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Hope Makers

People who are making a difference and moving Phoenix Children’s forward.

An Unbreakable Bond
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner relates to the kids at Phoenix Children's on a personal level. After all, he's been in their shoes.
Leading With (Personal) Experience
Tarl Robinson and Lisa Graziosi bring their passion for wellness and the community to the Phoenix Children's Foundation Board of Directors.

The Latest

Ginger and Don sit on their couch at their home in Phoenix and pose for a photo
A Lasting Impact
Don and Ginger Brandt want their support of Phoenix Children's to inspire others to invest in its future.
Phoenix Children's Legacy Society member Susan Frank
Leaving a Legacy
Legacy Society members like Susan Frank are funding a healthy future for children in Arizona.
Into High Gear
Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation is helping Phoenix Children’s speed up the fight against childhood cancer.
Expanding Their Legacy 
One family’s generosity is bringing vital pediatric emergency care to the East Valley.
A Symbol of Hope 
Bode’s family celebrates the gift of his lifesaving care after a near-drowning accident.
Becoming the Poetry Lady: Gift of Words
Meet a Phoenix Children’s legacy supporter who also invests with her time and unique talent.
Then & Now: The “Just Seconds Apart” Triplets
These 22-year-old triplets have dedicated their lives to music—and to supporting Phoenix Children’s, where they got their start.
From Patient to Patron
A member of the auxiliary group PCH 50 gives back to the hospital that saved his life.
How One Family Helps Many
A new fund established by longtime Phoenix Children’s supporters assists families in need.
Always Waiting in the WINGS
An impassioned group of grandmas is on standby to brighten futures for patients.
Why They Give: How the Shurts Became Champions for Children
After they struggled to have a child, Mia and Ron Shurts doubled down on their support for children’s causes—especially for parents whose new babies are battling illnesses.

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