When In Need Grandmas Serve
Founded in 2015, WINGS is a group of over 50 dynamic women—all grandmothers—dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Phoenix Children’s. Together, they’ve raised almost $1 million to support a variety of initiatives. Notably, their support of the Paws Can Heal program brought full-time facility dog, Checkers, to the hospital to spread hope and healing to kids, staff and families. They’ve also sent 200 children battling cancer to Camp Rainbow, offering them much-needed support. Additionally, they actively backed the Young Investigators Awards, financially supporting the work of up-and-coming researchers in the field. This year, their funding will support new technology and equipment for the Motion Analysis Lab.
“As grandmothers, so many of our families have personally benefitted from Phoenix Children’s services. The hospital touches us so directly.”
-Alice Bazlen
WINGS Member
WINGS Leadership
Executive Committee
President: Cindy Todare
President Elect: Mary Jo Grogan
Treasurer: Janie Russo
Vice President of Membership: Nancy Kindregan
Recording Secretary: Georgeanne Gillis
Corresponding Secretary: Beth Pryor
Committee Chairs:
Fundraiser: JoEllen Feltham, Connie Metzger
Governance: Pam Farrer
Grants: Helene Presutti, Kim Cullum, Margie Freeze
Service Projects: Kathy Brown
Social: Terri Worthington (Chair), Diane Fincham, Jean Feuer
Nominating Committee:
Laurie Verderame
Sandy Frey
Debbie Frazelle
Advisory:
Past President: Rachel Maloney
Members:
Nancy Albert
Claire Anderson
Alice Bazlen
Mary Jo Beardsley
Cathy Byram
Kate Conley
Deborah Cookson
Kim Cullum
Marsha Dyer
Pam Farrer
Iris Feldman
JoEllen Feltham
Jean Feuer
Diane Fincham
Tricia Folger
Debbie Frazelle
Margie Freeze
Sandy Frey
Nancy Gill
Georganne Gillis
Victoria Granberry
Mary Jo Grogan
Susan Hagenah
Susan Harris
Sue Holmes
Robby Jackson
Joan Jarnagin
Rona Kasen
Cindy Ketcherside
Nancy Kindregan
Cheryl Levinson
Toni Loback
Rachel Maloney
Michelle “Mike ” Mencuccini
Connie Metzger
Judy Nelson
Kathy Pidgeon
Priscilla Nicholas
Susan Powell
Helene Presutti
Beth Pryor
Cathy Reahard
Caren Redivo
Darcy Royal
Vicki Ross
Janie Russo
Dawn Schlott
Vicky Shiya
Ilona Shorb
Sandi Siggins
Barbara Stamper
Cindy Todare
Laurie Verderame
Jan Wessman
Julie Wesley
Lyn Wiley
Gretchen Wilson
Brenda White
Terri Worthington
Motion Analysis Lab
The WINGS Women’s Board invites you to make a difference
For children coping with a range of movement issues related to disease, muscular, spine or bone health, birth defects, sports injuries, or rehabilitation, the Motion Analysis Lab (Gait Lab) is the only one of its kind in the state.
Our motion analysis uses engineering, entertainment technology and medical expertise to study a child’s movement patterns and muscle activity. Our goal is to reach the best possible outcome for each child and their family.
This fund supports new technology and equipment in the lab to provide a quicker diagnosis and better care to pediatric patients. Currently, there is a waiting list of 100 patients to be scheduled for the Gait Lab.
To learn more about the Motion Analysis Lab, click here
Prefer Paying By Check?
Checks may be made payable to Phoenix Children’s Foundation and mailed to:
Attn: Alicia Cleaver
Phoenix Children’s Foundation
2929 E. Camelback Road, Suite #122
Phoenix, AZ 85016
