hopes & dreams magazine - fall 2015

HOPES&DREAMS

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Condition Critical

FALL 2015

There’s an urgent need for a new

Emergency Department and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center at

Phoenix Children’s. Find out why.

Dear friends:

Families, they mean everything to us. We would do anything for them ...

joining together for every opportunity, fighting every challenge and standing

united for causes that we care about. If you have received this magazine, it is

because you are family — part of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital family.

And today, I need your help.

In this issue you’ll read about lives that were changed — and saved — here in our Emergency Department and Trauma Center. And every day there are more and more stories just like them. That is why we need your help today. Please visit ConditionCriticalPCH.org to learn how.

STEVE SCHNALL

Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer

L E T T E R F R O M S T E V E

It’s critical that Phoenix Children’s Hospital build a new Emergency Depart–ment and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center if we are to keep up with the ever-increasing number of ill and injured children who need our care.

In 2002 when we moved to our current location on Thomas Road, we built an Emergency Department to accommodate 22,000 children each year — a number we were optimistic about reaching. Fast-forward 10 years, and we were treating more than 78,000 patients in the exact same space. That number is expected to climb to more than 100,000 over the next 5 years.

One of the nearly 300 patients we see every day could be your child or grand-child. No one ever expects it to be them … something our emergency and trauma physicians hear every day. And if it is, we won’t turn them away.

Even with our space constraints we figure out a way to say “yes” to every child who walks through our doors, or in many cases, is brought here by first responders. That’s because we do what we do better than anyone else. It shows in our survival rates, and in how well our patients do when they leave. We have an entire team of specialists ready for anything, 24/7.

We’ve done our best to retrofit and tweak, but the reality is that we can’t do that anymore. The demand is far higher than our capacity, and we can’t wait any longer.

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FALL 2015 HOPES & DREAMS 1

BOARD MEMBERSChairman: Scott Rehorn, RED Development, LLC

Past Chairman: Larry Clemmensen, Community Volunteer

Board Secretary: Sheila Zuieback, Halle Family Foundation

PCH President and CEO: Robert L. Meyer

PCH Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer: Steven S. Schnall

Michael Bill, MJ Insurance

Scott Bindley, Screenwriter

Taylor Burke, Rainy Partners

Kevin Czerwinski, Merit Partners, Inc.

Jeffry King, Pete King Construction

Mark Love, LKL Partners, LLC

Jonathan Pinkus, Arizona Nutritional Supplements

David Ralston, Bank of Arizona

J. Paul Rhodes, Vestar

Chris Stamets, Western Retail Advisors

David Watson, mybody LLC

Director Emeritus: Herbert J. Louis, M.D.

EDITORIALSenior Vice President and Chief Development Officer: Steven S. Schnall

Director of Communications, Foundation: Cheriese Chambers

Editor: Laura Jobke

Contributing Writers: Kristin Saiz; Stephanie Conner

Photography: Tim Lanterman Photography; Elaine Kessler Photography

Event Photography: Ben Arnold Photography

Printing: OneTouchPoint-CCI

Creative services provided by Casual Astronaut casualastronaut.com

8 Condition Critical Phoenix Children’s needs a new Emergency Department and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center to ensure care is available for every severely injured or ill child

14 Bouncing Back After a traumatic brain injury Adelynn loses part of her skull — but not her fighting spirit

18 Taking Steps in the Right Direction Faced with losing her leg, a teenager shares how she found hope at Phoenix Children’s

20 Back in the Game While battling a serious football injury, Cameron never expects what he finds out next

22 Water Warrior Brycen fights for his life after being pulled from the bottom of his family’s swimming pool

24 Lifesaving Lessons Phoenix Children’s Water Watchers program saves lives through drowning prevention

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS 2 In Brief: News and notes from around PCHF

6 Doc Talk: Dr. Blake Bulloch explains how he’s always been drawn to saving lives

26 Your Donations Matter: Stories demonstrating the impact of your donations

34 Upcoming Events: Dates you won’t want to miss

“ We knew he was going to fight, but we never imagined he would be as perfect as he is.”PAGE 22

2 HOPES & DREAMS FALL 2015

BRIEFin

BADGE OF HONORFor the fifth year in a row, Phoenix Children’s Hospital was recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. In 2015-2016, Phoenix Children’s was ranked in the top 50 pediatric hospitals nationwide in 9 of 10 specialty categories.

#14Neurology and Neurosurgery,

Barrow Neurological

Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital

#16Cancer Care,

Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer

and Blood Disorders

#16Cardiology and Heart Surgery,

Phoenix Children’s Heart Center

#17Nephrology,

Phoenix Children’s Department of

Nephrology

#21 Urology • #28 Orthopedics • #28 Pulmonology#36 Gastroenterology and GI Surgery • #37 Diabetes and Endocrinology

Cards for a CauseHoliday cards created by patients treated in our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders are available at participating local retailers beginning

November 1. All proceeds benefit the Center. Buy 5 for $5 and spread the spirit of the holidays to your friends and family. Visit PCHKidsArt.org to

find retailers or see corporate card options.

N E W S & U P D A T E S F R O M P H O E N I X C H I L D R E N ’ S H O S P I T A L


Launched in 2013, the Arizona Fetal Care Network at Phoenix Children’s Hospital offers advanced fetal diagnosis and newborn medical and surgical intervention, all at one location. And it’s the only program in the state to do so.

With thousands of high-risk births every year in Arizona, this higher level of care may be required by some families. The team at Phoenix Children’s

specializes in medical and surgical treatment after delivery and can correct many of the most complicated prenatal diagnoses including congenital heart defects, abdominal wall defects, spina bifida and many more.

Learn more about the Arizona Fetal Care Network at PhoenixChildrens.org.

There are more than 8,000 high-risk births in Arizona annually

GAME CHANGER The new Bubba Watson and PING Golf Motion Analysis Laboratory recently began accepting new patients. The lab uses cutting-edge motion recording technology to evaluate and monitor rehab patients, giving doctors measurable results to make treatment decisions.

Comfort and Care in the East ValleyRosa, a 99-year-old Chandler resident, recently made her third donation of homemade quilts to the patients at Phoenix Children’s inpatient unit at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. The 22-bed unit features private patient rooms and is staffed 24/7 by Phoenix Children’s hospitalists and nurses.


The Phoenix Children’s family celebrates the life, accomplishments and humanitarianism of Robert Arceci, MD, PhD. A brilliant cancer researcher, passionate leader and kindhearted pediatric oncologist, Dr. Arceci made an incredible and lasting impact on the Hospital and local cancer community as Division Chief of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Director of the Ronald A. Matricaria Institute of Molecular Medicine.

