Become a Champion of Hope
Create more moments for children today and in the future when you become a Champion of Hope. Tune in to KTAR News and Arizona Sports and listen to impactful stories of patients who are thriving thanks to generous donors like you.
Hope Helps Kids Like Them Heal
Catch up with last year’s brave patients and families and see hope in action—one year later.
Diagnosis: Stroke
Philanthropic Programs: Art Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy
When Gwen went to bed with what seemed like a regular headache, nobody could have predicted how dramatically life would change by morning. Faced with a devastating medical emergency, her family raced against time and had to make split-second decisions to save their daughter’s life.
Hear Gwen’s story:
Diagnosis: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Philanthropic Programs: Child Life, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Spiritual Care
Before she was born, Gracie was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening heart defect that would require her to fight for survival from her very first breath. Yet even against unimaginable odds, her family never stopped believing in miracles.
Hear Gracie’s story:
Diagnosis: Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
Philanthropic Programs: Child Life, Music Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, 1 Darn Cool School
At just 8 years old, Easton suffered life-altering injuries in a traumatic accident that left his family fearing the worst—but through determination, hope and unwavering support, he continues to redefine what’s possible.
Hear Easton’s story:
Diagnosis: Sickle cell anemia
Philanthropic Programs: Child Life
For Jacquie’s family, a phone call just weeks after her birth changed everything. As they learned to navigate a complex and unpredictable disease that could turn an ordinary day into a medical emergency, Jacquie has continued to face each day with remarkable strength and joy.
Hear Jacquie’s story:
Diagnosis: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Philanthropic Programs: Child Life
After years of navigating serious health issues, Marcus and his family were faced with another unimaginable challenge: a cancer diagnosis at age 7. But even during treatment, he refused to let illness define who he was.
Hear Marcus’ story:
Diagnosis: Genetic disorder
Philanthropic Programs: Child Life, Palliative Care, The Zone
Born with complex medical needs that led to years of hospital stays and specialized care, Brock faced more challenges than most children ever will. Yet no matter what he was going through, he had a simple outlook on life: “Best day ever.”
Hear Brock’s story:
See the special moment a teddy meets their forever friend, thanks to our generous donors, and hear how last year’s patients and families are doing today!
Commit to a $20 per month donation or a one-time gift of $240 and become a Champion of Hope. A patient will receive a cuddly teddy bear in your name.
