November 8, 2025 – 7:30a

Ben Calderon, Mr. Anvil Phoenix 2025, is leading the charge in the Leather community to show support for a cause that affects a lot of our own families too.

Ben’s been rallying community members to help him reach his goal of a $2000 donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, and I’m calling on all of us to give as much support as you can.

If you’d like to donate please use this link:  https://alzm.org/96tuj and be sure to let him know (Ben’s cc’d above).

If you’re up for the walk itself, please sign up here:  https://alzm.org/b253x

Event begins on Nov 8th at 7:30AM and details are here:  https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2025/AZ-DesertSouthwest?pg=entry&fr_id=18423

Another great way to show your support is to join us on the walk itself. It’s this Saturday 11/8 at 9am, with staging starting at 7:30am. The walk kicks off from in front of the State Capitol building, on 17th Ave between Adams and Jefferson; we’ll be around there somewhere!