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Serving Up Hope

How a hometown breakfast brand is fueling hope, joy and healing for Arizona’s kids

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DEAR FRIENDS,

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The Insider A sneak preview of “Wicked: For Good” brings the community together and raises funds for pediatric behavioral health. 5 Questions After donating meals and care packages to NICU families at Phoenix Children’s, Taking Cara Babies founder Cara Dumaplin shares why giving back matters and the message she hopes parents carry with them.

very day, we are reminded that partnership is powerful. At Phoenix Children’s, we

are fortunate to work alongside corporate partners who not only bring resources, but also heart. Time and time again, we see companies step forward because someone within their organization has been personally touched by the care provided here. That individual spark of connection is what ignites collective action—teams rally, customers engage and entire workplaces unite around a shared purpose: helping kids and families.

What makes this support so meaningful is the ripple effect. When a company chooses to partner with Phoenix Children’s, they aren’t just making a financial investment. They’re standing with families during some of the

7 Caregivers Phoenix Children’s Child Life program turns toys and hands-on activities into tools that help kids understand their care and face difficult moments with confidence.

most vulnerable moments of their lives. They’re fueling new programs and innovation, expanding access to care and ensuring that world-class pediatric expertise is never out of reach for children who need it. This year, we’re also thrilled to welcome John R. Nickens IV as our President and CEO. From the moment he arrived, it was clear that John leads with both strategy and heart. He believes in showing up—in patient rooms, in staff huddles and in conversations with

Common Cause For decades, Arizona companies have been supporting Phoenix Children’s—one memorable campaign at a time.

community partners. He has seen firsthand how corporate leaders can rally teams and customers around something greater than themselves. His partnership-driven approach aligns beautifully with the spirit of this issue—when we invest in each other, incredible things become possible. To every company, every team and every employee who chooses to take part in this work—thank you. Your leadership fuels hope.

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Serving Up Hope Built on bright mornings and big-hearted giving, Valley breakfast spot Over Easy shows that generosity can be a recipe for growth.

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Your generosity strengthens families. And together, we are building a

Giving Back for the Holidays Partners’ generosity shines for the winter holidays and throughout the year.

Turning Tragedy Into Impact A mother’s mission to uplift children and families leads her to Phoenix Children’s.

Giving From the Green Golf tournaments build business connections and support Phoenix Children’s.

healthier future for Arizona’s children. On the Cover: Discover how hometown breakfast brand Over Easy is fueling hope, joy and healing for Arizona’s kids.

Moments is published by the Phoenix Children’s Foundation. Editorial and design consultation by Casual Astronaut.

With sincere gratitude,

TIM HARRISON Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Special Events and Grant Philanthropy Phoenix Children’s Foundation

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The Insider

Updates From Around Phoenix Children’s

When Giving Leaves a Legacy Thoughtful details added to the magic of a night with a powerful purpose.

These corporate partners are making a lasting impact at Phoenix Children’s. Corporate support at Phoenix Children’s goes far beyond

the Harkins team, am honored to have hosted the ‘Wicked: For Good’ experience in support of the behavioral health program,” says Jessica Reeves, vice president of marketing for Harkins Theatres and a Council member. “Being a part of the Corporate Executive and Champions Council is a true privilege, and working alongside the talented professionals on this Council to create an event that brought people together and raised much-needed funds for Phoenix Children’s was an incredible experience.” Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors and our

events and fundraisers. For some partners, it also means creating welcoming, healing spaces that families rely on during some of their most difficult moments. Through naming opportunities, companies can support patient rooms, family lounges, playrooms, clinical areas and more—leaving a visible, lasting legacy while helping fund critical programs and services. TWO RECENT EXAMPLES HIGHLIGHT THE POWER OF THIS KIND OF PARTNERSHIP: • American Textile Recycling Service

Council members, the event will help Phoenix Children’s An Oz-inspired celebration brought smiles, connection and support for Phoenix Children’s patients.

expand essential behavioral health services so children facing

pledged $500,000

a mental health challenge have timely access to support,

to support the

treatment and hope—a community effort truly for good.

Hope Fund, resulting in the naming of the

Magic Made for Good A sneak preview of “Wicked: For Good” brings the community together and raises $155,345 for pediatric behavioral health.

