The Banner Ball

Thank you to our attendees for celebrating with us at The Banner Ball! We are so honored to have shared this special evening with everyone, and we are immensely grateful for their support. Thanks to our Co-Chairs, Mari Lederman and Suzi Hilton, and our dedicated Host Committee, the evening was a resounding success, bringing together some 800 supporters and raising more than $3.3 million for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Arizona. These funds will support a range of important needs, including patient care, research and clinical trials, technology, supportive services for patients and survivors, and community outreach.

Co-Chair, Mari Lederman	Co-Chair, Suzi Hilton

A special highlight of the evening was the presence of Larry Fitzgerald and the announcement of a $1 million gift from The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to support Banner MD Anderson’s breast cancer program. In recognition of this generous gift, the Carol Fitzgerald Breast Health Center is now open at Banner MD Anderson in downtown Phoenix, honoring Larry’s late mother Carol, who passed away from breast cancer in 2003.

Congratulations to our inaugural physician honorees, Dr. David M. Paul, Dr. Emily Grade, and Dr. Matthew Ulrickson, whose vision, dedication and compassionate care have transformed lives and shaped the very soul of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Watch the video to learn more about these distinguished honorees.

We extend our gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, CureIS Healthcare, and Platinum Sponsor, Arizona College of Nursing, for their generous support, and to each and every one of you who gave us the gifts of your time, presence, and philanthropic support. Don’t miss out on this event in 2026. Stay tuned for a save-the-date and additional details in months ahead. 

Watch these impactful videos produced by our friends at Fervor Creative:

Physician Honorees:

Vince and Cody:

To view the event photos, visit the gallery here.