JANUARY 2018 30 | {news, updates and events} HEAR HERE The best stories we saw this month about those who give generously and work for a better future. ARIZONA CARDINALS DAVID JOHNSON’S INAUGURAL EVENT ‘MISSION 31: POSSIBLE’ RAISES NEARLY Arizona Cardinals running back, David Johnson’s first “Mission 31: Possible” was held at Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley on December 4. David Johnson’s Mission 31 Foundation has a mission dedicated to providing opportunities, support and resources to seriously ill children and their families by offering daily support and life changing experiences. Johnson and about 20 of his Cardinals teammates including Chandler Jones, Kareem Martin and Elijhaa Penny showed up to meet and greet event attendees, sign footballs and pose for photos. More than 200 guests enjoyed a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception presented by Rose+Moser+Allyn PR as they mixed and mingled during the silent auction, keeping a watchful eye on their favorite items. The silent auction featured signed Cardinals items, jewelry, resort stays and even signed music and Hollywood memorabilia. Once inside the ballroom, guests enjoyed an elegant three-course meal and wine and then a touching program that also included a spirited live auction. The evening’s emcee was Jody Oehler from Fox Sports 910 and auctioneer Brian Bauhmor, Pacific Coast Auctioneer was at the helm of the live auction excitement. During the evening, David and his wife Meghan Johnson announced a $15,000 donation to jumpstart programming for the foundation. READ MORE ONLINE

JANUARY 2018 | 31 SCOTTSDALE ARTS RECEIVES $410K FOR WEBSITE AND TECH RESTRUCTURE The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has awarded Scottsdale Arts with a $410,000 grant to support a comprehensive website and technology restructure initiative — making it the largest grant ever provided by a foundation to Scottsdale Arts for a technology project. “We’re extremely grateful to Piper Trust for its generous support that will enable us to advance the technological future of Scottsdale Arts,” said Scottsdale Arts interim president and CEO Mike Miller. “This initiative will enhance comprehensively the entire Scottsdale Arts experience while supporting online revenue generation, customer service and ongoing brand identification.” The project aims to improve customer service and engagement processes with a new website and upgraded technology with the ultimate goal of allowing Scottsdale Arts to more effectively connect with its patrons and improve communication online. The website will also provide more integration and continuity amongst Scottsdale Arts’ divisions — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Public Art and Scottsdale Education & Outreach programs. Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust supports organizations that enrich the health, wellbeing and opportunities of Maricopa County citizens. HEAR HERE CONTINUED READ MORE ONLINE