The Board of Visitors Fundraising Events
The first Charity Ball was held in 1915 and the early balls were family affairs with dancing, card playing, and a buffet dinner. In 1939, young women were invited to sell flowers at the event to raise additional money. Hence were born our Flower Girls. In 1955, a new tradition was launched as the girls, on the arms of their fathers, were formally presented at this special black-tie event. They appeared in white dresses, a tradition that remains today.
The first Fashion Show was held in 1954. Eight-hundred thirty-six tickets were sold, which raised $2,417.00. Tea was served while designers personally presented their new fashions. Today, instead of tea, the show centers around a luncheon. A special feature of the event is the modeling of fashions by the children and grandchildren of The Board of Visitors' members, who are traditionally accompanied by their grandfathers.Read More
Celebrating its 10th year in the fall of 2009, the Care Card is our newest fundraiser. Care Card provides all who purchase it a generous 20% discount to hundreds of merchants throughout the Valley of the Sun during a specified week each year. All of the money raised from the sale of Care Cards goes directly to charity. Ryan House has been selected as the recipient for the 2010 and 2011 programs. Read More