Most folks who read this will have known about the devastating earthquake that occurred in Haiti in 2010. Around 300,000 people lost their lives. Many people also know how poor the country is and how the infrastructure is terrible… It’s the PEOPLE and the BEAUTY that I wish more people were aware of. Haiti is so...
I’ve been lucky enough to have attended many fun nonprofit events, but there is no comparison when it comes to the entrance of the Flight to Luxury event in Denver. Guests walk a long incredible red carpet at the Centennial Airport lined with exotic cars and private jets on their way to the XJet hangar: Presented...
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation hosted another successful ‘Be Beautiful Be Yourself‘ gala that raised 2 million dollars! The stars of the show are without a doubt the children self-advocates with Down syndrome who get to walk the runway, but they are accompanied by some very recognizable faces. Actors Jaime Foxx, Minka Kelly, Terrence Howard, Beau...
For many years now I’ve photographed this entertaining gala for a great cause. But this year, over 2.1 MILLION was raised for Children’s Colorado! Over 1200 guests enjoyed the event with Kyle Dyer from 9News running the show and the Reidy family in the spotlight. Entertainment was the talented Neil Diamond cover band, Super Diamond, but...
Hands down the most glitzy and glamorous party I’ve ever attended… and to top it off, the event raised 5.8 MILLION DOLLARS for the Elton John Aids Foundation! I was lucky enough to cover the event details, food, chefs and wonderful production from Chef Wayne Elias and Chris Diamond of Crumble Catering. They partnered with celebrity chef...
I like helping others. I’m not sure I’ve always been aware of this fact, and yet looking back have always enjoyed jobs in customer service, non-profit opportunities and teaching. I couldn’t put it any more poignantly or succinctly than this…After learning he only had six months to live, 18 year old Zach Sobiech said one of the greatest...
Starting with the numbers…over 1.5 MILLION raised, 3,000 fans, 330 volunteers, 84 golfers and 26 VIP superstars! 2015 was the 5th year for the foundation and the event raises funds for all 7 of Tebow initiatives helping children. Pictured below includes one of the first patients of the Tebow CURE Hospital, Flora Mae, who lives in the Philippines...
Haiti…even just typing the word now makes me smile… It was certainly one of the most amazing, impactful and surprising trips I have ever taken. Before the trip, I knew about the devastating 2010 earthquake, and I knew Haiti was considered one of the poorest countries in the world. With a poverty rate of 77%,...