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Event 

Title:
Valley of the Sun Suitcase Gala
When:
10.05.2019 
Where:
Chateau Luxe - Phoenix
Category:
Charity/Benefit Events

Description

Guests of the inaugural Valley of the Sun Suitcase Gala benefiting the Marine Raider Foundation will want to opt for a carry-on instead of a clutch the evening of October 5 at Chateau Luxe. The night of fundraising, dinner and inspirational guest speakers will culminate with a lucky couple being whisked away in a private jet by Cutter Aviation for a two-night getaway in Santa Barbara.

The event will celebrate and raise awareness about special operations raiders with the help of guest speaker and combat veteran Kirstie Ennis, recipient of the 2019 Pat Tillman Award at the ESPY Awards earlier this month. Ennis is a former Marine sergeant who lost her leg after a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. After more than 40 surgeries, the 28-year-old veteran is currently on a quest to tackle the Seven Summits on one leg by 2021. Ennis alongside emcee and decorated veteran Derek Herrera will help raise funds for the MARSOC Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports World War II Marine Raiders, active-duty and former Marine Raiders and raider families.

The Marine Raider Foundation supports current and former Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) raiders and families as well as the families of raiders who lost their lives in service.

Truly a hero for heroes, MARSOC Foundation helped Tempe resident and veteran Travis St. Denis travel to five funerals within a week after his team experienced a large casualty while serving in Afghanistan.

Since 2012, the Marine Raider Foundation has provided more than $4 million to support raiders during transition into civilian life, tragedy assistance and survivor support, family resiliency, legacy and preservation.