Community RADAR: Inside Phoenix Suns/Suns Nite Hoops Charity Party

Fall is here, but we are still feeling the heat of summer in the Valley, making for the perfect rooftop Havana inspired charity party at the W Scottsdale Thursday night.

It's a top fundraiser for Suns Nite Hoops, bringing out Suns players like Jermaine O'Neal, Jared Dudley, Morcin Gortat and PJ Tucker- to name a few. 

The program, started by the Phoenix Suns, has a very special mission for young men who need it most.

"The idea is to give them a positive alternative to drugs, gangs, crime and violence while teaching life skill development such as discipline and anger management. Basketball is merely the lure to attract these young men. Nite Hoops was established with the pre-game workshops and case management as its priority."

A labor of love for Program Director, Shannon Smith (pictured above), this year's event brought together Cuban dancers, sweet treats from Caketini and casino play for a festive night under the stars benefiting at-risk Valley youth.

To learn more, attend the next event or donate visit http://www.sunsnitehoops.org/


Xoxo,
Britt

Community RADAR: Prada Puts Best Fashion Foot Forward For Phoenix Children's Hospital

 Beautiful Fashion, Hot Athletes, Music & Cocktails--All For Charity!

If you didn't make it to the Prada Party benefiting the Phoenix Children's Hospital on September 20th, don't worry, Beyond the Green Screen has all the details. The Italian fashion house teamed up with our local hospital by throwing a gorgeous cocktail party to help raise money for a fantastic cause.

The store transformed into a bit of a catwalk, outfitting models and local athletes like Shane Doan (Phoenix Coyotes), Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) and Jared Dudley (Phoenix Suns) in Prada suits. This girl was not complaining.

Complete with a DJ and cocktails, the luxury store at Scottsdale Fashion Square is lending it's fashionable hand for one of the best Children's hospitals in the country. Philanthropists Barbara Adelson, Deborah Bateman, Jennifer DeStefano, Karie Dozer and Debbie Gaby made the night a success.

                                                

And it's not too late to help! From now until September 30th, if you shop at Prada, part of the proceeds will go back to Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Xoxo,

Britt