It was a wicked good time. Nearly 700 community

Champions Council comprises 30 representatives

early screening of “Wicked: For Good,” the highly

from companies across the Valley that support

anticipated sequel to the box office hit “Wicked.”

Phoenix Children’s. The group leads one major

The November fundraiser, hosted by the Phoenix

fundraiser per year. This year’s fundraiser is a

Children’s Corporate Executive & Champions

sequel to last year’s early screening of “Wicked,”

Council, raised $155,345 for pediatric behavioral

which raised more than $130,000. items and sponsorships and helped drive ticket

Fashion Square offered an Oz-themed preshow

sales. As a Phoenix Children’s partner, Harkins

experience in the lobby, including complimentary

Theatres donated the space, designed and created

popcorn, a choice of Wicked-themed cocktail or

the event decor, and worked with Universal Pictures

mocktail, fun photo opportunities, activities and

to secure approval for the screening.

Wicked-themed items, gift cards and more.

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spending long days and nights at the hospital. • Big Dig For Kids named the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) Infusion Center in recognition of more than $3 million raised over the years to support children

Council members led efforts to gather gift bag

The event at Harkins Theatres Camelview at

more. Guests were also treated to gift bags containing

designed to bring comfort and dignity to families

Established in 2022, the Corporate Executive &

members and families attended an exclusive

health initiatives.

PICU Family Lounge & Laundry Room—a space

“Harkins Theatres is a proud supporter of Phoenix Children’s, and I, along with the rest of

undergoing cancer and blood disorder treatment. Together, partners like American Textile Recycling Service and Big Dig For Kids show how corporate Moments of joy like these are made possible through our caring community.

generosity can translate into tangible spaces of care— places where families find respite, support and hope.

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5 QUESTIONS

CAREGIVERS

Sleep, Support and Showing Up for Families Taking Cara Babies founder Cara Dumaplin shares why giving back matters and the message she hopes parents carry with them.

ara Dumaplin has spent her career caring for babies

her team sponsored a lunch for Neonatal Intensive Care

and the people who love them. A former neonatal

Unit (NICU) staff at Phoenix Children’s and hosted a family

nurse and now a pediatric sleep consultant and

celebration with gift bags for parents, with gifts including a

founder of Taking Cara Babies, she helps families build healthy

swaddle and complimentary access to Cara’s newborn sleep

sleep foundations so they can thrive. In September 2025,

class. For Cara, the gesture was deeply personal.

What inspired you to donate to Phoenix Children’s? I began my career in the NICU. It’s where I learned how to care for babies and their parents. I saw families show strength in incredibly overwhelming moments, and I witnessed nurses give everything to support them. Providing meals and gifts felt like a meaningful way to honor both the families and amazing staff who walk beside them.

Reducing Fear Through Play Phoenix Children’s Child Life program turns toys and hands-on activities into tools that help kids understand their care and face difficult moments with confidence.

hospital might not seem like a natural place for toys,

Her role is to help kids understand what’s happening to their bodies and give them coping skills. Wilson often uses a stress ball as part of a grounding technique to cope with anxiety. “We’ll talk about what the stress ball is made of, how it feels, the colors in the room that they notice,” she explains. “We also practice deep breathing. For younger kids, we’ll blow bubbles or a pinwheel.” Sometimes, play is a simple distraction—playing I Spy, Uno or a game on a tablet. Games or even social media scrolling (for teenagers) can be therapeutic and provide a sense of normalcy during a challenging time.

FA M I LY I N VO LV E M E N T Child Life specialists also involve and empower a patient’s family. “I’m not going to be at every procedure or with them at

dolls and bubbles, but for kids facing an illness or injury, play can be essential to helping them understand what’s

happening and easing the anxiety that comes with it. At Phoenix Children’s, Child Life specialists use play and other

their primary care visits,” Wilson says. “We want family members to have the tools to support their kids when we’re not there.” That might include teaching parents deep-breathing

techniques to help kids cope with their diagnosis and treatment.

