The Alfredo J. Molina Community Lifeline Award is presented to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the service of others in their lifetime, particularly to youth. The recipient serves as a community role model; provides inspiration to others with their personal and professional integrity, leading through creativity, initiative and excellence.
In 2005, the award was named in honor of the inaugural recipient, Alfredo J. Molina, for his service to Arizona youth and our community. Presented each year at the annual Connections of Hope event, the award highlights someone whose compassionate spirit and willingness to give back has benefited the youth. Previous recipients include:
Donald Tapia (2015), Jordin Sparks (2014), Larry Fitzgerald Jr.(2013), Jerry Colangelo (2012), Bridget Pettis (2011), John R. Norton III (2009), Linda and Bill Pope (2008), Derrick Hall (2007), Carole and Bob Machiz (2006), Peter Thomas (2005), and Alfredo J. Molina (2004).
Date:
October 14, 2016 6pm
Location:
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
4949 E Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Honoree:
Tom Hatten
Musical Guests:
3Nations
Attire:
Cocktail Chic
Tickets:
Individual Tickets - $250 each
Sponsorships:
Sponsorship packages from $3,000 to $75,000
Chair of Major and Corporate Gifts:
Mandy Purcell
Event Chair:
Susie Alofs
2016 Advisors:
Alfredo J. Molina, Shannon Barthelemy, Stacey Caron, Renee Dee, Amanda Eisenfeld, Jeff Fields & Mandy Purcell
Event Coordinator:
Dottie Kobik,
Monarch Events, Inc.
(480) 664-1052
Teen Lifeline:
Michelle Moorhead,
Executive Director
(602) 248-8337
THE CAUSE:
Imagine a world where 60% of our teenagers have
thought about suicide, 1 in 6 has made a suicide plan and nearly 1 in 10 has
attempted suicide. Imagine a world
where our teens are struggling with peer pressure, bullying, substance abuse,
physical abuse, gang violence, and then… imagine
limiting access to the resources teens need to deal with those stressors.
Sadly…that world is a reality for most of our teens today. In 2015, one (1) child died by suicide every 5.5 days in Arizona.
But there is hope! Teen Lifeline is a safe, confidential, and crucial crisis service where teens help
teens make healthy decisions together. The
biggest thing that separates us from other crisis hotlines is the people who
answer the phone. We understand that when a teen wants to talk about their
problems, they would prefer to turn to another teen. That is what makes Teen Lifeline both unique and incredibly successful, teens helping teens. Established
in 1986 in Arizona, our goal is to answer teens’ calls for help. Now celebrating 30 years in Arizona, Teen Lifeline can proudly say it has served over half a million teens and families.
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