The 2025 AFCCA Fall Mixer: Community, Connection and a Whole Lot of Fun

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If you were anywhere near O.H.S.O. Brewery & Distillery during this year’s AFCCA Fall Mixer, you probably heard the laughter, the clinking glasses and the unmistakable sound of Arizona deathcare professionals letting loose after a long year. More than 170 people showed up ready to connect, celebrate and support a great cause, and our community absolutely delivered.

From the first check-in to the last raffle ticket, the room stayed buzzing. Our members showed up with generosity in full force, bringing a mountain of toys for Jakelle’s Christmas Box. Every single one will make the holidays a little brighter for an Arizona child, and that is something to feel proud of.

Cheers to the Sponsors Who Made the Night Shine

Events like this only work because our partners say yes to supporting our mission and our people. We are grateful for every sponsor who helped bring this mixer to life.

Student Ticket Sponsors

These organizations made it possible for future funeral professionals to attend and feel welcomed by our community.

  • Donor Network Arizona

  • Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel

  • Handley Precast Systems

  • Sanders Family Transport

  • Phylisia Reyes and Wayne Johnson

Cheers Sponsors

You kept the good vibes flowing all evening.

  • Foundation Partners

  • Donor Network Arizona

Hosted Bar Sponsors

You made sure the bar stayed busy all night and even added some personality with your signature sponsor cocktails.

  • Dignity Memorial Phoenix Market featured the “OLD Fashioned Hal”

  • Johnson Consulting Group served “The Consultant”

Both drinks were crowd pleasers but the real star was the fact that everyone had options to enjoy courtesy of your support.

Photo Booth Sponsor

Because no mixer is complete without goofy props and evidence of who had the best time.

A Few More Highlights

  • Our board members donated an incredible selection of prizes that kept the raffle lively

  • The 50/50 winner walked away with a very festive $965

  • The room stayed full of old friends, new faces and that familiar “we really like each other” energy

Thank You for Showing Up

Whether you sponsored, donated toys, bought raffle tickets or just came ready to be part of the fun, thank you. The AFCCA Fall Mixer has become one of those annual moments that reminds us why this profession is full of heart. We take care of families, but we also take care of one another.

Here’s to a great night, an even greater community and more chances to gather in the new year.

If you missed it, we hope to see you next time. If you were there, no need to tell us how much fun you had — your photo booth pictures already did.