T H E RO L E O F P L AY “For kids, play is universal,” says Stephanie Wilson, a certified Child Life specialist who supports patients in Phoenix Children’s outpatient clinics and dialysis center. “Play is how we build rapport, assess a situation and learn about a patient.”

techniques or how to best hold their child while they’re getting an IV in the arm. For kids on kidney dialysis, Wilson includes siblings, too. “We have a robot in the dialysis center that the sibling can control from their house and compete in a scavenger hunt,” she says. “We might also have the patient play virtual tic-tactoe with their sibling.” Family participation and play provide a short-term sense of

Giving back seems core to your work. Why? From the beginning, Taking Cara Babies has been about more

What message do you hope parents get from your gift? I want them to know they’re not alone. I also hope every parent remembers they are the exact right parent for their baby. More than anything, I hope they feel encouraged and reminded that hope is always present.

than sleep. It’s always been about caring for families. I want to keep leading with generosity and reminding parents they are seen, supported and never walking this journey alone.

normalcy and long-term benefits. “It’s really important that we utilize play to help them get through hard things because it builds self-esteem. Sometimes they don’t realize they’re playing. They come in, they’re scared, but then they realize, ‘Wow, I cried, but I was also brave at the same time. I was able to do that really hard thing, and I can probably do another really hard thing if it comes

How did your NICU background shape your approach to supporting families today? I learned early in my career that when parents have education,

up,’” Wilson says. “We gave them those skills.”

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practical tools and compassion, everything changes. Every class

Child Life Partners

and every product we create comes from that same belief. Support should help parents feel confident, capable and empowered.

What is your connection to Phoenix Children’s? In 2016, our son was diagnosed with a rare condition. We found ourselves at Phoenix Children’s, scared and overwhelmed. The care we received was extraordinary. It was not

Thank you to some of our generous partners CMYK who make the Child Life program possible:

only the medical expertise but also the emotional support. They cared for our son

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Branded Bills Cox Communications Extra Life Arnold Simonsen Family Charitable FoundationCMYK & Toll Brothers, Inc. • Panda Express

as a whole person and helped him feel like a kid, even in the toughest moments. They cared for my husband and me as well. That experience changed our family.

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few decades ago, four young children, all born and raised in the Valley, became friends. During childhood, the boys hung out together, playing sports and riding

bikes. As they got older, they started working in restaurants together. Those kids—brothers Jared and Ryan Field, plus Tim Pacatte and Brian Terpay—probably

Built on friendship and fueled by purpose, the Over Easy team partners with Phoenix Children’s to turn everyday generosity into lasting impact for kids across the Valley.

Serving Up

never envisioned themselves at the helm of a successful restaurant franchise. But as adults, they spotted an opportunity. “Over Easy was created by chef Aaron May, one of our good friends,” Terpay says. “We knew right away we loved the concept, and a few years later, we were able to purchase the brand and start growing it ourselves. Now we have 19 locations in Arizona and are ready to open locations out of state.”

“We are lucky to be in this business and supported by both our tremendous employee team and our neighborhood communities. Without all of them, none of this would exist.” — BRIAN TERPAY

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What began as a group of lifelong friends working together turned into a breakfast brand with a loyal following—the kind of place that feels like a neighborhood spot. As their business has grown, they’ve made it a priority to give back to

Built on bright mornings and big-hearted giving, Valley breakfast spot Over Easy shows that generosity can be a recipe for growth.

the community, and they partner with Phoenix Children’s. That partnership, in turn, creates goodwill for their brand. “Giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years has always been important to us,” Terpay says. We are lucky to be in this business and supported by both our tremendous employee team and our neighborhood communities. Without all of them, none of this From left to right: Ryan Field, Brian Terpay, Jared Field.

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would exist. Phoenix Children’s allows us to complete the circle and support them.”

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A Partnership with PURPOSE

THE ZONE: Where Kids Can Be Kids The Zone makes a difference

Community support helps Phoenix Children’s provide worldclass health care to all Arizona children, even those who are uninsured or underinsured. If you would like to help, there are many ways your company can give back while building visibility and goodwill for your brand.

Over Easy has pledged $500,000 to support

Cheston enjoys writing books,

for kids like Cheston, a 15-year-

and with support from Phoenix

Phoenix Children’s Child Life program, a gift

old Phoenix Children’s patient

Children’s, he has published more

recognized with a naming in the Gathering Cafe

ambassador. Cheston first needed

than 15 books—available in the

and Maker’s Space in the Child Life Zone—a

care at Phoenix Children’s when he

Emily Center, Phoenix Children’s

fun, joyful place where kids can take a break

was just 3 months old. Over time, he

pediatric health library.

from medical tests and procedures to play,

was diagnosed with autism, epilepsy

create and connect. For a restaurant built on

and an anxiety disorder.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

bright colors, upbeat energy and sunny-side-up

His anxiety makes the hospital

to Phoenix Children’s is that it’s OK

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optimism, supporting a playful creative space

challenging, and Child Life and The

to be scared. “I was scared, too, but

for kids felt like a natural fit. Phoenix Children’s

Zone help him feel more comfortable

I faced my fears. Trust me, you’re

chose the theme Rays of Hope for their naming

when he needs medical care.

going to like the hospital,” he says.

