Swirl, Sip & Savor Raises $260K for SARRC’s Think Asperger’s Program

More than 150 guests gathered at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa for Swirl, Sip & Savor to raise funds for SARRC’s (Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center) research and programs creating awareness, early diagnosis and solutions for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Amuse Bouche and Cardinals Jeroboam cropThe March 4 event raised more than $260,000 in sponsorships and auction proceeds.

The fundraising soiree, chaired by Patty Dion, Lynne Jackson, Mac Perlich, Karen Quinif, Laurie Sandau, Lyndsey Waugh and Jaime Wright, brought in seven premier wineries from Napa Valley to pour their wines during a tasting hour and five-course dinner prepared by some of the Valley chefs from Sanctuary Resort, the Four Seasons Resort, the Phoenician and El Chorro.

Guests enjoyed a wine tasting reception showcasing Amuse Bouche, August West Wine, Boyanci Wines, Darioush, Hanzell Vineyards, Kosta Browne Winery and O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery.

Preceding dinner, a live auction featured unique wine experiences and wine lots, including a one-of-a-kind hand-etched 5L jerobaum with the Cardinals logo and player signatures.

White House Design Studio created the white, silver and black décor for The Sanctuary ballroom.

 

Lyndsey Waugh, Lynne Jackson, Laurie Sandau, Mac Perlich, Patty Dion, Jaime Wright, Karen Quinif crop

Lyndsey Waugh, Lynne Jackson, Laurie Sandau, Mac Perlich, Patty Dion, Jaime Wright and Karen Quinif

Bob and Denise Delgado, Patty and Phil Dion crop

Bob and Denise Delgado, and Patty and Phil Dion

Danny and Erica Openden, Cindy and Doug Sanders crop

Danny and Erica Openden, and Cindy and Doug Sanders

Desiree and Greg Wells crop

Desiree and Greg Wells

Jaime Wright, Patty Dion crop

Jaime Wright and Patty Dion

John and Karey Stevenson crop

John and Karey Stevenson

Laura and Mike Bill crop

Laura and Mike Bill

Michael Bidwill and Guest crop

Michael Bidwill and Guest

Live Auction crop

Live auction

Sara and Todd Bresnahan, and Mac and Russ Perlich crop

Sara and Todd Bresnahan, and Mac and Russ Perlich

Wendi and Howard Sobelman crop

Wendi and Howard Sobelman

Sue Glawe, Janet Barkley, Suzee Smith-Everhard crop

Sue Glawe, Janet Barkley and Suzee Smith-Everhard

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