His quick grin, distinctive laugh and playful spirit lived

alongside a warrior’s soul. Dr. Arceci’s commitment to advancing pediatric cancer research often took him outside the lab, as he offered his support to many events and organizations that raise funds for the fight against pediatric cancer. Whether shaving his head, running a 5K or giving an enthusiastic speech, Dr. Arceci brought the same drive and dedication to his philanthropic efforts that he applied to his patients and research. This is how we remember Dr. Bob Arceci.

PCHF Honors a Colleague, Friend and Philanthropist Robert Arceci, MD, PhD

“Dr. Arceci dedicated his life to helping others, and the number of people he impacted through his research for children’s cancer can’t be understated. Our staff got to know Dr. Arceci through the GCU Foundation’s Run to Fight Children’s Cancer. He was not only a brilliant oncologist he was a caring person who lifted the spirits of children and families battling this disease.” — Sussely Morales, Community Outreach Manager, Grand Canyon University

Dancing with a patient at the GCU Run to Fight Children’s Cancer

“Dr. Arceci was a cherished member of the GO AZ Motorcycles family and an active participant in the Bob’s Biker Blast event. His loss is a tragedy not only for his family, friends, and PCH colleagues, but the entire local riding community. Dr. Arceci’s presence will be greatly missed at this year’s event, though we know his spirit will continue to ride with us.” — Gina Marra, Vice President, YAM Powersports Division

Pictured (third from right) with Phoenix Children’s colleagues at the kick-off ride for Bob’s Biker Blast in 2014

“He was a constant voice in my ear: ‘Don’t work hard; work smart. How does this help my patients?’ Dr. Arceci’s every thought and focus was on his patients. His passion was infectious, and he was one of those rare people you can call a visionary. Dr. Arceci’s mentoring, teaching and guiding of students and clinicians has led to new generations of scientists and physicians who will carry on his name and vision.” — David Lee, Manager, Phoenix Children’s Molecular Medicine Lab


“Working with Dr. Arceci for Beach Ball was one of my favorite experiences. He was passionate, hopeful and excited about his work, and his excitement inspired our committee.” — Paula Wichterman

“Dr. Arceci was so warm and kind, not to mention funny. I really enjoyed collaborating with him while chairing Beach Ball 2014.” — Mirav Bradshaw

At Beach Ball 2014 with Co-Chairs Paula Wichterman (left) and Mirav Bradshaw

“Bob was passionate, saying, ‘Research by definition is a risk — we won’t cure cancer without it!’ He later implored, ‘How can a person meet these kids and not be willing to do everything in their power to help them?’ He lived to help his young patients and thrived on discovery.” — Kathleen Ruddy, Chief Executive Officer, St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Having his head shaved at the St. Baldrick’s event in 2015

“Dr. Arceci was widely known as an extremely intelligent man. His incredible intelligence was a bit intimidating to me – until I met him. Dr. Arceci and his wife were so warm and appreciative of my efforts. Hearing him speak was an eye-opening experience, and I am incredibly thankful for the road he paved for the future of childhood cancer.” — Nikki Scribner, Children’s Fight for Life Casino Night 2014 Co-Chair

Speaking at Children’s Fight for Life Casino Night in 2014

Yo Soy PCHOffering unique partnership opportunities for Hispanic-owned and led companies and those serving the Hispanic population, the Yo Soy PCH program creates valuable business relationships that ultimately benefit the patients of Phoenix Children’s. Recognizing the distinctive needs of the Hispanic market, we tailor partnership opportunities that will be beneficial to your company, while providing critical support for the Hospital’s clinical programs and services.

The following organizations have proudly partnered with Phoenix Children’s and the Yo Soy PCH program: Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Bar S, Caliber Wealth Management Group, Del Sol Furniture, Entravision Communications Corporation, GTZ Group, Jarritos, Larry H. Miller Dealerships, La Voz, Phoenix International Raceway, Telemundo, Terlato Wines, uberESPANOL and Univision.

To find out how your organization can get involved, email [email protected] or call (602) 933-2610.

R E M E M B E R I N G D R . A R C E C I


Above: Dr. Blake Bulloch, Division Chief of Emergency Medicine, with one of his patients.

Opposite: Dr. Bulloch with his kids.

AFTER TALKING TO DR. BLAKE BULLOCH, WE’RE

not sure if it would be George Clooney or David

Hasselhoff playing him in a movie. But either way,

Dr. Bulloch’s doppelganger would be saving lives.

It’s what our Division Chief of Emergency Medicine does

every day. It was a calling of sorts — something he knew he

always wanted to do. And thousands of patients at Phoenix

Children’s are grateful for that.

Where are you from and what brought you to Phoenix Children’s? Canada. And the weather is what brought me to Phoenix. Coming from the Canada cold … that was a big draw. [Laughs]. But really, it was the opportunity to help start the Emergency Department. Coming in on the ground level and watching it grow has been so exciting and rewarding.

Why emergency medicine? I love the fast pace, and the fact that every day is different. We see all types of patients, from well child checks, to emergencies and traumas.

Did you always want to be a doctor? Yes, as far back as I can remember.

What was your first job? A lifeguard. I guess I felt the same draw to lifeguarding as I did to becoming a doctor.

Who would play you in a movie about your life? George Clooney of course! He not only played an emergency physician on ER, but we both have gray hair now [laughs].

What do you do in your spare time? What spare time? Most of my free time involves going to my kids’ sporting events, but I enjoy working out, and I’m an Arizona Cardinals season ticket holder. I’m also working on my MBA.

How old are your kids? Jaxson is 8, Taylor is 7, and my fiancée’s daughter, Kennedy, is 6.

Fiancée? My fiancée, Darcey, and I recently became engaged in Bora Bora.

Congratulations! If you two could live anywhere, where would it be? The Italian countryside. The people, food and wine are amazing.

I think George Clooney lives in Italy … what else do you two have in common? Any acting skills or other hidden talents? I used to be a hockey player. I wouldn’t exactly say I have a talent for it though. I haven’t played in 30 years.

What would you sing on karaoke night? I wouldn’t! It wouldn’t be fair to the audience — I’d clear the place.

So if you’re not a singer, what talent would you like to have? I’d love to be able to speak Spanish.

What food will you absolutely not touch? Raw scallops. I had one once and almost vomited on the spot.

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? (Scallops would not be served.)I’d have dinner with all of our family’s ancestors. It’d be amazing to hear about their lives.

What are you most proud of? I’m proud of the staff we’ve put together. We have a really talented and fun group that gets along. They’re a pleasure to work with.

What’s your pie-in-the-sky goal for the new emergency department? To be the most efficiently run, highest-quality emergency department imaginable.

Dr. Bulloch attended medical school and completed his residency at the University of Manitoba. He completed his fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and currently serves as Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.

Doc Talk: Blake Bulloch, MD


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CONDITION CRITICALPhoenix Children’s Hospital is preparing for an emergency. 100,000 of them, to be exact.


