Get ready to build hope and healing one dig at a time during Phoenix Children's Big Dig For Kids, presented by SUNDT, which makes its grand return on Saturday, November 8, 2025! This event is a great way for our patients to enjoy the wonder of our construction community through the power of play.
Imagine a day where construction excitement meets boundless wonder, all while bringing smiles to some of Arizona's bravest kids. This invite-only affair brings patients and their families into a world of possibilities. They'll get to take the reins of an excavator, soar to new heights on a scissor lift, explore heavy machinery up close, and unleash their creativity through crafts and activities in the Kid Zone. And rest assured, it's all within the confines of a safe and secure construction site environment.
In 2024, more than 2,000 participants came together for an unforgettable experience. Curious to catch a glimpse of the magic? Check out our video below and immerse yourself in the joy of the event!
Since 2016, Big Dig for Kids has raised over $4 million for pediatric cancer research .
2024 Big Dig Recap
Participants
Volunteers
Construction Equipment (moving & static, vehicles/pieces)
Sponsors & Donors
Kid Zone Booths
Raised!
Check out photos of previous Big Digs!
Learn more about what you’ll see and our sponsors!
Board of Directors
Founding Members
Board of Directors
2024 Board of Directors
David Heiman
Business Development Manager
AWP Safety
Cassondra Conte
Senior Marketing Director
Brycon Construction
Kevin Somerville
Vice President, General Manager of Recycling
Buesing Corp
Debbie Wells
Director, Government Affairs, Sustainability & Communications – California, Arizona, Nevada
Cemex
Karla Scott**
Project Manager, Retail City of Phoenix Community & Economic Development
City of Phoenix
Kim Poole
Vice President, Economic Development
Clayco
David Crawford
Owner/CEO
Crawford Concepts*
Christy Van Quathem
Director of Marketing
Empire-CAT*
Chris Zaharis
Executive Vice President
Empire-CAT*
Rebecca Burleigh
Vice President, Corporate Services
EPCOR
Ryan Hollaender
Mission Critical Project Development
Hensel Phelps
Brad Kanwischer
Sr. Construction Manager
Hines
Justin Naber**
Director of Business Development – West
Keeley Construction
Sarah Griffis
Office Manager (SW District)
Kiewit*
Mike Thomas
President
Kinney Construction Services
Mike McKinney
President, Owner
McKinney Marketing LLC
David Hertzberg
Geographic Leader
Olsson
Ankur Talwar
District Manager, West Region
PCL Construction
Josh Tomita
Area Manager
PCL Construction
Scott Nunemaker
Vice President
Rummel Construction*
Ellen Mair
VP, Business Development
Skanska
Larry Deutsch
Co-Owner & Manager
Sportex Apparel*
Jeff Williamson
President, Transportation Group
Sundt Construction*
Sarah Owen
Business Development
Sundt Construction*
Caleb Mendoza
Account Manager
Sunstate Equipment*
Christina Andrews
Proposal Team Manager
United Rentals*
Contact Us
Questions? Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? We’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship
Haley Turner
Corporate Development Officer
hturner@phoenixchildrens.com
Event Questions
Sandi Garcia
Senior Special Events Planner
sgarcia4@phoenixchildrens.com
