Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong was also in attendance and gave a speech before the dinner began, thanking everyone involved.
Alexis Meruelo, chairman of the Arizona Coyotes Foundation Board of Directors, said this event is not only important to the foundation in terms of raising funds to be distributed within the community, but also for the team, players and Meruelo’s family. He said that.
“It means so much to our family to be able to harness the power of sport for the good of our community. This event is just one of many we hold throughout the year and “It also helps us establish our presence and sponsor all of the great programs we have,” she said. “Relationships with players, GMs, and the community are extremely important because without them we would not be able to do what we do through the Foundation.Bill Armstrong, Players, and Their Loved Ones Thanks to the support of all our stakeholders, they are able to work with us wholeheartedly to make that impact.”
The foundation’s other events include the Coyote Classic golf tournament held at Topgolf Scottsdale in November. That continuity creates a sense of familiarity for both players and donors, making the Foundation’s impact within the community more meaningful.
The 2024 Celebrity Waiters Gala will feature 30 items for bids both in-person and online, including vacation packages, sports memorabilia, hot air balloon rides, artwork, jewelry, and tickets to various sporting events. It was done.
The live auction featured six items including a 10-course meal at a popular local restaurant, a private golf tour and a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The players also worked hard to collect tips from attendees to raise additional funds, and Coyotes members took it seriously, using their time at the gala to make the biggest difference possible for the foundation. Ta.
“It’s fun to be able to interact with the fans and raise money at the same time,” forward Nick Vigstad said. “For us to even be able to do something like this, people call it celebrity waiters, but we don’t see it that way. We play for a living. Just a hockey player. I think for everyone that we can do something together and get out of our comfort zone, that’s what’s important, that we get off the ice and do something different. can. ”
