DECEMBER 2017 14 | FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM charities like Families Giving Back, which assembles Thanksgiving meal bags for those in need. It is hands-on and has a direct impact in our community. It is heartwarming to see photos of the families enjoying their holiday season because of this support.” Born and raised in Manhattan, Carolyn credits her parents for instilling in her since her childhood a philosophy toward giving back. “My mother and father always said that it’s not enough to do well, you have to do good,” she said. “They led by example. After more than 50 years of giving, my father still volunteers his time to support his community and his church. I am inspired by their charitable nature to this day, which is why I’m a firm believer in giving back.” Carolyn said some of her most rewarding charitable work was centered around COVER STORY CONTINUED Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson

DECEMBER 2017 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 15 family, while providing an opportunity to help potentially save lives. “Probably one of the most rewarding experiences to date has been working with the Russ and Brian Jackson Cancer Research Fund at TGen, which was established by my husband Craig in 2010 in honor of his father and brother, whose lives were cut short by colon cancer,” she said. “We’ve been able to see firsthand how TGen’s work has saved the lives of those we love.” And, her involvement with the Phoenix Heart Ball — for which she has served on the board since 2013 — will culminate with the honor of serving as Chairwoman in 2018. “It is a great honor to have been chosen for the role of Heart Ball Chairman by such an esteemed and accomplished group of women,” she said. “Although I will naturally add my own distinctive flair to the event – which is one of the largest Heart Balls in the nation – I fully intend to draw on the wealth of knowledge and expertise of those who have been in this role in the past. As a team, we are committed to working diligently to achieve the goal of increasing both funds and awareness, as well as improving the heart health of our community.” With the 2018 Scottsdale edition of Barrett-Jackson approaching quickly — January 13-21, 2018 — the focus of the Jackson family has turned to a significant milestone. The auction expects to reach the $100 million mark in funds generated by the charity auctions from the auction block this year. They’ve particularly focused on charities that fund medical research, children and Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson