White Christmas: A Holiday Gala and Tribute to Irving Berlin

Ryan House, in a partnership with the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, is pleased to announce its signature fund-raising effort will be an annual charity event held at the resort each December.

The inaugural event, "White Christmas: A Holiday Gala and Tribute to Irving Berlin," will be held Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Arizona Biltmore, starting with a reception at 6:30 pm in the Biltmore Grand Lobby, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm in the historic Gold Room. The black-tie affair with a "1940s Glamour" theme will feature a nolstalgic tribute to Mr. Berlin, who wrote "White Christmas" at the Arizona Biltmore in 1940.

For more details on sponsorship opportunities and individual reservations, please contact whitechristmas@ryanhouse.org.

Complete the reservation form by clicking on this link.

Family members and guests are welcome to join the annual National Children's Memorial Day Candlelighting Service, presented by The MISS Foundation.

Unity of Phoenix
1500 East Greenway Parkway
Phoenix, Arizona 85022
Candles and refreshments provided.

For a map to the Candlelighting Service at Unity of Phoenix, click here.

If you were not able to join us for the first "Coffee and Conversations" on November 17, 2008, the next meeting will be held on Monday, December 15, 2008 and will include discussions regarding school transitioning, led by Penny M. Overgaard. Get in on the ground floor of Ryan House and join us for "Coffee and Conversations". Learn about current programs, how you and your child may benefit from Ryan House, and lend your input as the house becomes a reality in 2009. Just as importantly, share time with other parents and make new connections.Please RSVP by Thursday, December 11 to Holly Cottor at 602.200.0767 or by e-mail at Holly@RyanHouse.org. Space is limited; please RSVP early to ensure participation. “Coffee and Conversations” will be held from 10:00a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas, Building B, 3rd Floor.