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AZ Giving: Phoenix Children's Hospital Goes Gold
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated nationally in September—so this month, Phoenix Children’s Hospital is pushing to paint the town gold in support of its goal of raising $1 million with the Go Gold campaign.
Ideal Day: Anthony Salcito of Salcito Custom Homes
A day in the life of Anthony Salcito of Salcito Custom Homes.
Sept. Guest Publisher: Mayor Jim Lane
MAYORS ARE NEARLY ALWAYS CHEERLEADERS FOR THEIR CITIES, but I take it a step further because I truly believe Scottsdale is the best city in America. After all, where else can you find the combination of arts, recreation, restaurants, neighborhoods, people and rising property values? Being mayor also allows you to gain some additional insight into this amazing community of ours. In this special issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine, allow me to share with you some of the things and places that define #ScottsdaleAtItsBest.
The noise of so many families at the Ice Den. The same on a beautiful spring day in Eldorado...
A New Leaf: Telling Untold Stories, A Whole New World
by Candy Thompson
Sitting in her two-bedroom apartment at La Mesita Campus’ affordable housing, raven-haired Olivia speaks matter-of-factly. This military veteran is living her life to the best of her capabilities while slowly making dreams come true for herself and her 8-year-old daughter, Kate.
Being raised by “normal” parents in a local, high-end suburb might lead one to believe that life could only be perfect. But that was proven wrong time and again. Nearly ten years of poor decision making and on and off drug use eventually took its toll. After one exceptionally bad episode, binging...
A+: 5 Star Valley Students
From a Harvard-bound valedictorian to an award-winning singer and actress, these five outstanding Valley students—each with a mile-longlist of accomplishments—shine as bright as the gold stars that deck their report cards.
JOSHUA BENJAMIN 18, 2016 VALEDICTORIAN AT BROPHY COLLEGE PREPARATORY
WHAT DRIVES YOU TO BE A GOOD STUDENT? My parents have always taught me that it is important to give my best no matter whatI am doing. They taught me the importance of education and how it will open doors for me. I...
