2025 Gala Fundraising Information
Friday, October 10, 2025
Social Hour Begins at 6 pm
Dinner served at 7 pm
Marriott Starr Pass, Grand Ballroom
Individual Seat Tickets $85
Become a Table Sponsor at $850 (10 Seats)
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I want to personally invite you to our 2025 Hands of Hope Tucson Fundraising Gala. On October 10, we will spend a beautiful evening at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort. We are excited to join with you PRAISING the Lord for all He has done at Hands of Hope Tucson.
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This year, Dr. Anthony Levatino is our keynote speaker. He shares his unique perspective about why a physician who has been trained to give life would take it away. The story of his conversion to pro-life has educated and motivated audiences worldwide and we are privileged to have him as our keynote speaker this year.
I look forward to seeing you there in October. It will be an amazing evening!
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-Joanie Hammond
CEO, Hands of Hope
Keynote Speaker - Hands of Hope Tucson - 2025 Fundraising Gala
Dr. Anthony Levatino
Former abortionist Dr. Anthony Levatino shares his unique perspective about why a physician who has been trained to give life would take it away. The story of his conversion to pro-life has educated and motivated audiences worldwide.
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From selfish motives to real understanding, Dr. Levatino discusses what it was like to perform abortions and the toll it took on his family until a personal tragedy occurred.
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Before his involvement in the pro-life movement, Dr. Levatino performed over 1,200 both first and second-trimester abortions as part of his OB-GYN practice in upstate New York. “I was morally neutral and believed that I had an obligation to offer complete care to my patients,” states Dr. Levatino.
Dr. Levatino has testified about the dangers of abortion before Congress.
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His story, combined with practical advice on what the pro-life community can do to increase effectiveness, has made him sought-after international speaker.