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Phoenix Teens Hike Yosemite for Juvenile Diabetes Awareness

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Arizona should be proud to call the Maurice family residents. Last year, Ethan Maurice, at just 21 years old, rode cross-country with his older brother to raise funds for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Their three-month long journey resulted in $96,000 in donations, and now Ethan is at it again. Accompanied by his 15-year-old sister Haley, the two Maurice teens will hike a...

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AZ Giving Spotlight: Angi Hopson of the Arizona Small Dog Rescue

Even the smallest of animals need help. Whether that is some tender love and care, a new home, and lots of kisses. Angi Hopson, director of the Arizona Small Dog Rescue has created a safe environment for small dogs that need all these things and more.

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AFM:  How did the organization get started?

AH: Thirteen years ago I adopted a dog from a rescue here in Arizona and started volunteering to help that rescue. The more time I spent with the dogs, the more I loved it and...

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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 Society's(LLS) 2014 Arizona Chapter Man & Woman of the Year Campaign.

For 10 weeks, 12...

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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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