Michael J Sansone

For those of you who will be filling out United Way donation forms, we would like to ask that you consider designating a portion of your contribution for the MISS Foundation.

We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) volunteer-based organization committed to providing crisis support and long-term aid to families after the death of a child from any cause.

MISS also participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and volunteerism, and programs to reduce infant and toddler death through research and education.

The MISS Foundation was founded in Arizona by ASU Assistant Professor Joanne Cacciatore following the death of her daughter Cheyenne.

It now has 75 chapters worldwide including active support groups, in-person and online, along with many mentors volunteering to support bereaved families.

It's simple to add the MISS Foundation to your United Way form: On the bottom of the page, under Option C, you can fill in:

"MISS Foundation, 77 East Thomas Road, #112, Phoenix, AZ 85012,"
VSUW Agency Code "8052"
and the amount you'd like to designate.

Thank you for your consideration of our request especially now at holiday time.

The Arizona Celebration of Lights includes more than 7,000,000 lights and 300 animated and still displays.

In order to see it, you actually stay in your car and drive through it!

The organizers boast that it is Arizona's largest display of holiday lights.

They anticipate that during this holiday season, about 140,000 people will pass through the display. See photos of the Arizona Celebration of Lights.

Where is the Arizona Celebration of Lights? At 99th Avenue and Loop 101 (at Thomas). Here is a map and directions to the event.

When can I see it?

Every night, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, from Friday, November 16, 2012 through Sunday, January 6, 2013. Sunday, Monday through Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Holidays: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

What happens?

You'll be driving for about a mile through five tunnels to see the holiday light show. You stay in your own car.

On Friday through Sunday nights you can park at the end and visit Santa's Village featuring activities (extra charge may apply, cash only), food and vendors.

How much will it cost to get in?

Passenger vehicles: $15 per vehicle Monday through Thursday; $20 per vehicle Friday, Saturday, Sundays and holidays

Visit the Arizona Celebration of Lights online.

Do you have any pictures?

Picture Gallery: Arizona Celebration of Lights