,000 at our sold-out event at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale. Proceeds raised will help provide more than 4,200 nights of rest, meals and togetherness for our guest families – and we are grateful!

gala guests at tables participating in a live auction

View 2025 Event Photos

Watch 2025 Flicker of Hope Gala Highlights

Watch short videos featuring two of our recent guest families and their stories of medical successes with their infant children when the odds were against them.

See Josafat’s Story

See Ashley’s Story

Meet our 2025 Heart of the House Honorees in short video tributes to their decades-long commitments to supporting Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona. Click to view their stories.

Individual Honoree
BigMacs Volunteer Group

Corporate Honoree
Shamrock Foods Foundation

We’re looking forward to seeing you in October 2026!

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