WHAT IF PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL’S

Emergency Department and Level 1 Pediatric

Trauma Center weren’t here? What if we

weren’t able to provide a larger space for these

critical departments in the next few years?

Here’s the bottom line: our Emergency Department was

built for 22,000 kids a year. Last year, more than 83,000

children came through our doors. And within five years,

the Emergency Department and Trauma Center at Phoenix

Children’s will need to accommodate more than 100,000

children annually.

The good news is we have the staff and training we

need. We are the very best at what we do, and we have

the stats to prove it: we have one of the lowest mortality

rates in the country.

But we’ve already outgrown our space, and with current

growth projections, we simply will not have the space for

all of the children who need us. Children who need critical

care now to survive. Children like Adelynn, Danielle,

Cameron and Brycen. Children who are just like yours.

What if it were your child?

If your child were critically ill or injured, you’d want the very best — and fast. The new Emergency Department and Trauma Center will be closer to the helipad, imaging equipment and operating rooms. These critical functions are currently 200 yards away. Instead of losing valuable seconds moving patients the length of two football fields, we’ll be able to transport patients and perform tests faster — and get them into surgery minutes sooner. And that’s a huge deal. Because during an emergency, every second counts.

What if there were multiple traumas?

A lot of emergencies and traumas are single-patient incidents. But we also want to consider what happens in the event of trauma that affects multiple children. What happens if a school bus crashes? Or a group of teens are in a car accident?

If that happens today, emergency responders have to make a choice — a choice to transport some of the children to Phoenix Children’s and the rest elsewhere. The children taken to a hospital without a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center (or a trauma center at all) are at a greater risk of losing a limb, suffering permanent damage or dying. With more trauma bays available, we can save more children.

We never want to have to turn away a critically injured child because we don’t have

space. That’s why we’re fighting to be ready for

100,000 children. We hope you’ll fight with us.


Help us today: ConditionCriticalPCH.org

DEC. 2015 Groundbreaking on new Emergency Department and Trauma Center2002 Year current Emergency

Department was built

New number of private exam rooms:

69

Current number of private exam rooms:

23Current number of trauma bays:

4New number

of trauma bays:

9

Current square footage:

18,600New square

footage:

42,302

CONDITION CRITICAL: BY THE NUMBERS

$40 millionWhat we need to make the new

Emergency Department and Trauma Center a reality

1Number of people

— you — it takes to make a difference


Reduced time in the

waiting room

Less overall time spent in

the Emergency Department

Privacy for our families

Rooms for every patient who

comes through our doors

Easier access for families, located

directly off of Thomas Road

Additional safe rooms

for behavioral health patients

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The new Emergency Department and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

at Phoenix Children’s Hospital will offer a

variety of benefits to our patients and families.

NEW & IMPROVED


Phoenix Children’s patients topped the leaderboard after Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable arm of The Thunderbirds that host the Waste Management Phoenix Open, made a $500,000 gift to support the Condition Critical campaign. The largest single

gift ever made by Thunderbirds Charities will name the Garden Walk, a unique setting just outside the Emergency Department and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center where parents and visitors will be able to enjoy a private walk or time for quiet reflection. “Thanks

to tremendous support from our corporate partners and the golf fans who attend each year, we are able to give a historical gift that will help thousands of children and families treated at Phoenix Children’s in the future,” said Tom King, President of Thunderbirds Charities.

Thunderous Support

What if you decided to join them? You can. Visit ConditionCriticalPCH.org.

We are grateful to all the donors who have led the way towards reaching our goal in the Condition Critical campaign, including: BUILDING MOMENTUM

Phoenix Suns Charities scored big for the children of our community by awarding their largest grant, the $100,000 Playmaker Award, to Phoenix Children’s in support of the Condition Critical campaign. The gift will help ensure that specialized emergency and trauma care will be available to all children who need it.

Playmakers for PCH

FIRST RESPONDERS TO CONDITION CRITICAL

The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation

Pediatric Surgeons of Phoenix

Freeport- McMoRan

Sioles Family Foundation


FOR THE FIRST WEEK WE DIDN’T

know if she was going to live,”

Adelynn’s mother Kimberly recalls.

Her one-and-a-half-year-old

daughter rested in a bed in the

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, nearly

unrecognizable. “I didn’t want to believe

the child lying there was my daughter.”

Adelynn’s head was shaven, stapled

and bandaged, a tube drained fluid from

her brain and her eyes were swollen.

Medications flowed into her tiny veins, and

her body, clothed in only a diaper, was lying

on ice packs to reduce the swelling in her

brain. The little girl in a medically-induced

coma was a far cry from the active toddler

Kimberly and her husband Jeremy knew.

BOUNCINGBACK

After a traumatic brain injury

Adelynn loses part of her

skull — but not her fighting spirit

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Hours earlier they had arrived at the Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital after hearing news every parent dreads: Adelynn was being rushed to the hospital by ambulance. She had fallen from a toddler trampoline at her babysitter’s house.

“At first I was thinking, ‘All kids fall down; how bad can it be?’” Kimberly says. “But after I found out she was unconscious, I started to fear the worst.”

When the ambulance arrived at Phoenix Children’s Adelynn was met by a trauma team. Kimberly and Jeremy could only watch as doctors and nurses rushed to help their daughter. Noticing that her pupils were dilated, doctors quickly ordered a CT scan, which revealed bleeding and swelling on the right side of Adelynn’s brain. She would need immediate surgery.

“Adelynn had suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury from a blood clot and swelling in her brain,” says P. David Adelson, MD, Director of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery. “We needed to stop the bleeding and create room for the swollen brain.”

To do so, a neurosurgeon had to remove part of her skull. After making an incision and moving her skin and tissue aside, he used specialized tools to remove the bone from the right side of Adelynn’s skull, exposing her brain.

“Thinking about them removing part of her skull and performing brain surgery on our child who was perfectly healthy that morning was devastating,” Kimberly recalls.

The surgeon repaired a tear in a vein. Adelynn was bleeding so profusely that she coded three times during the four-hour procedure. She required multiple blood transfusions before the doctor could re-cover her brain with just skin and tissue. The detached bone was stored in a freezer with the hope that it could be put back in place after the swelling in her brain diminished. She had survived the surgery, but her journey to recovery had just begun.

“Waiting to find out if she was going to make it was absolutely terrifying,” Kimberly says. “Her doctors took her care one day at a time, which helped us to not feel overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation.”

Nearly a week later, Kimberly and Jeremy received the news they had been hoping to hear: the bleeding had subsided. Adelynn was going to make it. But she woke up unable to walk, talk or eat. Her parents were warned that it might take weeks or months for her to recover those skills – if she did at all.

“Because of the severity of her injury, she was at risk for developmental concerns,” explains Dr. Adelson.

Adelynn had other intentions. After just one week of rehabilitation, she was playing, running, talking and feeding herself.

