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Cold and unpredictable weather, busy schedules, and technology often keep us indoors, stuck at a desk, or glued to the couch for hours. Though these daily routines and obligations are essential, the limited exposure to sunlight, time away from loved ones, and psychological triggers (for instance, video games and social media) can cause physical, emotional, relational, and financial problems. 

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has provided the NBA with the official game balls for the past 17 years. During this time Wilson has challenged itself to take the game of basketball to the next level through innovation. Daring to do what nobody else has done, KJ Martin of the Houston Rockets revealed a 3D Airless Prototype Basketball during the first round of the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest on behalf of Wilson.  

Principal of Kenilworth Elementary School and azf’s 2022 Education Innovator, Anthony Pietrangeli, has led the students and staff at Kenilworth Elementary with courage and dedication since 2015. The school was recently awarded the coveted Arizona Educational Foundation A+ School of Excellence® Award for the 2022–2023 academic school year, the highest state-level award given to a public school that identifies, celebrates and recognizes educational excellence. 

Get ready for another exciting golf tournament returning to the Valley next month. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHCCNAZ) will host its annual FORE the House Golf Tournament on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Phoenix’s Papago Golf Club. 

From L to R: Brandon O'Rourke, JC Hughes, Ronald McDonald, Nick Beach and Steve Meves