Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy
Childhelp’s 18th annual Wings Fashion Show & Luncheon, themed “All You Need is Love,” lit up the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia on Sunday, April 27 in the Town of Paradise Valley.
The sold-out event, chaired by Leslie Duffy, Hillary Leto, and Amanda Tubesing, exceeded fundraising goals and left guests inspired by the power of love, Childhelp representatives tell the Digital Free Press.
Guests were welcomed by emcee Nadine Bubeck, former TV anchor and publisher of Paradise Valley City Lifestyle, who guided attendees through a joyful afternoon that included a stunning children’s fashion show styled by The Garage Boutique & Concept Store.
A highlight of the day was the presentation of the Childhelp Heart of an Angel Award to local personality and entrepreneur Carey Peña and Gordon James of Gordon C. James Public Relations in honor of their extraordinary support and dedication to Childhelp’s mission.
Fifty young models who confidently took the runway captivated the crowd, radiating heart, style, and youthful energy, which proponents say is the embodiment of the Wings Chapter’s founding principle: Kids Helping Kids.
Special guests included Wings Chapter founding Mother Carol Hebets and Childhelp co-founders Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, whose ongoing legacy continues to impact thousands of children across Arizona and beyond.
Proceeds from the event support the Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona, a nationally recognized model for advocacy centers, providing forensic interviews, medical care, therapy, and coordinated services to more than 145,000 abused and neglected children since 1998.
