Shine your light at Ignite Hope

Registration now open!

$5,800/$550,000 Raised

Register, form a team and fundraise!

$25 Adult, $5 Child

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, our Phoenix Children's community will gather together in the glow of unity for Ignite Hope, presented by Angry Crab Shack. We hope you’ll join us for this special annual tradition that shows our patients and their families that they are not alone during the holidays. 

Ignite Hope is an event where families, neighbors, friends and loved ones enjoy an afternoon of food, games and photos with Santa. Then, as the sun sets, thousands of people walk from North High School to Phoenix Children’s with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the helm and candles lighting up the night sky in love and solidarity.  

Those of us who experience Ignite Hope every year know the impact the candles, the Christmas tree lighting and our community have on our patients and their families as they shine their own lights. It’s truly a humbling and magical experience—one you won’t want to miss! 

*This year, participants who fundraise can select the area of the hospital they want their donation to support. Thank you for igniting hope!

Meet Sutton, 11 – Ignite Hope's 2023 Honor Patient

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Partners

As one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, Phoenix Children’s has been providing hope and healing to patients and families for nearly 40 years. Each year, Ignite Hope gives sponsors an unmatched opportunity to connect their businesses with the strength of Phoenix Children’s while supporting the needs of patients and their families.

This family-friendly event, which has an expected attendance of 3,000, is open to the public. Whether you form a corporate team, start a family team or become a sponsor, there are a variety of ways to get involved.

Please contact us at IgniteHope@phoenixchildrens.com or complete the form below for more opportunities and additional information.

A special thank you to the following sponsors:

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