Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson held its 4th Annual Swing for the Kids Charity “Day of Play” golf tournament on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Topgolf. Our team was once again a proud supporter of this annual fundraiser that helps ensure the Clubs in Tucson can provide members with festive programs throughout the year, such as specially prepared Thanksgiving dinners and personally selected holiday presents in December.

Thank you to our Tournament Sponsor, Lerner and Rowe Gives Back! Lerner and Rowe has continued to support and impact Tucson, Arizona youth! Thank you for helping shape the future of our community!

For more information or questions about the 4th Annual Swing for the Kids Charity, please contact Antonella Colagiovanni with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson by email at [email protected] or by calling (520) 573-3533. 

For the second year in a row, Lerner and Rowe Gives Back has donated $3,000 towards the Night of Hope Gala, which directly supports Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels. Our team was not only spellbound by the glamorous Old Hollywood theme of the evening, but also amazed by the courageous stories they heard about the little warriors fighting childhood cancer and their families.   

Funds raised through event sponsorships like ours, as well as individual contributions, make it possible for Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels to offer free supportive services that provide comfort and care to the many families impacted by childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.    

How Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Makes a Difference

Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels offer a variety of supportive programs. Through Major Distractions, little warriors know that something fun is about to happen that will make their day a bit lighter and brighter. 

Comfycozy’s Care Packs are the latest in adaptive apparel that make it possible for nurses to more discreetly access a young cancer patient’s port while also keeping a child comfortably covered. 

Comfort and Care programs provide free counseling, play therapy, and supportive services to families who have a child battling cancer, a blood disorder, or any other life-threatening illness. 

Peer-to-peer support for the whole family is provided by the Family Life program. And, lastly, Financial Assistance is given to help offset medical costs by providing families with little warriors groceries, meals, and assistance with paying utilities.  

How You Can Help Make a Difference

We invite you to join us in supporting Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels. Just visit AmandaHope.org/give to discover the many different ways you can be part of the change that brings comfort and dignity to little cancer warriors and their families.  

Through our matching partnership with Press Coffee, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate connoisseurs in the Phoenix Valley have the opportunity to pick up a cuppa AND support the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). Foodie menu favorites are also part of the buy one, give back deal! Here’s how it works: on Friday, September 24th, Press Coffee will host its annual Day of Giving. Meaning, 100% of profits made in-store and online that day will be donated to the SARRC. 

To top it off, our Lerner and Rowe Gives Back team is excited to join other community organizations in matching donations to help them reach (or surpass) their 2021 goal of raising $25,000. Our team alone will match up to $2,500. 

How to Caffeinate for Charity   

Fridays are for kicking off weekends on a high note by treating ourselves after a long week. All you have to do to help support the phenomenal charity SARRC is divert your vehicle to a Press Coffee location near you. With nine Valley of the Sun locations, you are sure to find one close to you in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler, or Gilbert. 

You can also hop online and purchase some merchandise, sign-up for a coffee subscription, and stock up on a few bags of beans at presscoffee.com. 

To learn more about Press Coffee’s annual Day of Giving, contact Brynna Harneck via email at [email protected], or by phone at (623) 225-3941.

Lerner and Rowe’s team was proud to sponsor the 1st Annual 1st Responders BBQ/Bike Run with Mission One in Merrillville, Indiana on Saturday, September 18th! This wonderful organization works to give back to the 1st responders and veterans in our communities who sacrifice to protect others.

The morning started with a 91 mile police escorted bike run, followed by an afternoon and evening filled with great food, refreshments, and live music!

Proceeds from the event will go towards purchasing a vehicle for a veteran in need.

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Photos from the 2021 First Responder BBQ Bike Run:

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On behalf of everyone at Special Olympics Arizona, we would like to thank our 15th Annual Breakfast With Champions Sponsors. With the support of our sponsors, we were able to raise $128,611 to provide funds for programs and awareness for Special Olympics athletes. You are truly a Champion of Special Olympics Arizona- Thank you for all your support

In addition to sponsoring the Women’s Resource Medical Center’s (WRMC) Shareholders in Life Fundraising Gala & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 18th, our Lerner and Rowe outreach team was among the 1,600 plus attendees that showed up to partake in this festive evening of charity and goodwill.

Actor Jim Caveizel – An Inspiring Keynote Speaker

The keynote speaker was Jim Caveizel from the film “The Passion of the Christ” and hit television series “Person of Interest.”

Jim captivated the audience with a heartwarming speech about the sanctity of life, love, and freedom.

In some way, the night’s experience resembled a slice of Jim’s message.

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In collaboration with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), the Vegas Golden Knights (VGK), Free International, the Fatherhood Project, Siegel Cares, the Balm of Gilead, and LV Reach, our Las Vegas outreach team has had the pleasure of taking part in weekly sports-related mentoring, coaching, and role modeling experiences that positively impact kids living in zip code 89169.