“Everyone was amazed at how quickly she was back to her normal self,” Kimberly says. But the family was left with a constant

“Brain surgery on our child who was perfectly healthy that morning was devastating.”

From left: Adelynn recovering from brain surgery; getting ready to go home; with her sister Hailey

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reminder of what she had just been through. Adelynn was still missing the right side of her skull to allow her brain to continue to heal. To protect it, she would need to wear a helmet, only able to take it off while she slept.

“We were extremely nervous to take her home with nothing between her brain and the outside world but skin,” says Kimberly. “What if she wouldn’t wear the helmet? We wanted to put her in a bubble so she wouldn’t get hurt.” To her mom’s surprise the helmet soon became like Adelynn’s “security blanket” and she didn’t want to take it off. The family adapted to their new “normal” and kept a careful watch on Adelynn.

Three months later, the swelling reduced, Adelynn returned to Phoenix Children’s. The bone from her skull that had been frozen since the accident was surgically put back in place. After a quick recovery and a few days in the hospital,

Adelynn returned home. Though there was a risk of her body refusing the bone after it had been frozen for so long, she shows no signs of rejection. She is hitting the appropriate developmental milestones – complete with the proverbial “terrible two” tantrums. But after all she has been through her parents almost welcome them, just happy to have their daughter alive and well.

“She’s our two-year-old miracle,” says Kimberly. “But it was déjà vu for our family, since our older daughter Hailey was also treated at Phoenix Children’s when she was two.” Diagnosed with liver cancer, Hailey underwent chemotherapy and radiation at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Now a healthy 9-year-old, she still visits the Center annually.

Kimberly says, “Phoenix Children’s saved both of our daughters when they were two. We’ll be forever grateful.”

1/4Children treated at pediatric trauma

centers have one-fourth the

mortality rate of children treated at

adult hospitals

0.6%

Mortality rate at Phoenix Children’s

Trauma Center

1/2Our mortality rate is half the national

average among pediatric trauma

centers

SAVING LIVES

Meeting one of her first responders


WHEN I WOKE UP AFTER SURGERY

all I could think about was whether or not I still had my leg. Would I be able to walk again? To run?

The day before I had gone into the operating room not knowing if the doctors would be able to save

it. They told me they would do everything they could. But I was a cross country runner. The possibility of losing my leg was heartbreaking.

I had experienced foot pain for months. I didn’t think it was anything serious until I suddenly developed severe pain and couldn’t feel my toes. My dad took me to urgent care, and an ultrasound showed that there wasn’t a pulse below my knee.

I was flown to Phoenix Children’s, where the trauma team was waiting for me on the helipad. Before I knew it, I was headed into the surgery that I knew would change my life forever, for better or worse.

I was so relieved when I saw my leg the next morning. And grateful to all the doctors and nurses who helped me. I stayed in the hospital for three weeks – including on my 16th birthday. When I was finally released I was sad to say goodbye to the nurses who had become friends.

Things I took for granted before — showering, getting dressed, walking — were much harder after I got home. But I’m getting stronger every day and focusing on taking steps forward — first by rejoining the cross country team and eventually by studying to become an intensive care nurse, just like the ones who cared for me.

In danger of losing her leg, Danielle was flown to one of the only facilities in the

Southwest that could save it. She shares her story.

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Why was it important for Danielle to be treated at Phoenix Children’s?Not many hospitals can care for children requiring complex vascular reconstructions. Phoenix Children’s is one of the only facilities in the Southwest that can undertake this type of emergency operation on a child.

What made her condition so critical? Unknown to Danielle, she was born with a dilated artery behind her knee called a popliteal aneurysm. These are dangerous and can sometimes burst, but in her case it completely clotted. When she arrived there was no blood flow to her lower leg. Every minute was crucial if we were going to save it.

How did the trauma team save Danielle’s leg? We located the aneurysm and replaced the artery with a vein from her thigh, reestablishing blood flow to her lower leg. Unfortunately there still wasn’t a pulse in her foot, and we discovered that the tiny blood vessels weren’t filled with blood, but rather with debris thrown

from her aneurysm. We separated the natural wall of the vessel from the debris, which was beginning to fuse with the artery wall after months of blocking the blood flow. Using microvascular techniques, we repaired the vessels to save her foot.

How do you feel after a case like this? As Danielle was prepared for surgery her father asked us to do everything we could for her. Those are moments you never forget and we were elated that we were able to save her leg. Cases like Danielle’s are why the Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center exists — to help the kids that other hospitals can’t.

TAKING STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Trauma Medical Director Dr. David Notrica on how he and his trauma team were able to save Danielle’s leg


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AS M O N I C A D R O V E D O W N the highway from Yuma to Phoenix, her mind raced as quickly as her car. Her son Cameron and husband Corey were aboard a plane, on their way to Phoenix

Children’s Hospital. Cameron was in severe pain, vomiting, bleeding internally.

“We left Yuma not knowing exactly what was wrong,” Monica says. “I didn’t know what was happening while they were in the air, so all I could do was worry and pray.”

She recalled the words her then-14-year-old son uttered before being sent for a CT scan of his abdomen: “Am I going to die?”

“He never complains of pain, so I knew it had to be really bad for him to ask that,” Monica says. She thought about earlier that evening as she watched him play on the freshman football team. Cameron caught a pass in the waning seconds, his back landing on the defender’s helmet, but he shook it off and finished the game.

At home Cameron had trouble breathing and standing upright. His parents took him to urgent care, where a urine test revealed internal bleeding. In excruciating pain, Cameron was rushed to a Yuma hospital where a CT scan identified a kidney injury. Since there weren’t any local pediatric kidney specialists and time was of the essence, he was immediately airlifted to Phoenix Children’s; the trauma team was waiting for him when he arrived.

“From the second he got there, we felt like he was in the right hands,” Monica

says. After he was stabilized Cameron was sent to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, still in danger of losing his kidney. He had suffered a serious laceration, his kidney nearly bursting from the helmet’s impact.

Cameron required several blood transfusions. But his body was young and otherwise healthy, and eventually the bleeding slowed.

A few days later, as Cameron prepared to head home, doctors made a shocking discovery. The CT scan of his kidney inadvertently revealed a mass on his liver – a benign tumor that could become malignant.

Cameron headed home to recuperate, but a few weeks later he returned to Phoenix Children’s to have the tumor removed and begin the recovery process all over again.

Nearly two years after his original injury, Cameron is once again playing the game that started his medical ordeal — football.

“I’m nervous about him playing football, but grateful that he’s able to do so,” Monica says. “Everyone at Phoenix Children’s really went above and beyond — not just for Cameron, but for our whole family. There are hospitals closer to our house, but we won’t go anywhere else.”

