An Experience Like No Other

Reservations are required. Please inquire at BeachBall@phoenixchildrens.com or call Janet Reiman at 602-933-2669. 

We Raised More Than $1.2 Million While Having a Ball

In 2023, the community and industry leaders traded in tuxedos and glittering gowns for resort attire to raise more than $1.2 million for Phoenix Children’s most pressing needs during the 29th annual Beach Ball event. The event was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Arizona Biltmore’s Spire Bar and Lawn with a cocktail party format. 

Attendees enjoyed a “beachside” immersive experience with hors d’oeuvres and signature cotton candy cocktails before closing the evening on the dance floor grooving to the sounds of local band, Yacht Rock Revue. 

All proceeds from Beach Ball go to the Hope Fund at Phoenix Children’s, which contributes to state-of-the-art technology and equipment, innovative clinical programs and family-centered care.

Beach Ball 2024 Chairs

Corrine Barkan & Michelle Tremblay2024 Beach Ball Co-Chairs

2024 Committee

Jessica Adler
Tara Allen
Dana Ardebili
Jacque Ardebili
Corinne Barkan
Lissette Bell
Ashley Blalock
Leah Bold Mondlick
Christi Brink
Tammy Brink
Corey Carney
Rebecca Cody
Jaclyn Condo
Megan Detz
Julie Duncan
Pele Fischer
Joy Glasco

Jenny Goldman
Brittany Grooms
Kristin Heriaud
Jade Izzett
Caitlin Jocque
Kim King
Megan Kniskern
Jeanine Knoll
Brooke Kopp
Hannah Laizure
Tanya Larrain
Brooke Levy
Caitlin Lindquist
Susan Menchaca
Katie Merritt
Kate Moore Butch
Marissa Nelson

Melissa Panagiotakopoulos
Lisa Payne
Nicole Pillor
Dawn Pressentin
April Rhodes
Amanda Russo
Stephanie Sandell
Sarah Schultze
Arianna Shwer
Cristina St.Clair
Whitney Stein
Bri Stone
Teresa Strunk
Michelle Tremblay
Kari Trummel
Susan Underwood
Anna Wood
Mallory Worthington

Past Chairs
  • 1994 – Susan & Fred Pakis
  • 1995 – Mark Voigt and Mike Mencuccini
  • 1998- Krista and Ron Moyes & Sherry and Norman James
  • 1999 – Robin and Phil Darrow & Jill Krigsten
  • 2000 – Libby and Rick Kalinowski
  • 2001 – Sue and Rudy Anders, MD
  • 2002 – Bonnie and Ron Caniglia, MD & Mary and Tim Smith, MD
  • 2003 – Lori and Matt Muss & Jennifer and Kenneth Bates
  • 2004 – Julie and Greg Vogel & Dyan and George Getz
  • 2005 – Betsy and Eric Roudi & Michelle and Bill Thorpe
  • 2006 – Holly and Bruce Larsen & Kari and Kurt Zangerle, MD
  • 2007 – Letitia Frye and Karen Hoffman
  • 2008 – Michelle and David Notrica, MD & Kiffie and Chris Robbins
  • 2009 – Susie Wesley
  • 2010 – Kari and Paul Yatkowski & Paige and Dan Wheeler
  • 2011 – Jill Krigsten, Mari Lederman and Lisa Shapiro
  • 2012 – Jennifer Moser, Maja Langbein and Stacy Boltz
  • 2013 – Ferial Clay and Rhoda Rizkalla-Couvaras
  • 2014 – Mirav Bradshaw & Paula Wichterman
  • 2015 – Amy Joffe, Susan Rehorn and Gerri Richards
  • 2016 – Blair Moffet and Taucha Silk
  • 2017 – Susan Menchaca and Cristina St.Clair
  • 2018 – Larissa Hoss and Jami Savage-Gray
  • 2019 – Alexa Schneider and Becca Clayton
  • 2020 – Brooke Kopp and Whitney Heglie
  • 2022 – Julie Duncan & Natalie Thimsen
  • 2023 – Dana Ardebili and Jenny Goldman

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