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Vol. 77 No. 15
Inside This Week
Foundation helps unveil abused kids’ ‘inner hero’ BY LAUREN SERRATO AND CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Staff Writers
NEWS...............3 PCH patient gets electric bike from local Pedego
FEATURES .... 16 Portillo’s opens ‘Beef Bus’ ahead of Arrowhead site
April 8, 2021
Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope is once again raising funds for Goodyear’s Southwest Family Advocacy Center with a 5K on Saturday, April 10. “This event is crucial for our center to be able to buy food, buy clothing items, buy different kinds of much-needed supplies for the child crime victims who come through our center,” said Reem Constantine, Southwest Family Advocacy Center’s director. At the Thor-themed event, participants can walk, stroll or run as the Avengers, Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Flash and others cheer them on at Victory Lane Sports Park, 22603 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale. They will receive an event T-shirt, a chipped bib to track the time and a fin-
ishing medal designed by Brett Steward and Adventure Fitness. This year, due to COVID-19, participants can participate virtually or in person. Constantine said she is looking forward to attending the event for the first time, knowing the funds will help those who need it most. The advocacy center provides education and awareness to the community on how to prevent child abuse, cyberbullying and other youth safety tips. The Southwest Family Advocacy Center is visited by those in law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy, all of whom work together during the investigation of child abuse cases, sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse cases. “We’re here to help the community, to help their families and to help the chil-
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Sean Reavie founded Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope, which introduces superhero mythology to unleash the “inner hero of children suffering acute abuse.” (File photo)
the country. The new site will keep up the momentum as COVID-19 vaccine appointments move from the outdoor, drive-thru site at State Farm Stadium to a new, air-conditioned venue just down the street at Gila River Arena. Both venues are managed by ASM Global. “Arizona is so thankful to the Arizona Cardinals, Michael Bidwill and the Bidwill family, and all of the partners who
stepped up to help make our first state-run vaccination site a national success,” said Gov. Doug Ducey. “This is a true team effort, and the mission to get Arizonans vaccinated continues with this new location.” Michael Bidwill said the success at State Farm Stadium is a “testament to the value of teamwork and ingenuity.” “Where no template existed, a model was created that is being replicated across the nation and now across the street,” said
State Farm vaccination site moving indoors to arena YOUTH .......... 20
Glendale Prep student a semifinalist in NASA contest
OPINION..................... 10 BUSINESS.................. 12 SPORTS ...................... 14 FEATURES.................. 16 RELIGION ................... 18 YOUTH........................ 20 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 21
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor
Arizona’s largest vaccination site at State Farm Stadium, described as a “national model” by President Joe Biden, will transition to an indoor site next door at Gila River Arena on Friday, April 23. The State Farm Stadium site has administered more than 625,000 doses since opening Jan. 11. It has become one of the largest mass-vaccination sites in
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