Funding a program: Fund one of more than 170 Phoenix Children’s programs and support an area that matches your company’s interests and values—whether that’s the Injury Prevention program, the Meal Assistance program, Homeless Youth Outreach or another area.

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Easy’s brand, Rays for Days.

Naming a space: Naming opportunities allow your company Community partners like Over Easy help create brighter days for Phoenix Children’s patients—supporting programs that bring comfort, creativity and moments of normalcy to kids and families.

volunteers and donors. Available spaces include patient rooms, family lounges, playrooms and clinical areas. •

Hosting a fundraising campaign: Demonstrate your commitment to giving back by providing your customers and vendors with an opportunity to support Phoenix Children’s through a grand opening event, a register round-up campaign, or a day, week or month of giving.

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BEYOND THE ZONE

stretch far beyond breakfast service. “We’ve loved

Over Easy’s partnership with Phoenix

every minute of our partnership with Phoenix

Children’s extends past their donation to the

Children’s. It’s been meaningful, it’s been fun and

Child Life program, with events and activities

the Foundation team has been amazing every step

that support patients and their families

of the way, bringing the entire partnership to life,”

throughout the year:

Jared Field says. “This is exactly what we dreamed

•

With the Kids Helping Kids campaign,

of when we started Over Easy: doing something we

a portion of the proceeds from every kids

love, in the place we love, with people we love and

menu item sold year-round at Over Easy

giving back in a meaningful way.”

Sponsoring an event: Connect your company with the Phoenix Children’s brand with an event sponsorship. Opportunities

benefits Phoenix Children’s. Over Easy hosts cooking classes and

CONNECTING KIDS WITH KIDS

& 5K to exclusive soirees such as Beach Ball.

birthday parties in The Zone for patients

“There are many ways to give back to the

Hosting a beneficiary event: Organize or promote an event

and provides meals to patients’ families

community, but when we met with Phoenix

at their restaurants.

Children’s, we knew that they instantly aligned

At the annual Dollars for a Dozen

with our brand mission of ‘Sparking Brighter

fundraiser in April, customers can donate

Days,’” Terpay says.

range from family-friendly events like the Spooktacular Sprint •

•

like a car wash or golf tournament with some or all of the

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proceeds going to Phoenix Children’s. These events can be as creative and personal as you’d like. •

a dollar (or more) at Over Easy locations

Sponsoring a campaign: Increase your company’s visibility by sponsoring one of our marketing campaigns or community programs. These high-profile exposure and recognition opportunities include Arizona Gives Day, Nurses Week, Toyland and more.

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With the support of donors like Over Easy, Phoenix Children’s is helping kids like Cheston get the support they need to thrive.

dedication celebration, a cheerful nod to Over

to leave a lasting legacy that’s visible to families, employees,

Engaging employees: Rally your employees around a

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cause by hosting a fundraiser, forming a walk/run team or volunteering at an event. You can also offer payroll deduction for employees who want to donate—consider

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He pointed to the Kids Helping Kids campaign

throughout the state, and Over Easy

as a program that’s making a difference, both

matches each donation dollar for dollar.

in raising money and raising awareness among

For every dollar raised, Hickman’s Family

children. “It’s a way for kids to actually get

Farms and Shamrock Farms donate a

involved and feel like they are making a difference,

dozen eggs to United Food Bank.

which is huge! Every time they come in for

Over Easy’s management staff and

breakfast, they know that they are helping a kid

employees volunteer at many Phoenix

in need at Phoenix Children’s,” he says. “It’s been

Children’s events.

really cool to see how many children want to support and help out.”

matching their contributions for even greater impact.

Cheston’s advice to other kids who may be nervous about coming

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The partnership has taken on a rhythm

For the team at Over Easy, it’s a full-circle

throughout the year—moments of joy, hands-

moment: kids enjoying breakfast helping kids

on activities and community giving that

facing some of the toughest moments of their lives.

