Southern Arizona Book Heroes

10/17/2026

🐇💜 IT’S FINALLY HERE… TODAY IS THE DAY! 💜🐇

🎩✨ Once Upon a Time: A Night in Wonderland ✨🎩

Months of planning, crafting, dreaming, a few hot glue burns, lots of laughs, and SO much heart have led to this day! 🫖♠️🐇

Tonight, we’re stepping into Wonderland for an unforgettable evening of fun, friendship, and a whole lot of MAGIC! ✨

But the real magic? 💜 Every dollar raised helps Southern Arizona Book Heroes put books into the hands of children in crisis. Because sometimes, a book is more than a book… it’s comfort, hope, and a little moment of calm when a child needs it most. 📚❤️

To everyone who has supported this journey, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and cheered us on — THANK YOU! You are part of this story, and we are so grateful for every single one of you.

Now, let’s make some MAGIC! 🥂✨

🐇 Don’t be late… Wonderland awaits! 🐇

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10/14/2026

🐇💜 WE’RE SOLD OUT! 💜🐇

✨ ONCE UPON A TIME: A NIGHT IN WONDERLAND ✨

Well, Wonderland… YOU DID THAT! 🥹💜

Southern Arizona Book Heroes’ Once Upon a Time Gala is officially SOLD OUT!

To everyone who purchased a ticket, sponsored our event, donated to our silent auction, shared our posts, or helped make this night possible — THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in our mission.

This is about so much more than a magical evening. It’s about bringing books, comfort, and a little hope to children experiencing some of the hardest moments of their lives. 📚💜

Our hearts are full, our excitement is REAL, and we cannot wait to welcome you to Wonderland!

The tickets are gone, but the magic is just beginning! 🐇✨

See you in Wonderland! 🎩💜

10/09/2026

We are excited to partake in the Colabs’ Open House! It’s always wonderful to connect with fellow community members, build relationships, and discover new opportunities to collaborate.

At Southern Arizona Book Heroes, we believe that when our community comes together, we can make a bigger impact in the lives of children facing difficult and traumatic situations. 💙📚

Here’s to making connections, building partnerships, and finding new ways to make a difference!

10/09/2026

🐇💜✨ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR WHITE RABBIT SPONSOR ! ✨💜🐇

Every great story needs a little magic… and ours wouldn’t be the same without the incredible support of Senior Helpers! 💜

Thank you Senior Helpers for supporting Southern Arizona Book Heroes and our Once Upon a Time: A Night in Wonderland Gala! Your generosity helps us continue putting books into the hands of children in crisis through our first responders. 📚💙

Because sometimes, the right book at the right moment can bring a little comfort, a little calm, and a reminder that even in the middle of a difficult story, there is still hope. 🥹✨

🎩 Thank you for being part of our Wonderland and helping us write a brighter chapter for children in our community!

10/08/2026

♠️🐱 A Little More Magic in Wonderland! 🐱♠️

We are thrilled to welcome Vantage West Credit Union as a Cheshire Cat Sponsor of our 5th Annual Once Upon a Time – A Night in Wonderland Gala! ✨

Their support helps Southern Arizona Book Heroes bring brand-new books, comfort items, and a little bit of hope to children facing some of life’s most difficult moments.

💜 Thank you, Vantage West Credit Union, for helping us make a difference—one child, one book, and one moment of comfort at a time.

📚✨ October 17, 2026 | Arizona Sands Club
Once Upon a Time – A Night in Wonderland

10/07/2026

🐇💜 JUST A FEW TICKETS LEFT! 💜🐇

Wonderland is calling… and you don’t want to miss this! 🎩✨

Join us October 17th at the Arizona Sands Club for Southern Arizona Book Heroes’ Once Upon a Time: A Night in Wonderland Gala! 🐰📚

It’s going to be a night of fun, laughter, community, and a whole lot of heart — all while helping us put books into the hands of children in crisis. 💜

🎟️ Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🐇

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/once-upon-a-time-a-night-in-wonderland?fbclid=IwY2xjawTLkeBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR75lpk3nhrI0o1t7QbUEfBtPqov8mZMDkTEzFW_ypoFZsK_NrToNT4l1z3hjA_aem_B4D5JoLBus_dc62JggQNHQ

Only a few left… don’t be late! ⏰🐰

Join us at the fabulous Arizona Sands Club for an unforgettable evening celebrating Southern Arizona’s premier community of local heroes and generous…

10/06/2026

🐱 Cheshire Cat Sponsor

Leading the Way Through Wonderland

We are thrilled to recognize Hamstra Heating & Cooling, Inc. as a Cheshire Cat Selfie Mirror Sponsor of the 5th Annual Once Upon a Time – A Night in Wonderland Gala.

Thank you for helping Southern Arizona Book Heroes bring comfort, hope, and a little magic to children facing difficult moments.

Hamstra Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Keeping Southern Arizona comfortable while helping children find their way through the story.

10/05/2026

We’re thrilled to have Chuck George joining us as our Master of Ceremonies for the 5th Annual Once Upon a Time – A Night in Wonderland Gala! 🐇💜

Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with stories, laughter, inspiration, and a little bit of Wonderland magic—all in support of Southern Arizona Book Heroes and our mission to bring comfort and hope to children in crisis.

📖 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Arizona Sands Club

Come down the rabbit hole with us! 🐰✨

🎟️ Tickets are still available
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/once-upon-a-time-a-night-in-wonderland?fbclid=IwY2xjawTLkeBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR75lpk3nhrI0o1t7QbUEfBtPqov8mZMDkTEzFW_ypoFZsK_NrToNT4l1z3hjA_aem_B4D5JoLBus_dc62JggQNHQ

10/05/2026

🎄✨ THE 93 WISHES ✨🎄

We’re officially on a mission to make the holidays a little brighter for kids separated from their families.

So Az Book Heroes is working with a volunteer and Child Welfare Department to make 93 Wishes happen — and we need your help! ❤️

Let’s give these kids more than just a holiday… let’s give them a holiday to remember. 🎁📚🧸

Every donation helps us put together Bags of Wishes filled with books, a toy, and a little bit of Christmas magic. ✨

There are a couple of ways you can help:

🎁 Donate directly to 93 Wishes.

📣 Or start your own fundraising page! Whether you’re a business, an individual, a group, or just someone who wants to rally your friends and family — you can create your own page and help us raise funds for these 93 kids.

Every dollar, every share, and every person who gets involved helps us send a message that I hope every one of these kids feels:

You matter. You are loved. People care about you. And you are not forgotten. ❤️

🎁 Donate or start your own fundraising page here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/93-wishes

Let’s come together and make 93 wishes come true. ✨🎄

You can help give children facing a difficult transition something of their own to hold onto this holiday season.With current budget cuts and a shortage of…

09/30/2026

🐇💜 JUST A FEW TICKETS LEFT! 💜🐇

Wonderland is calling… and you don’t want to miss this! 🎩✨

Join us at Arizona Sands Club on October 17th for Southern Arizona Book Heroes’ Once Upon a Time: A Night in Wonderland Gala! 🐰📚

It’s going to be a night of fun, laughter, community, and a whole lot of heart — all while helping us put books into the hands of children in crisis. 💜

🎟️ Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/once-upon-a-time-a-night-in-wonderland

Only a few left… don’t be late! ⏰🐰

Join us at the fabulous Arizona Sands Club for an unforgettable evening celebrating Southern Arizona’s premier community of local heroes and generous…