What began in 2009 as a small golf event and reception to raise money and funds for breast cancer with a few dozen ladies, is now a week-long series of events where the entire community is involved and raises awareness and funds for all types of cancer. Mirabel, an award-winning community holds the 4th annual Hope For The Cause event where members, friends, and residents come together over an eight-day period to raise funds. This year, a total donation of $196,000 was donated directly to the Clinical Trials Program at Scottsdale Healthcare Research Institute headed by Dr. Daniel Von Hoff.
“With this year’s donation of $196,000, the Mirabel community is so proud to support cancer research at a world class facility right in our own backyard,” Ruth Evans, Co-Chair of this year’s event says. “Having participated in the event through the years, it is wonderful to see the Mirabel community rally together for a cause important to so many of us.”
On Wednesday, February 29th, a kick-off celebration took place with the Women's Bridge Event and Luncheon. To start off the eight days of events, a 5k fun run/walk throughout the community was held on Saturday, March 3rd. Finishing in first place for the women was member, Elyse Newton. For the men's division, Mirabel controller Dan Sengstock took first place. Events continued through the rest of the week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with a non-competitive ladies golf tournament and a shotgun tournament for the men.
The Hope For The Cause evening wine reception and silent auction was held at Mirabel's Desert Lodge Clubhouse with 160 members and guests celebrating on Saturday, March 10th. Guests had the opportunity to bid on Apple items courtesy of Best Buy.
For the past four years, Mirabels members have raised a great number of nearly $500,000 for the Scottsdale Healthcare Research Institute and are pleased to help cancer research, benefiting those in the Phoenix area and those around the country.