BACK IN THE GAME

A football injury threatens Cameron’s life — and leads

to a crucial discovery

21%

are brought from outside

Maricopa County

64%

arrive by ambulance

11%

arrive by helicopter

60%

arrive directly from the scene

OF TRAUMA PATIENTS


WATER WARRIOR

WH E N B R Y C E N F I N A L L Y

moved for the first time in three days, his mom Autumn was filled with hope and asked, “Are you my teddy bear?” He

couldn’t speak, but nodded yes. “That was the best feeling in the world,” she says.

It was a moment she wasn’t sure would ever come when the then-two-year-old was pulled from the family’s backyard swimming pool. Brycen’s teenage brother Orion had been playing with him in the kitchen. After leaving the room for just a moment, Orion came back to find Brycen nowhere in sight. He walked out the back door, not expecting what he found: Brycen had gotten through the pool gate and fallen into the pool.

“When first responders showed up he had no heartbeat and wasn’t breathing,” Autumn recalls. “They started CPR right away and didn’t give up on him, but it was a long time before they got a slight pulse.”

Brycen was airlifted to Phoenix Children’s, where emergency physicians and staff worked round-the-clock to stabilize him and minimize the likelihood of long-term brain damage. Child Life specialists tried to comfort Brycen’s

siblings, explaining to them what was happening and keeping them occupied as their parents kept vigil at Brycen’s bedside. The Hospital even provided counseling for the boys, ensuring that they, too, would not suffer long-term repercussions from the anguishing ordeal.

Brycen was in a coma for three days before finally starting to stir. Incredibly, after just a few days he was well enough to go home.

“We knew he was going to fight,” Autumn says, “but we never imagined he would be as perfect as he is.” Now an active and outgoing 4-year-old, Brycen still loves to spend time in the water and has learned to swim. Determined to help others avoid going through a similar – or even worse – experience, Autumn has become an advocate for water safety.

“I’m so thankful that Brycen recovered, but the whole incident was terrifying,” she says. “Parents need to understand that following pool fence laws is just the first step in keeping children safe.”

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WHILE ARIZONA IS RANKED second in the country in child drownings, it is also home to some of the nation’s most innovative and effective drowning prevention programs, like the Hospitals’ own

Water Watchers program, part of the Emergency Department at Phoenix Children’s. We spoke with program coordinator Tiffaney Isaacson.

How many fatal drownings typically occur each year?On average 19 children and teens drown in the Valley every year. The drowning rate for children and teens in Arizona is 50% higher than the rest of the country.

Why is prevention so critical? When a child is diagnosed with a disease, there are oftentimes extensive treatments and amazing things we can do for them. But when a child nearly drowns, there is no miracle drug or surgery that can save them. Prevention is the best solution. Our experts bring credible programs to those most vulnerable.

Why do non-fatal drownings continue to be a problem in the Valley?Partly because of our demographics. The Valley is home to a lot of families with young children. Our warm year-round temperatures mean an extended swimming

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season and many homes have backyard pools. We also have more families living in low socio-economic settings. All of that adds up to a higher risk for drownings.

What are some of the efforts Water Watchers has taken to promote water safety? In March about 1,000 first-graders attend Water Safety Day, where they learn lifesaving lessons. In August we focus on Drowning Impact Awareness Month with a statewide purple ribbon campaign to raise awareness and remember the children affected by water-related accidents. We’ve also worked with nearly a thousand parents of children in the highest-risk age group – toddlers – to create a custom water safety plan with the Playing it Safe program. And in the last year, our Toyota Water Safety Kits have been distributed to at-risk families.

Are you making a difference? Absolutely. The strong evaluations that are built into our programs tell us our message is being heard and understood. And by focusing on families most at risk in the future, we’re more hopeful than ever that we can reduce child drownings in the Valley.

What one idea do you want to drive home most?It can happen to anyone, including children with loving, intelligent, conscientious parents. But it can also be prevented.

For the past 10 years Valley Toyota Dealers have been an invaluable partner to Phoenix Children’s Hospital when it comes to water safety and injury prevention. In 2015 alone, Valley Toyota Dealers contributed $105,000 in support of Water Safety Day and Kids Safe at Home, a program dedicated to preventing injuries in

the home. Over the past 10 years, donations from Valley Toyota Dealers and Toyota Motor Corporation have surpassed $1 million. Toyota’s support of the injury prevention programs at Phoenix Children’s has contributed to the education of thousands of children and parents in the Valley and helped save countless lives.

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LESSONSFirst graders learn to be

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YOUR DONATIONS MATTER


Fighting Back Nearly 300 children and teenagers are newly-diagnosed with cancer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital each year. Pediatric cancer takes more young lives than AIDS, asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and congenital anomalies combined. The Grand Canyon University Foundation, Children’s Cancer Network and Phoenix Children’s Hospital team up each spring for the Run to Fight Children’s

Cancer, raising critical funds and awareness for the families fighting this disease.

Nearly 2,500 participants laced up their running shoes and completed 5K and 10K races to support the crusade against childhood cancer during the 5th annual event. An additional 100 young survivors donned superhero capes and took part in the Survivors’ Walk, cheered on by their families,

friends and the community. This year’s race served

as a poignant reminder of pediatric cancer patients’ fragility, as 7-year-old Mia, a Phoenix Children’s patient who was chosen to be the honorary race starter for the event, was unable to attend. “Unfortunately Mia was in the hospital after undergoing chemotherapy the week of the race and still wasn’t feeling well on race day, so her brothers — Jimmy and Jacob — filled in for her,” said Sussely Morales, Race Director of GCU’s run. “That really underscores the reason we are all out there, supporting kids like Mia.”

This year’s event raised nearly $42,000 for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s, bringing the total raised for Phoenix Children’s and Children’s Cancer Network to nearly $400,000 since the race began in 2011.

MILES THAT MATTERHit your stride and make your miles matter! Miles That Matter participants race for Phoenix Children’s patients by signing up for fun runs, 5Ks, marathons, bike races and triathlons that benefit the Hospital. When you compete in honor of our Most Valuable Patients (MVPs), crossing the finish line has never felt more rewarding. It’s easy to get started. Just visit PCHMilesThatMatter.org and register for a race! For a list of upcoming events see page 35.


PACK YOUR BAGS FOR CHARITYHosted by the Active 20-30 Club of Phoenix, the 7th Annual Suitcase Party brought together hundreds of guests who packed their bags in hopes of winning one of two trips departing that evening. After raising funds through the Suitcase Party and other initiatives throughout the year, the Active 20-30 Club of Phoenix recently made a gift of $100,000 to the Hospital’s Hope Fund.


The Power of Partnership Hope means everything to our patients — the desire for a cure, to get well, to have the future every child deserves. Members of Team Hope share a commitment to offer a brighter future to our patients by making an annual gift of $1,000 to $9,999 to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Hope Fund — gifts that allow us to launch innovative

clinical programs, lead cutting-edge research, purchase state-of-the-art equipment, recruit leading physicians and be there for every child who needs us. Members will be honored at the inaugural Hope for the Future event on Thursday, November 12 at the Hospital. For more information on joining Team Hope call (602) 933-2680.

