Linda Hunt Honored at Annual Ryan House Breakfast
The Event: 2022 Ryan House Community Breakfast
The Cause: Ryan House
Event Date: April 14, 2022
Location: JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Online
Gold Sponsors: Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines & Ira Gaines, Hospice of the Valley & Joan C. Ray Charitable Trust
Honoree: Linda Hunt
Co-Chairs: Lauren Mueller & Megan Mitchell
Dollars Raised: $200,000+
Emcees: Lindsey Smith & Tracy Leonard-Warner
Notable Moments: Nearly 600 guests attended this year’s hybrid event in support of medically-fragile children and their families. Ryan House co-founders, Holly and Jonathan Cottor, presented the Courage Award to Linda Hunt, for her significant and early role in Ryan House becoming a reality. A touching video was shared of the Wentland family’s experience with Ryan House. Local sports personality, Lindsey Smith hosted a Q&A with Ryan House family member, Jose Mendoza, who shared his story about his nephew’s bittersweet end-of-life journey at Ryan House.
Photos courtesy of Lori Krenzen Photography