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Giving Back for the Holidays Businesses based in Arizona and national companies show up for Phoenix

Children’s for the winter holidays and throughout the year. Here are some of the ways they’re supporting kids in our community.

ANGRY CRAB SHACK

iHEART

VESTAR

iHeart supports Phoenix Children’s with its

In 2025, Vestar,

Hometown Holiday show, an annual 102.5

owner of Tempe

KNIX concert in the round at Celebrity

Marketplace, Desert

Theatre featuring a night of country music.

Ridge Marketplace and

iHeart is also the media partner for Fulton

Scottsdale Quarter,

Homes’ holiday toy drive benefiting Phoenix

added new VIP

Children’s as well as for Ignite Hope and

experiences to their

Phoenix Children’s end-of-year campaign.

tree-lighting ceremonies at these locations, with

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE

proceeds from VIP ticket sales benefiting

Scottsdale Fashion Square presents Trees

Phoenix Children’s.

of Hope within the Crystal Court each

Patients helped kick

year. Local florists, retailers and designers

off each ceremony

decorate holiday-themed trees, wreaths

by lighting up the

and cacti that are displayed early in the

tree with Santa.

holiday season so shoppers can see them

VERCO DECKING

and bid on them. The money raised goes

Verco Decking, a manufacturer and

toward Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund, a

supplier of roof and floor decking

critical source of funding for the areas of

materials and a longtime supporter of

greatest need.

Phoenix Children’s, donates funds to provide meals for patient families on Christmas Day. In addition, the Verco team walks together at Ignite Hope each year.

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN Angry Crab Shack is the title sponsor of Ignite Hope, a special holiday tradition bringing together 3,000 people for a candlelight walk that raises funds for Phoenix Children’s while

Spirit Halloween has partnered with

Children’s Child Life program, which

Phoenix Children’s since 2007 through

helps patients and families cope with

its Spirit of Children initiative, raising

the hospital experience through play,

more than $2 million to date. Each year,

creativity and emotional support. Spirit

the company offers a coupon for 10%

also donates costumes and accessories

off purchases at Central and West Valley

every year, so children who are

locations and online. For every coupon

hospitalized over Halloween can dress

redeemed, Spirit donates 10% to Phoenix

up in a costume and celebrate.

showing patients and their families they’re not alone during the holidays. In addition, Angry Crab Shack donates funds to provide cafeteria vouchers for patient families on

CAPROCK PARTNERS

MARICOPA AMBULANCE

AMAZON

Industrial real estate

The team at Maricopa

sponsor of Phoenix

investor and developer

Ambulance sees

Children’s Toyland,

CapRock Partners

firsthand some of

providing $50,000 in

donates funds to

the struggles Valley

support each year. At

provide cafeteria

children face when

Toyland, families of

vouchers for patient

they need urgent

hospitalized children

families on Christmas

medical care. This past

can “shop” for holiday

Eve. This is its second

year, they hosted a

gifts for their kids—

year supporting

pickleball tournament

including patient

patients and families

and used the money

siblings—at no cost,

who find themselves

raised to purchase

choosing from a wide

at Phoenix Children’s

$9,000 worth of toys

selection of donated

during the holidays.

for Toyland.

toys and gift cards.

Amazon is the official

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. $1 from every root beer float and order of fries goes to Phoenix Children’s.

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McLANE McLane, one of the largest distributors in

the hospital $15,000 annually in storage costs.

the U.S., delivers and sets up all of Phoenix

The project involves a large team of McLane

Children’s holiday trees. After the holidays,

employees and requires two semitrucks to

they take down and store the trees, saving

transport the trees.

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A Latte Love Valley Dutch Bros donate thousands of dollars to Phoenix Children’s each year, but there’s more to their partnership than money.

Guided by compassion and purpose, Jody Smith has built a legacy of giving— supporting children and families through her partnership with Phoenix Children’s.

t’s a day Jody Smith will never forget. On

“They opened their arms to us,” Smith recalls. “We

December 14, 1991, Smith’s 7-year-old daughter

said we wanted to attend functions, serve food at events,

was killed in a vehicular accident during a

work with the kids—I love being around kids.”