$1 AT A TIME Walgreens has raised more than $257,000 for Phoenix Children’s through the first half of 2015, including more than $232,000 selling Phoenix Children’s “Band Together” bracelets and icons for a $1 donation. Adding to Walgreens’ contributions, the Walgreens Charity Classic, which kicked off the Legends Tour (the official senior tour of the LPGA), raised $25,000 for the Hospital.

SHORT STACKS ADD UPLocal IHOP restaurants hosted a month-long icon campaign leading up to National Pancake Day, when IHOPs across the country served guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes, asking for a donation in return. The Valley’s IHOP restaurants raised more than $48,000 for Phoenix Children’s.

Teeing It UpWith 180 golfers hitting the greens, the 17th Annual CMNH Golf Tournament presented by Desert Schools Federal Credit Union at Encanterra Country Club brought in a record-breaking $334,000 for Phoenix Children’s 1 Darn Cool School.

WINGS OF LOVEGrandmas want the best for their grandchildren, including the best healthcare. A group of prominent women throughout the Valley — each one a grandma — have come together to create the Foundation’s first women’s board, WINGS (When In Need Grandmas Serve). These likeminded women are committed to supporting Phoenix Children’s in its efforts to provide world-class care by fundraising and serving as ambassadors for the Hospital. WINGS’ first signature fundraising event will take place in the Spring of 2016. For more information on being part of Connecting for Kids and creating your own guild please call (602) 933-2680 or email [email protected].


COMFORT WHEN IT’S NEEDED MOST Over the past four years, the George W. Bauer Family Foundation has donated $90,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in support of the Palliative Care Program’s Comfort Carts, memory boxes and bereavement resources, offering support to 96 families last year during the most difficult of times. The Comfort Carts are stocked with necessities like food and personal hygiene products, and comfort items like blankets and journals, ensuring that parents don’t have to leave their child’s side when every moment is precious.

Working Together As summer temperatures soared, Bell Honda employees heated up their sales efforts in support of Phoenix Children’s. Each year in the month of July Bell Honda makes a donation to the Hospital for every car sold, motivating employees to go the extra mile and raising nearly $155,000 for the Hospital to date. Throughout the year employees also make donations through payroll deductions. “It’s inspiring to see even our entry-level

employees contributing a few dollars out of every paycheck,” says Robby Motz, General Manager of Bell Honda. “We consider it an honor to support such a universally-loved and respected organization.”

Workplace giving is a creative way to encourage teamwork and engage employees, while helping the sick and injured children of our community. By partnering with the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, we can

support your efforts by providing resources and offering ways that your company and employees can make a difference. Whether through payroll deductions, an office fundraiser or participation in a Hospital event, your company can become an invaluable partner to our patients.

To find out how your company can get involved visit GivetoPCHF.org/WorkplaceGiving or call (602) 933-2667.

Wholesale FundraisingLocal Costco Wholesale warehouses collected donations throughout the month of May. With the help of Costco vendors, employees, members, and a $500,000 donation from The Emerald Foundation, Costco Wholesale contributed more than $1.4 million to Phoenix Children’s.

HANDPRINT HIGH-FIVEStatewide Albertsons stores brought in more than $44,000 by selling Phoenix Children’s icons at the register throughout the month of May.

LOOSE CHANGE CHANGES LIVESLocal Fry’s Food Stores’ “Change A Life” campaign, where customers could donate their change at the register, collected more than $26,000 for the Hospital.



Will power. Our patients show us how much they have every day. So do our donors when they make a gift through their will or estate.

Like many people, Victoria Maria Cocker never felt she could afford to make a large

charitable gift during her lifetime. But she still thought it was important to give back to her community so she made provisions in her will to make a sizeable donation to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Victoria passed away last year at the age of 95, and Phoenix Children’s received nearly

$222,000 from her estate, ensuring that children in our community will benefit from her generosity for years to come.

Donors who choose to make a gift during their lifetime can provide immediate support to Phoenix Children’s while receiving tax advantages and potentially even generate income. For instance, owners of a laundromat business, Betty and John Tharp lived most of their lives in Indiana. Like many Midwesterners, they moved south to retire in Sun City, Arizona.

When Betty passed away last fall, John wanted to honor her memory by making a significant gift to Phoenix Children’s. A gift annuity provided a $50,000 contribution to the Hospital, while offering him income for the rest of his life and simplifying his investments.

If you would like information on making a planned gift to Phoenix Children’s email [email protected] or call (602) 933-2678.

In Our CornerThrough their National ICEE Day promotion, as well as the sale of $1 Miracle Balloons, Valley Corner Store locations collected more than $80,000 for Phoenix Children’s.

JOINING THE CLUBWith support from their associates, customers and members, Walmart and Sam’s Club have raised more than $750 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals over the years. This year, local Walmart stores raised more than $660,000, and Sam’s Clubs contributed more than $115,000 to Phoenix Children’s.

MONTH OF GIVING Valley-wide Jersey Mike’s Subs locations raised money for Phoenix Children’s during their annual Month of Giving campaign. Throughout March customers made donations to the Hospital inside local restaurants, and on March 25, all proceeds were donated to Phoenix Children’s, raising more than $55,000 for the Hospital.

Leaving a Legacy


Thanks a Million! Radio listeners made the call to support Phoenix Children’s patients during the 15th Annual Give-A-Thon presented by Valley Hyundai Dealers, which raised more than $1.47 million for the Hospital. The record-setting fundraising total makes the event the second-largest of its kind in the country. Broadcasting live from the Hospital on KTAR News 92.3 FM and Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Give-A-Thon featured patient families sharing how their lives have been forever changed by the care they receive at the Hospital and partners presenting checks to show their support. More than 1,000 listeners pledged to become Champions of Hope by making a monthly gift of $20 or more.

Thank you to corporate sponsors: Valley Hyundai Dealers, Century Link, Wells Fargo, Carl’s Jr., ACE Hardware, The UPS Store, Just

Sports and Papa John’s; and corporate partners: Albertsons, Arizona Central Credit Union, Arizona Sunrays, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Bumper to

Bumper Radio, CDW, Chico’s FAS, Cresa Phoenix, CVS, Debbie Gaby Charities, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, Fry’s Food Stores, Gila River Casinos, GO AZ Motorcycles/Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale/Spooky Fast Customs, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Howard Air, Hubbard Family Swim School, IHOP, Meineke, Jason’s Deli, One Hour Heating, Panda Express, Sagicor, San Tan Hyundai, Stream Logistics, Valley of the Sun Active 20-30 Club/Valley Kids Foundation, Walgreens, Walmart, Whataburger and Whole Foods Market.

