AZ Giving
A New Leaf: Telling Untold Stories, Samuel’s Story
By Doreen Davison
“So many times I wanted to run away, but I couldn’t leave my mom, brother and sisters with that man I’m supposed to call dad. There were five of us children. He entered my life when I was three and a half years old. I’m thirteen now and adults say I am old for my age.
My mom was in denial, but I didn’t know what that meant back...
Q & A: D-Backs' Paul Goldschmidt Talks Goldy’s Bowling Bash
On Nov. 10 at Lucky Strike at CityScape, Arizona Diamondback Paul Goldschmidt, and his wife Amy, host Goldy’s Bowling Bash, the couple’s first event through Goldy’s Fund 4 Kids, which was founded to aid the children and families of Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH). (Proceeds from the event help support PCH’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders.) The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a bowling tournament, food and drinks, live music and some familiar faces, including Luis Gonzalez, Mark Grace, Jim “Bones” Mackay, Drew Stanton, Dustin Pedroia, Andre Ethier, Brandon McCarthy, Justin Upton, Miguel...
AZ Giving: Sisters with Heart
One is a racecar driver, adrenaline junkie and the other is an entrepreneur, fashionista but together these young, dynamic sisters are taking the road less traveled in both their careers and their passion for giving back. A self-proclaimed tomboy, 30-year-old Sarah Cattaneo got bit by the racing bug after her dad gave her a four-day driving class at the Bondurant Racing School in Chandler. “It was love at first lap,” she says. Sarah has now been competing for eight seasons in pro racing and the bar is set high. “I sure hope I can be the Danica Patrick of road racing," she says, enthusiastically.
When not behind the wheel, Sarah with her younger...
How to Give: Q & A with Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
We all know it is better to give than to receive. But when making a financial gift to a nonprofit, how do we know the funds are going to good use? How can we be sure the organization is legit from the get-go? Chief executive officer of Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Kristen Merrifield, CAE, addresses common concerns when it comes to giving to a nonprofit.
AFM: What research should someone do before giving to a nonprofit?
KM: Donors should always make sure that the nonprofit is a valid organization with an EIN (Employer Identification Number). To do so, we recommend using a couple...
AZ Giving: The Next Step Foundation Team Brandon
At the age of 21, Brandon Fonseca got behind the wheel while drunk, resulting in an accident that killed his best friend and left him requiring 24-hour care. Since its creation, The Next Step Foundation Team Brandon has dedicated itself to helping individuals with traumatic injuries and empowering their caregivers, while raising awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Bright neon shirts with the words “VOW TO DRIVE SOBER” on either side—don’t be surprised to see a group of people wearing this flashy attire at the front lines the next time you attend a race in Arizona. This is The Next Step Foundation...
