Events That Make Moments Possible

What type of work do you do these days?

For the past eight years, I’ve worked as a NICU data abstractor. We send data to two organizations that compare our NICU data with others in the country so that we can use that information to make medical and nursing goals to improve patient outcomes.

What keeps you busy outside of work?

My granddaughter is into dancing, so a big part of my life is going to classes with her and competitions. I’m also a big hiker. Although I have hiked the Havasupai trail in the Grand Canyon four times with fellow nurses, I now hike tamer trails at South Mountain and the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert.

How have the families changed?

Parents today are much more knowledgeable. They question things that we do—so that is fascinating and also so encouraging, because we want them to be involved.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GIVE-A-THON WEEK

August 2023

Tune in to KTAR News 92.3 FM and 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station for the 23rd annual Give-A-Thon, the country’s largest radiothon for a children’s hospital.

GiveAThonForPCH.org

Miles That Matter Cycle

Over 250 cyclists hit the road at the inaugural Miles That Matter Cycle event, raising more than $142,000.

Phoenix Children’s Golf Tournament

The 2022 tournament brought together 150 community leaders and philanthropists who raised a record-breaking $1 million.

Ignite Hope

The 11th annual candlelight walk was the biggest yet, bringing in over $484,000 and drawing more than 3,000 people.

PHOENIX CHILDREN’S

5K AND KIDS DASH

October 7, 2023

Join over 3,000 fitness enthusiasts and families for a fun-filled day of walking and running at Salt River Fields.

PhoenixChildrens5K.org

IGNITE HOPE

December 9, 2023

This candlelight walk raises funds for Phoenix Children’s while showing patients and their families they’re not alone during the holidays.

PCHIgniteHope.org