AZ Giving
A New Leaf: Telling Untold Stories, A Simple Pair of Shoes
by Candy Thompson
It was a heart wrenching moment when Bella looked up with tears in her eyes and a shy little smile. She was holding a Converse shoebox on her lap. “This is the first new pair of shoes I have ever had,” she said quietly.
Bella is a 15-years-old star basketball player on her high...
AZ Giving: Spreading Joy
The Joy Bus Diner opens to continue spreading gourmet meals to people in need.
Five years ago, Jennifer Caraway began bringing her friend Joy, who was dying of cancer, healthy meals and visiting with her. She would ditch work on Fridays to make meals, utilizing her background in food to give Joy something to look forward to. However, she had no idea how much of a need she could fill for so many people. “I was blown away by the number of people who don’t have family or don’t have friends or don’t have a church,” she says. “It’s...
Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s 6th Annual Festival of Trees Returns to Scottsdale Fashion Square This November
Tis’ the season for giving back in a festive way! Starting Monday, November 21, the 6th annual Festival of Trees benefitting Phoenix Children’s Hospital returns to Scottsdale Fashion Square with dazzling new one-of-a-kind holiday trees designed an decked out by top local interior designers.
Last years designers included superstars like Pulte Homes, Riley Fawcett, IMI Design Studio, Camelback Interior Design, and dozens more. The 2016 designers are guaranteed to take it up a notch and deliver designs even...
Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale and Bob Parson Hosts 5th Annual Bob’s Biker Blast
The 5th Annual Bob’s Biker Blast is scheduled to roll into Scottsdale on Saturday November 5, 2016, at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. The yearly event, hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Parsons, is a chance for bike enthusiasts and music lovers alike to have a “blast” while making a difference. Bob’s Biker Blast celebrates the diversity within motorcycling and the positive impact bikers have on their community, with proceeds benefitting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Including a generous donation from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, last year’s event raised more than...
Nov. 3: Brophy College Preparatory's Fashion Show
Over the last 20 years, the Brophy Fashion Show has raised almost $6 million to fund financial aid for students who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend Brophy College Preparatory. This year’s fashion show is Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, starting at 10:30 a.m..
Brophy has partnered with Neiman Marcus, as the department store celebrates 25 years in Arizona. The show will feature the designs of Badgley Mischka, with Mark Badgley and James Mischka on hand to present their clothing. The much-anticipated event includes a social hour, lunch, shopping, raffles and great clothing showcased by...