DELIVERING HOPEDesert De Oro Foods, Inc. Franchisees of Pizza Hut held a month-long campaign, selling Phoenix Children’s icons. Restaurants also donated 20 percent of their day’s proceeds on March 31, raising more than $41,000 for Phoenix Children’s.

A GOAL IN MINDThe 14th Annual Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research (SSBTR) Walk-a-thon, held at Saguaro High School, brought in $43,000 in support of brain tumor research at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s.

MAKING SUMMER HOLIDAYS SPECIALA supporter of various Hospital programs, 1n3 LLC hosted a 4th of July barbecue and Mother’s Day meal for our patients and families, as well as “Pizza for Pops” on Father’s Day for our patients’ fathers. Through these events and its sponsorship of the ABC15 Telethon, 1n3 LLC has donated more than $48,000 to Phoenix Children’s this year.



An exciting and emotional one-day broadcast, the ABC15 Telethon benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital was another record-breaker. Our sponsors and volunteers staffed the phone bank, taking calls from generous donors across the state who became Heroes for Hope, contributing more than $457,000 to the Hospital’s Hope Fund. The superhero-themed event also included celebrity cameos,

superhero appearances, pet therapy dog “sidekicks,” and check presentations from our partners. But the real superheroes of the day proved to be the Phoenix Children’s patients and families who bravely shared their inspirational stories of battling difficult illnesses and injuries.

Thank you to generous sponsors: Sanderson Ford & Lincoln, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, and Biltmore Loan & Jewelry. Additional partners were: 1n3 LLC, Ace Hardware,

Altier Credit Union, Arizona Central Credit Union, Arizona Distilling Company, Arizona Lottery, Arizona Vein & Laser Institute, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, California Closets, Charleston’s Restaurant, Community Bridges, Inc., Culver’s, CVS Pharmacy, Diageo, Dolce Salon & Spa, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Fractured Prune Doughnuts, Fry’s Food Stores, Grifols, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, IHOP, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Landings Credit Union, Laser Med Solutions, Macy’s, Panda Express, Pizza Hut, Raising Cane’s, Taylor Morrison, Tempe Camera, The Container Store, Sagicor, Smashburger, Stream Logistics, Vemma, Walmart, Whataburger, Whole Foods Market and Zerorez.

Leading InnovationMore than 250 members contributed a record-setting $470,000 to Leadership Circle in 2015. Members were presented with six final proposals by doctors and staff during the Leadership Circle Luncheon. After each member ranked the projects they wished to support, five were funded, including camera and mobile technology to allow families to virtually visit with children who are hospitalized, and a system to assess and treat balance disorders.

Thank you to corporate sponsor National Bank of Arizona.

ON A HIGH NOTEArizona’s premiere music festival, the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, featured three days of food trucks, Valley artists, and local and national bands in the heart of downtown Phoenix, raising $60,000 for the Hospital.

SUPPORT FROM OUR PALS Two departments were awarded grants by PALs (Patient & family Alumni Leadership) in 2015. The grants, totaling $14,500, will support the use of 3D printing technology for brain tumor research at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, as well as bereavement support, legacy building and therapeutic interventions provided by our Child Life department.

Superhero Support


TWO THUMBS UPHarkins Theatres donated more than $1.125 million in cash and in-kind gifts to the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Harkins’ support included donations of movie passes, loyalty cups and t-shirts, popcorn coupons, special movie screenings, public service announcements, and auction items. Nearly 200 people attended

the 2nd Annual Downright Beautiful Fashion Show held at the Musical Instrument Museum. The event raised more than $25,000 for the

Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic at Phoenix Children’s. More than 20 patients with Down syndrome modeled the latest fashions provided by Kohl’s. CBS 5 traffic reporter Chelsey Davis emceed the event, with

Dr. Robin Blitz, Director of the Developmental Pediatrics Department, and Michael Maske, father of Zoey, sharing their stories. The Downright Remarkable Award was presented to Mona Smith and Melissa Coy from The Board of Visitors, which has provided significant support for the Clinic since its inception.

Thank you to our event partners: Hastings and Hastings, Kohl’s, Kendra Scott, Ensemble Real Estate Solutions, Rolf’s Salon, Musical Instrument Museum, Fender Guitar, The Container Store, Nothing Bundt Cake, RED Development, Fairytale Brownies and U-Haul.

Who Let the Dogs Out?A pooch-friendly event complete with human and canine meals, the 8th Annual Dine With Your Dog event brought in $38,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s PetSmart Paws Can Heal Animal-Assisted Therapy Program. The doggone fun event also featured a silent auction, therapy dog showcase, and local celebrity patient, Anthony Lyons, whose “Photo Doggies for Anthony” Facebook event brought the animal-assisted therapy program international media attention.

We are grateful to sponsors: PetSmart, Arizona Cardinals, Alta Vista Veterinary Hospital, DPR Construction,

Diamondback Drugs, Zell Commercial Real Estate Services and Mathis Financial.

HONORING A CHERISHED FAMILY MEMBERThe Heidens, an established West Valley farming family, recently made a donation to the Phoenix Children’s Southwest Valley Specialty and Urgent Care Center. The family — including Bruce, Les, Dugi, Hal, and Holly — made the gift to name a waiting room in memory of family matriarch Helen Heiden.

The Height of Fashion (and Fun!)



True ChampionsArizona Diamondbacks’ first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is a hero in the eyes of adults and kids across the state. But to Goldschmidt and his wife Amy, the young patients at Phoenix Children’s who are such fierce fighters are the real heroes. The first ever Champs for Children event honored Amy and Paul Goldschmidt for the extraordinary support they’ve shown to our patients and Hospital over

the years. The event raised more than $45,000 for the Hospital’s Hope Fund. Along with the Goldschmidts, former Phoenix Children’s patient Jake Harvey (above left), now a teacher, was honored for inspiring so many in his fight against cancer.

Special thanks to: Rebecca Bowman-Nassikas, Glenda Gutierrez Bartle, The Geyser Family, The Arizona Diamondbacks, Paul and Amy Goldschmidt, and University of Phoenix.

ALL FORE CHARITYThe Second Annual Challenge Cup Pro-Am, held at Outlaw Course at Desert Mountain, raised $150,000 for the new Emergency Department and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center at Phoenix Children’s. The event was sponsored by Dave and Stephanie Reese of Platinum Homes and Dave and Penny North of Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

A HOLE IN ONEThe 2nd Annual Tee It Up For Kids golf clinic welcomed Phoenix Children’s patients to McCormick Ranch Golf Club, where they participated in rotating stations and watched trick shots by world-renowned trick-shot artist Craig Hocknull. Sponsored by Code Red-I, the event brought in more than $53,000 for the Hospital’s Aerodigestive Clinic and Child Life department.

