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Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona
Upcoming Events
Mardi Gras Gala Saturday, FEBRUARY 18th, 2012 annual honoring Mardi Gras King, Larry Volkmar, CEO, Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! Spectacular evenings are rare….be ready….. · Concert from Baton Rouge born, Rockabilly Band, Free Ride in a Mason Jar · Hosted by Kristin Anderson, of Fox 10’s Arizona Morning · Burlesque performances from the Burlescapades and Provocatease will seduce · Exciting fire performances from Purrrgatori Fyre of Mourning Fyre · Be amazed by the magic of Jacob Spinney · Demystify your future with readings from fortune tellers, tarot card readers and psychics · Gamble the night away in our Big Easy Casino · Get swept up in the excitement of our charity silent auction featuring once in a lifetime trips and experiences Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona’s board of directors in crowning Larry Volkmar, CEO of Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center as our King of Mardi Gras. The Venue Scottsdale Doors Open for Reception and Silent Auction at 6:00 p.m. Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m. Doors at The Venue Scottsdale open at 6:00 p.m. for the coronation of Volkmar and his court. The annual Mardi Gras Gala mirrors the festivities of a traditional Fat Tuesday celebration in the Big Easy, including street performers, fortune tellers, burlesque shows, casino gaming, silent auction, Cajun cuisine, and concert from Free Ride and a Mason Jar, a Baton Rouge born Rockabilly band. Event attire is black-tie or Mardi Gras costume and many revelers come dressed to impress in masques and gowns fit for a Carnival Ball in New Orleans. Visit the Mardi Gras Costume Shop and tell them you are attending the Mardi Gras Gala. They will donate 10% of your costume rental to the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona. Mardi Gras Costume Shop 5895 North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 www.mardigrascostumeshop.com | (480) 948-4030 Ticket and tables are on sale beginning at $200 per person. Click here to purchase. Contact Director of Marketing and Development, Heather King at heather.king@chw.edu or call (602) 406-3581 for more information.
Camp Candlelight 2012
Camp Candlelight
June 10th-16th, 2012
To learn more about Camp Candlelight, or for an application, please take a look at our Camp Candlelight programs page. Camp Candlelight is a summer camp for children and teens, ages 8-15 with epilepsy. This program, offered through the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona, gives campers the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities, while developing a sense of self-worth, independence and personal responsibility.
Counselor applications due: March 1st, 2012 Camper applications due: May 1st, 2012 The fee for Camp Candlelight is $375 ($350 if entire application is received by April 15th). Fee includes food and lodging. Physical examination is required. Financial assistance may be available for campers who qualify. Space is limited.
To be eligible for Camp Candlelight, a child must:
¯ Have a primary diagnosis of epilepsy
¯ Be ages 8 through 15
¯ Be able to feed, bathe, dress and toilet without assistance
¯ Work well in small groups
If your child meets these eligibility requirements, we welcome you to complete an application for admission to Camp Candlelight. |