These Tuesday afternoon activities have become a weekly staple for over 30 neighborhood children, and some parents.

Last Day on the Ice

On September 14th the kids were gifted with an extra special treat–the Vegas Golden Knights provided every child with an authentic VGK jersey, skates, pants, vests, and hockey stick. The kids were also given a sports bag to carry all of their new gear.

Lastly, they then had the opportunity to take to the ice for one last time where professional hockey players Harrison Luce and Derek Engelland taught them how to score goals.

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Dog Adoption and Luxury Car Event to Benefit #LovePup

As a $2,500 sponsor of the 2021 Cars & Canines event in Scottsdale, we are thrilled to share that this charitable event is a trifecta of amazingness–cute adoptable pups, luxury cars, and delectable treats from a variety of food trucks. We are also thrilled that proceeds from the event will directly benefit one of our favorite organizations–#LovePup.

Make sure that you mark your calendars for Saturday, September 25th, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at D Pet Hotels Scottsdale (15060 N. Northsight Blvd). You won’t want to miss out on this outdoor morning event full of family fun.  

To learn more about the 2021 Cars and Canines event in Scottsdale and how you can show your support–or, possibly find your next furry companion–please contact #LovePup at LovePupFoundation.org. 

Annual Phoenix Animal Care Coalition Fundraiser Held to Benefit At-Risk Animals

Part of our mission is to advocate for and improve the lives of those who need assistance–that includes the lives of our four-legged friends. As a $2,500 sponsor of the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition’s (PACC911) Glimmer of Hope event presented by Lulu’s Fund, we get to do just that. 

PACC911 is dedicated to helping the most at-risk animals have a “Glimmer of Hope” by providing life saving procedures through its critical care medical program. Funds raised through sponsorships like ours, ticket purchases, individual donations, and auction items will help ensure they can continue to do so. 

Glimmer of Hope Luncheon Highlights  

Please join us on Sunday, October 18th, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas (6333 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250) to support PACC911’s efforts to make a difference in the lives of at-risk animals in the Phoenix Valley.  

You really don’t want to miss out on the before-and-after transformation stories of saved animals, the sumptuously planned meal, and a chance to bid on unique live and silent auction items.  

For Glimmer of Hope registration and tickets information, please visit aesaz.co/ELP/GLIMMER21/Tickets. To learn more about the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition, go to pacc911.org.

Featured Guests Worth Watching

Two decades later, can you remember what you were doing the morning of September 11th when news of the four coordinated attacks was released to the public? These special guests will share their individual stories with us:  

• A family of Arizona’s only victim of the terrorist attacks will share the emotional journey to healing. 
• Former Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan will share his perspective on what it was like to be part of the recovery efforts at ground zero. 
• Thomas E. Franklin, the photographer who took the iconic photo of the three firefighters raising the flag from the rubble, will also be interviewed.
• Decades of people that were inspired to enlist because of that fateful day.
• Lastly, a Pearl Harbor survivor provides a unique perspective about the events that occured on 9/11.

How to View the 9/11 20 Years Later Special

You have a few different options to view this special 9/11 tribute that will broadcast commercial free from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on September 11th.

1. Watch AZ Family 3TV’s Youtube broadcast from your mobile devices
2. Turn your television to AZ Family 3TV
3. Attend a viewing party at the American Legion William Bloys Post 2 (Tempe), American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117 (Phoenix), or Boondocks Patio & Grill (Scottsdale).

How to Join MAM’s Efforts to Support AZ Military Families

The lingering COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive up demand as spouses and guard members continue to struggle from months of being laid off without pay. 

MAM provides financial and morale assistance to the lowest ranking military members.

You can join us in supporting our local Arizona military troops and families by:

1. Making an individual donation online
2. Becoming a corporate donor / sponsor 
3. Volunteering your time to support events, both virtual and in-person, that take place year round.

Please note that every dollar donated is tax deductible and stays local to fund financial aid grants that provide the following:

• Rent assistance to avoid eviction
• Grocery gift cards
• Car payments
• Utility assistance
• Back to school supplies for kids
• Baby showers for expecting parents
• Christmas gifts for families
• Gap grants for veterans waiting on their GI Bill for school
• Morale boosters like seats for soldiers and home remodels for wounded heroes

#NeverForget to Support Our Troops

Our team strongly believes in supporting active and retired members of the military and their families. Through their service in protecting our country, they may have experienced financial, emotional, and/or physical hardships. As such, we believe that now is the time for us to pay forward their efforts by offering them a helping hand to overcome these hardships and feel appreciated for any sacrifices they’ve made on our behalf.   

Together, we can do more to spread light, hope, and make our world a better place.