CARS FOR A CAUSESands Chevrolet and the Desert Sands Corvette Club raised more than $30,000 during their Annual All American Car Show. All funds will benefit the Hospital’s Southwest Valley Specialty and Urgent Care Center, where a room will be named in their honor.

SECURITY ESSENTIALSEarlier this year Earnhardt Auto Centers donated a Dodge Ram truck to the Security Department at Phoenix Children’s. To thank them, the Earnhardt family was sworn in by Phoenix Children’s patients as honorary members of the security team.


OCTOBER 15Credit Union for Kids Shop for MiraclesUse your credit union-issued debit or credit card, and participating credit unions will make a donation to 1 Darn Cool School or Camp Rainbow. For information visit CU4Kids.org/ShopforMiracles.

OCTOBER 16-25Board of Visitors Care CardShop, save and support Phoenix Children’s with the Board of Visitors Care Card. When you purchase a $60 card, you’ll save 20% at more than 500 retailers, restaurants, and salons, with proceeds benefiting the Developmental Pediatrics Department. Get your card at TheCareCard.org or many participating retailers.

NOVEMBER 4Leadership Circle LaunchExperience the Power of Many by making a $1,000 minimum donation to become a member of Leadership Circle, then vote on which Hospital programs and services your gift will fund. To join the kick-off event or for more information visit PCHLC.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER 1 — DECEMBER 31Holiday CardsSend cards for a cause when you purchase holiday cards featuring artwork created by patients treated in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Get $5 packs at local retailers, with proceeds benefiting the Center. Find retailers or have your business send personalized cards by visiting PCHKidsArt.org.

NOV

7Children’s Fight For Life Casino NightThe stakes have never been higher

than during the Children’s Fight For Life 10th Annual Casino Night benefiting the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The evening features an elegant dinner, silent auction and casino-style games at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch. For tickets visit ChildrensFightforLife.com.

NOVEMBER 7Bob’s Biker BlastRev it up for Phoenix Children’s patients during the 4th Annual Bob’s Biker Blast. Start the day with a kick-off ride from the Hospital, then head to the dealerships for food, stunts and music. Hosted by


NOVEMBER 20Phoenix Children’s Hospital Golf TournamentThere’s no time like tee time at Troon North Golf Club during the Valley’s premiere charity golf tournament, featuring a four-person scramble with big cups. Network and have a ball during the exclusive Night BeFORE party on November 19. To register visit PCHGolf.com.

NOVEMBER 23 — DECEMBER 1Festival of TreesGet in the holiday spirit by placing your bid on one of more than a dozen holiday trees professionally decorated by local designers on display at Scottsdale Fashion Square. High bidders will take home the beautiful trees just in time for the holidays. Make your offer online at PCHFestivalofTrees.com.

philanthropist Bob Parsons, GO AZ Motorcycles, Spooky Fast Customs and Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, the event culminates with the grand opening of the world’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership and a performance by The Doobie Brothers. Visit GivetoPCHF.org/IRide4PCH to register.

NOVEMBER 7Extra Life 24-Hour Gaming EventPlay games of any type for one to 24 hours, and raise funds for our patients by asking family and friends to sponsor your efforts. Sign up at Extra-Life.org.

NOVEMBER 12Hope for the Future

Join Team Hope with a minimum annual gift of $1,000 to the Hospital’s Hope Fund, and you’ll be invited to this inaugural event at the Hospital, which will celebrate our donors’ compassion, patients’ courage and vision for the future. Visit PCHTeamHope.org to become a member of the team.

Miles That MatterAre you up for a challenge? Make every mile count for Phoenix Children’s patients by participating in our Miles That Matter program. Check out the Miles That Matter partner races that give back to Phoenix Children’s and visit PCHMilesThatMatter.org to find your starting line.

OCTOBER 10

Foam Glow 5k

NOVEMBER 21

El Tour de Tucson

NOVEMBER 26

Life Time Turkey Day

APRIL 2 El Tour de Mesa

SPRING 2016 Scottsdale Challenge

SPRING 2016 BubbleRUN


OCTOBER 24Gym & Swim FestivalStop by the Arizona Sunrays Dance Center & Hubbard Family Swim School for open gym, dance and swim classes, bounce houses, food, live music, face painters and other family-friendly activities. Contact [email protected] for information.

DECEMBER 5-6American Girl Fashion Show This inaugural event at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge benefits the Emily Center and celebrates girls throughout history with a colorful fashion show. Enjoy elegant refreshments and learn how clothing has changed to reflect history, culture and girls’ individual styles. For tickets to one of four shows visit GivetoPCHF.org/American-Girl-Fashion-Show.

JANUARY 21Emerging Leaders Membership KickoffJoin the Foundation’s group of early career professionals in the Children’s Heart Center lobby for food, drinks and fun. This group of dynamic leaders supports the Hospital’s mission through leadership, giving and service. Contact [email protected] for details.

FEBRUARY 27Beach BallBe a lifesaver during the 23rd Annual Beach Ball benefiting the Condition Critical campaign to build a new Emergency Department and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Get your tickets to the Valley’s most unique gala — held for the first time at Jet Linx in the Scottsdale Airpark — at PCHBeachBall.com.

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12Ignite Hope Show your support for patients hospitalized during the holidays during the 4th Annual

Ignite Hope candlelight walk to the Hospital. Walkers will be greeted by patients waving candles from their hospital room windows, with an inspiring program and the lighting of the Phoenix Children’s Christmas tree to follow. Watch for news about the event via media partner 12 News and visit PCHIgniteHope.com to register.

UPCOMING EVENTS


APRIL 9Dine With Your Dog“Paws” and take your dog to dinner at the PERA Club in support of the PetSmart Paws Can Heal Animal-Assisted Therapy program. The 9th annual event features dinner, silent auction, raffle and dog-friendly activities. Get your tickets at DineWithYourDog.org.

APRIL 12ABC15 TelethonTune in to the 5th Annual ABC15 Telethon broadcast live from the Hospital and featuring ABC15 personalities, celebrity guests and stories shared by our superhero patients. Viewers have the opportunity to become a Hero for Hope and give a Hero Bear to a patient in their name. For information visit GivetoPCHF.org/Telethon.

FEBRUARY 27Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research Walk-a-thonWalk with more than 1,000 high school students and families at Saguaro High School to raise money and awareness for brain tumor research at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s. Sign up at SSBTR.org.

MARCH 1 1- 13McDowell Mountain Music FestivalRock on down to Margaret T. Hance Park for Arizona’s musical celebration of community, culture and charity, benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Visit MMMF.com for information.

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19GCU Run to Fight Children’s CancerHeld on the campus of Grand Canyon University, the 10K run, 5K run/walk

and Survivor’s Walk raise funds for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Featuring a Phoenix Children’s patient as race starter, the event includes activities for the entire family. Visit RuntoFightCancer.com for details.

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