Christmas parade. “I realize how hard it is to lose a child,” Smith

Support for Phoenix Children’s

says. “While every loss is different, I deeply empathize with

In 2024, CornerStone Staffing initially committed $50,000

families enduring the emotional strain of having a child in

to Phoenix Children’s. After touring the hospital, Smith

the hospital and facing uncertain outcomes.”

doubled that investment. “It was just a joyous thing,” she

At the time of her daughter’s death, Smith had a 3-year-old son and was soon pregnant with another boy. As a young mom, she had no choice but to stay grounded

says. “Both the hospital and Foundation employees were good at their jobs and so passionate.” Whether Smith and her team are volunteering at

in the middle of heartbreak. Through her grief, she

the hospital, attending fundraisers or helping with a toy

found a path forward in helping others. Over time, that

drive, she enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.

path led her to Phoenix Children’s.

“When you’re at a children’s hospital, everyone’s just thinking about those kids,” she adds.

A Community Cornerstone Smith and her former husband founded CornerStone

“We’ve had such a good time being a part of prayer,” says Smith, who at the time was working nights Phoenix Children’s, and I hope the joy and and weekends as a flight attendant for American Airlines desire to help rub off on others.” — JODY SMITH Staffing in Texas in May 1991. “It was on a hope and a

while raising her family. “We’d always wanted to do our

own thing. We had handwritten loans from friends and family on scraps of paper.” What began as a small, founder-led venture has grown

CornerStone increased its commitment to $150,000

into a staffing and recruiting company with more than 60

to support Phoenix Children’s Foundation’s year-end

full-time employees serving job seekers across the U.S.

campaign. “I wanted to help encourage others. We are

Smith became president in 2017 when her husband

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For 2025, Smith wanted to do even more.

in a down economy, and a lot of people can’t give the

retired, then assumed sole ownership in 2020. Outside

way they used to,” she says. “We’ve had such a good time

of the business, she is an engaged community member,

being a part of Phoenix Children’s, and I hope the joy

active with nonprofits, and has even served three terms

and desire to help rub off on others.”

as the mayor of Flower Mound, Texas. Giving back is a core value for Smith, and it shapes CornerStone’s culture as well. The company’s employeefounded nonprofit, Helping Hands, supports job seekers

In her free time, Smith enjoys bicycling, gardening and traveling to visit her three adult sons. She is also learning to fly airplanes. “My daughter would have been 41 this year.

in need. In addition, CornerStone matches employee

Christmas used to be really hard, but when we started

donations during campaigns such as North Texas Giving

doing the Cook Children’s telethon at Christmas, it was

Day, and every staff member receives a paid day each

my healing,” Smith says. “I get a huge satisfaction out of

year to volunteer.

helping agencies that help children. And I believe that if

In Dallas-Fort Worth, Smith and the CornerStone team partner closely with Cook Children’s Medical

you can give back, you should.” She hopes others will join her in supporting

Center, supporting the hospital financially and

Phoenix Children’s. “When businesses and individuals

through hands-on volunteering. After opening its

come together for the common good, amazing things

Tempe, Arizona, office in 2019 and seeing operations

can happen,” Smith says. “The employees at Phoenix

stabilize post-COVID, Smith was eager to connect with

Children’s have their hearts in this.” And Smith is proud

meaningful causes in the Phoenix area and was thrilled

to support the health system—and the children and

to learn about Phoenix Children’s.

families it serves.

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Phoenix Children’s Golf Tournaments Throughout Arizona Phoenix Children’s cares for kids from throughout the state, and companies statewide show their support by hosting golf tournaments

Giving From the Green

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or many people, playing golf

Making a Difference on the Course

isn’t just about spending a

Golf tournaments mainly raise funds through

few hours out on the course

sponsorships, foursomes and individual golfers.

on a sunny day. It’s also

Tournaments can also include raffles, silent or live

about building relationships,

auctions, the purchase of mulligans, 50/50 raffles

growing businesses and advancing careers. Golf tournaments are a great way to get the benefits of golf and give back to the community at the same time. “Golf is a go-to for a lot of people, companies, foundations and groups, because so many people play golf and like golf,” says Tim Harrison, Phoenix Children’s vice president of corporate partnerships, special events and grants philanthropy.

CMYK Are you

interested in starting or sponsoring a golf tournament? To find out

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more about supporting Phoenix

with helicopter or hot-air balloon ball drops and CMYK

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Phoenix Children’s hosts an annual golf tournament,

community leaders who

Knight Swift hosts a Children’s

Since its inception in 1999, the