Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The 11th Annual Paul’s Pay It Forward Car Wash starts on Monday, Oct. 22, and runs through Friday, Oct. 26, at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Each day, from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., CBS 5’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Horton joins community and corporate volunteers of all ages to wash vehicles with donations benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ). As part of the celebration, CBS 5 and 3TV will host a second location on Friday, Oct. 26 at Jacksons Car Wash (315 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023) from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jacksons will provide up to 1,000 professional car washes in exchange for donations to BBBSAZ. Royal Norman, 3TV’s chief meteorologist, along with other 3TV personalities, will join forces with Paul Horton on Oct. 26 to raise even more money and have a greater impact. 

“We have a strong commitment to our community,” said Ed Munson, former vice president and general manager of 3TV and CBS 5. “We are proud to pay it forward to organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona who make a big impact in the lives of those who need it the most."

Thanks to CBS 5’s Pay It Forward initiative and commitment to BBBSAZ, and the contributions by other corporate and community partners, Paul’s Pay It Forward Car Wash has grown to become a week-long, family-friendly, community event featuring live entertainment and appearances by special guests all focused on supporting BBBSAZ’s mission. 

Wells Fargo will kick-off the event with a $20,000 matching gift announcement. Other Valley businesses that have joined in to help make this event a success include BMW North Scottsdale, Fry’s Food Stores, Jacksons Car Wash, Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, Safeway and many others. Thanks to the generosity of these civic-minded businesses, BBBSAZ is able to provide strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships for children facing adversity to help change their lives for the better.

Viewers and attendees will enjoy entertainment that includes live bands, radio broadcasts, professional sports teams’ mascots and cheerleaders, costumed film and TV characters, unique vehicles, and celebrity guests. 

BBBSAZ recruitment specialists will be available throughout the event to provide information about how to become a “Big.”  In addition, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center will be on site to collect donations of clothing and small household items. If getting out to Desert Ridge (Oct. 22-26) or Jacksons Car Wash, 3rd Ave and Bell, (Oct. 26 only) is not an option, supporters can make a donation by visiting azfamily.com/goto/carwash and clicking on the “Donate Online Now” link. 

For additional information regarding event sponsorships or volunteer opportunities, contact Jessica Whitney at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or (602) 393-4115. On-Site cell number is (480) 236-6476.