On November 2, Big Dig for Kids provided 200 patients the chance to operate excavators, scissor lifts, and heavy equipment in a safe construction zone. Since 2016, Big Dig for Kids has raised over $2.5 million for the MIBG Targeted Therapy Program.
The event, sponsored by Sundt Construction, raised over $1,080,000 for Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Hundreds of volunteers showed up to help create a beautiful day for all who attended.
“Being part of Big Dig for Kids has been an incredibly rewarding experience,” said Brad Kanwischer, senior construction manager and co-chair of this year’s event. “It's truly inspiring to see the positive impact this event has on so many children and their families. Watching these brave kids, who face daily health challenges, light up as they put on hard hats and explore the construction world is something that never fails to warm my heart.”
The event offered something memorable for people of all ability levels, with featured crafts and activities in the Kids Zone. The signature fundraising event’s founding board members include: Crawford Concepts, Empire-CAT Southwest, Sundt Construction, Rummel Construction, Inc., Sunstate Equipment Co., United Rentals, Kiewit Corporate, Sportex Safety, and Skanska.
“This event proves to be spectacular each year,” said Sandra Garcia, senior event planner at Phoenix Children’s Foundation. “The construction community makes such a difference. It requires so much dedication from so many kind-hearted people to make Big Dig for Kids a reality.”
Phoenix Children’s Foundation is an Arizona nonprofit that works to provide the best healthcare possible for patients and families with the philanthropic support of individuals, families, organizations and corporate partners. Phoenix Children’s uses the generosity of donors to fund 170 programs and services to support kids in their health journeys.
Throughout the year numerous events are held to support the Phoenix Children’s Foundation’s mission. For more information, visit phoenixchildrens.org/about-us/phoenix-childrens-foundation.
