August 2019
Phoenix Children’s Receives Grant to Fight Aggressive Brain Tumor
Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor in children, accounting for approximately 25% of all childhood cancers. Diffuse midline gliomas (DIPGs) represent approximately 50% of all pediatric brainstem tumors and due to their location, cannot be removed surgically. However, new hope has been instilled at Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH) with the Gateway for Cancer Research's approval of a $1.5…...more
Community Involvement with Furry Friends
Scottsdale is a community known for caring deeply for its four-legged friends. Whether it be innovative ways to enhance a pet's health or getting involved in organizations that help animals find a much-deserved forever home, there are various ways to show love for furry friends this fall....more
Easy Grammar Systems Wins Parent Teacher Choice Award
Easy Grammar Systems, the company that inspires students to awaken the scholar within, recently won four Parent Teacher Choice Awards from HowToLearn.com, an internationally recognized organization. Their books, Easy Grammar: Grade 1, Easy Grammar: Grade 5, Daily GRAMS: Grade 5 and Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 9 were selected as gold medal winners in the best of children’s books. ...more
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Youth Mission in the Bahamas
This summer, Pinnacle's Youth Group raised money at their yearly rummage sale, offsetting the cost of their important mission trip to Nassau in the Bahamas. Church members of all ages volunteered many hours so the Youth Group could have this international philanthropic experience. ...more
Others May Call it Chaos, but We Call it Family.
If you take a look at the photo above, you will see my boys and our favorite fur baby, Ace, who turned 14 last month! You can probably imagine with four energetic boys, our house is anything but quiet. From ages 7 to 15, they each bring so much love and joy into our world! … Continued...more
August 2019 Around Town
Children’s Learning and Play Festival at West World The Children’s Learning and Play Festival is an amazing free community event that benefits the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy nonprofit. This Sept. 7 will be the fourth year of the event, with last year’s event boasting 13,000 happy attendees. The Children’s Learning and Play Festival is a free educational … Continued...more
Arizona Science Center Names Two Lifetime Trustees
Arizona Science Center recently honored two longtime supporters and board members, G. Douglas Young and Michael A. DeBell, with the designation of Lifetime Trustee in recognition of their tireless efforts and transformational impact over their many years of service to the Center. ...more
Local Nonprofit Raises Record Breaking $700,000 for Children’s Charities
The Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club hosted its annual charity sporting competition called Brokers for Kids and Agents Benefitting Children. This year’s event raised a record-breaking amount, garnering more than $700,000 for children’s charities. The 80 teams participated in an Olympiad-style event that included a quarterback challenge, corn hole toss, bocce ball, dodgeball finale and a homerun … Continued...more
Miss Scottsdale Moves Onto State
The Miss Arizona Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation devoted to empowering the women of Arizona to achieve their personal and professional goals. Miss Scottsdale 2019, Melody Pierce, will be competing for the job of Miss Arizona June 19–22 where she will promote a social impact initiative of eating disorder recovery and awareness. Follow her journey … Continued...more
Scottsdale Teen Chosen as a Bank of America Student Leader
Bank of America today announced that five high school students from around the Valley have been selected as Student Leaders. This philanthropic program offers young people an opportunity to build their workforce and leadership skills through a paid summer internship at a local nonprofit. Amongst the five chosen is Sarah Hughner, a Scottsdale resident and graduate … Continued...more
Dr. Matthew Goetz of Arizona Animal Welfare League Shares Tips
Research suggests humans should do something about how their frazzled feelings affect dogs’ stress levels. We recommend unwinding after work with an activity that makes you both happy. Some dogs are active, and some like the quiet life. Bonding activities that combine your personalities will destress you both. Try reading or visiting a dog park. ...more
North Scottsdale Lifestyle Photographer Lindsay Jenks
DC Ranch Marketplace: If you are going for a more upscale and rustic feel for your photos, then North Scottsdale's DC Ranch Marketplace is just the right spot. Several buildings with different colors and textures along with barn doors and bridges mean you can walk the pathways to find numerous photography locations....more
Superhero Summer at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
Gather up your superheroes and head over to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort for a summer of action-packed adventures. Through Labor Day, the resort encourages families to engage in heroic activities that will allow kids' high energy and active imaginations the opportunity to really take flight....more