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Sponica Films has partnered up with autism charities around the nation to raise funds for the new feature film, "Good Morning Sunshine." This film has been created to bring awareness and understanding to the world of autism. The drama is based on the struggle between six individuals and their experience with autism. The group discovers how to comfort one another and learns to grow and prosper in a healthy environment. Arizona Foothills Magazine was lucky enough to talk with creator and director Jules Jacob.

As co-owner of Peaceful Warrior, a martial arts school, Tiffany Richards focuses on her energy levels, spiritually and physically every day. Richards began her career working with artists as their personal massage therapists; in 1998, when she toured with Cirque du Soleil. Eventually, that turned into her starting the Rub Company and Peaceful Warrior. Keeping her in shape and focused, Richards credits martial arts as an integral part of her life. Richards is collaborating with Dr. Dan Short to start the ME, the Mental & Martial Enrichment Program, for kids with ADHD beginning on January 23, 2012.

    Dan Short is recognized internationally for his work in short-term therapy and in Ericksonian hypnosis. While he is devoted to a private practice, right here in Scottsdale, he writes and teaches to skillful audiences around the globe. He also is a volunteer and supervisor for graduate interns and a part of faculty for conferences and hosts therapists around the world. He is considered a serious scholar on the subject of Erickson’s work, which gives him the credit as a dependable therapist and counselor in the Valley. He is collaborating with Tiffany Richards to start the ME, the Mental & Martial Enrichment Program, for kids with ADHD beginning on January 23, 2012.
    The collaboration between the dojo and Dr. Short...

 Arizona Foothills Magazine has given back to our community for more than 16 years and we are about to take on one of our largest projects yet! Arizona Foothills Magazine will be partnering with The Phoenix Dream Center and some amazing community leaders such as Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Meek, from Desert Star Construction, and Mark and Chrissy Donnelly, authors and philanthropists. The Phoenix Dream Center serves more than 40,000 people every month through a variety of programs and Arizona Foothills Magazine will be helping by supporting The Dream Center Life Recovery Program.