Buckles & Bangles
Almost 400 guests attended UMOM’s eighth annual Buckles & Bangles on Nov. 1 at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn. The gala raised more than $430,000, which will go directly toward supporting homeless youth and families. Guests embraced the western theme as they arrived in leather, turquoise, plaids and denim.
The evening’s program recognized Erik Olsson as the 2017 Heart for the Homeless honoree and McCarthy Building Companies as the 2017 Five Star Corporate Partnership honoree. A 16-year-old teen shared her difficult journey to gaining independence and self-reliance.
The evening included a mechanical bull, raffle, wine pull and silent and live auctions. Mogollon provided entertainment that kept guests on the dance floor throughout the evening. Kristine Newman and Sue Glawe co-chaired the event.
PHOTOS COURTESY UMOM
Board member Andrew Wyant and Kelli Wyant
Carole Moreno, Lynne Love and Sarah Suggs with character cowboy actor
Marcia Benjamin and Harryette Cooperman with Mogollon
McCarthy Building Companies employees David Peterson, Joe Yeargan, Michelle Dionne, Christina Mohler, Justin Newman, Kristine Newman, Darlene Newsom, Lisa Sullivan and Brandon Moon
