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Chuck Hauff and Cristina Munoz named The Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of The Year

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On Friday May 16,a mixture of tears and cheers brought donors, candidates, volunteers and survivors together at Talking Stick Resort & Casino for the Grand Finale of The Leukemia & Lymphoma...

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AZ Giving Spotlight: Kathleen Rubi of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

As the new Executive Director for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Kathleen Rubi is making huge changes and a big difference. With her strong background in non-profit organizations, Rubi definitely has so much to offer the Valley. Check out her interview with AFM and why she is so excited to begin this new journey. 

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Sleep America and Tempur-Pedic Donate Hundreds of New Beds in Arizona

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In an unprecedented partnership, Sleep America, the largest mattress retailer in Arizona, and Tempur-Pedic, the most highly recommended bed in America, have donated over $300,000 worth of mattresses to Arizona charitable organizations throughout the state. The new beds will offer a great night's sleep to UMOM, the largest homeless family shelter in Arizona, the US Vets Home, Phoenix Dream Center-The Rescue Project, Habitat for Humanity, and the Boy Scouts of America Camp...

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AZ Giving Spotlight: Bob Rink of Through Each Others Eyes

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Encouraging people around the world to understand and appreciate diverse cultures through photography is the premise behind the magic of the Through Each Others Eyes organization. After years of creating beautiful global photography, Through Each Others Eyes has now reached its 25th anniversary. Bob Rink, TEOE’s Board President shared with us the vision and what the Valley can expect from them in the next few months.

AFM: How did the Through Each Others Eyes organization begin?

BR: Through Each Others Eyes began in 1988 as an artistic outreach...

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AZ Giving Spotlight: Karen Doerflein of Global Rescue Project

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Global Rescue Project is a nonprofit organization established to help end human slavery in Ghana, West Africa as well as in other parts of the world. Their mission is to bring hope to the children enslaved who are suffering daily with life-threatening duties in Ghana's fishing industry. With the mentality that believes "no need is too small and no voice too quiet to be heard," GRP devotes the time and energy to educate, advocate, and eliminate human slavery and poverty. Here, AFM takes a look at the issues and the ways GRP helps these kids, with insight from Karen Doerflein, the Director of Fundraising & Corporate Giving. 

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