Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is thrilled to once again team up with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for an unforgettable night of generosity and impact! We’re proud to join other local organizations in sponsoring the 19th Annual Evening on the Diamond, presented by Crescent Crown Distributing, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Chase Field.

This premier fundraising event fuels the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation’s mission to uplift our community by supporting critical programs that provides:

• Aid for the homeless
• Indigent healthcare and children’s services
• Resources for veterans, police, teachers, first responders, and firefighters

With over $33 million raised since its inception in 2006, Evening on the Diamond continues to make a lasting difference. We’re honored to play a role in this incredible cause—because together, we can change lives!

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Photos from the 19th Annual Evening on the Diamond:

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back was honored to sponsor the 2025 Wish Ball: Art of Wishes, an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting Make-A-Wish Arizona in its mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

This year’s event was particularly special, celebrating 45 years of Make-A-Wish Arizona’s impact. With a goal to grant 475 wishes, the evening brought together more than 900 attendees, all united in their commitment to bringing hope and joy to wish kids and their families.

Beyond the fundraising, the event was a powerful reminder of the impact a wish can have. Attendees had the opportunity to meet wish kids and hear their inspiring stories firsthand. As our own Christa L. shared:

“The Make-A-Wish Gala is always a fun-filled and emotional night. The opportunity to be a part of helping make wishes come true for so many children is amazing!”

We are incredibly proud to continue our support of Make-A-Wish Arizona and to be part of a community that rallies together to create moments of joy and inspiration for wish kids across the state. 

As sponsors of the Swift Youth Foundation’s “Roots of Success” event, we were proud to support an evening dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and opportunity for the next generation.

The event highlighted the vital role education, mentorship, and community support play in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

We encourage everyone to learn more about the Swift Youth Foundation and explore ways to get involved at swiftyouth.org.

Our team was grateful to be part of such a meaningful night and looks forward to continuing our support of this incredible organization.

For a third year in a row our team has volunteered with our partners at Opportunity Enterprises to prepare clients for the “Night to Shine” event. 

OE services individuals with intellectual disabilities. Night to Shine is a prom-like event started by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Many of OE’s clients attend this annual event, and our team is happy to volunteer as part of the glam squad! Clients show up for an afternoon of getting pampered with hair and makeup to prepare for their big night.

We look forward to more years of volunteering for this extraordinary cause!

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2025 Night to Shine glam session photos:

The 5th Annual Something So Worth It All Abilities Marketplace was another successful event, uniting the community for a day filled with joy, inclusivity, and inspiration. This uplifting event highlighted the talents of young entrepreneurs—both with and without disabilities—providing them a platform to showcase their creativity and dedication. Families came together to support these remarkable children as they managed their vendor booths, offering everything from handmade crafts to tasty treats. 

The atmosphere was electric, with attendees shopping and enthusiastically cheering for these young business owners as they shared their passions and skills. In addition to the marketplace, the event featured exciting attractions for everyone. 

As a proud sponsor, we felt privileged to once again support an event that fosters a spirit of inclusion in the community. Witnessing children of all abilities working together, backed by their peers and families, was truly inspiring. This event continues to leave a lasting impression, promoting understanding, opportunity, and joy for many. 

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Photos from the 2025 Something So Worth It All Abilities Marketplace:

We are overjoyed to share some exciting news! Lerner & Rowe Gives Back has been voted “Best Humanitarian Group” for Albuquerque The Magazine’s “Best of the City 2024” awards.

This incredible honor highlights organizations that truly shine and make a meaningful impact in the Albuquerque metro area.

Being recognized as the “cream of the crop” among so many outstanding nonprofits is a testament to the dedication and generosity of our supporters, volunteers, and community partners.

Your unwavering commitment allows us to continue our mission of giving back and making a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Our Lerner and Rowe team is deeply humbled and grateful for this recognition and remain inspired to keep paying it forward. Thank you, Albuquerque, for this incredible honor! 

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Children’s Cancer Network (CCN) truly outdid themselves with its winter wonderland themed holiday party. Our team was beyond thrilled to be part of the magic as a presenting sponsor! 

From 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., CCN’s Chandler location transformed into a winter wonderland filled with love, laughter, and a touch of holiday magic. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:

• Music by JUST Energy Entertainment had us dancing, singing, and smiling ear to ear! The perfect soundtrack to a day of family joy.
• Games in the Let’s Move Center kept the energy high and the spirits even higher! Nothing beats a little friendly competition and loads of giggles.
• Photos with Santa? Yes, please! Families lined up for that classic holiday moment, with Santa looking jollier than ever.
• Crafts and activities let kids and parents alike unleash their creative sides while bonding over glitter and glue (and plenty of smiles).
• Hot chocolate bar and snacks were a crowd favorite—because let’s face it, is it even a holiday party without marshmallow-filled cocoa in hand?

As sponsors, it was heartwarming to witness families come together to share holiday cheer and fun moments.

Learn more about Children’s Cancer Network and their inspiring work and how to get involved at childrenscancernetwork.org.

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Helping to Celebrate Another Birthday

The Copper Rain Foundation recently hosted an unforgettable birthday celebration for a young cancer patient named Lilly. 

The party took place at Fat Cats, a fun party venue that offers an arcade, bowling alley, and indoor neon mini golf course. It was the perfect spot for Lilly to celebrate another birthday with her family and friends.

Copper Rain Foundation used its 2024 grant award from Lerner & Rowe Gives Back to cover both Lily’s medical expenses and to throw her a fabulous birthday celebration. 

To learn more about the Copper Rain Foundation and how they continue to make a difference for families like Lily’s, visit their website at thecopperrainfoundation.com.

Bringing Pups & People Together

The #LovePup Foundation is on a heartfelt mission to help homeless dogs and create a future where every pup has a loving home with no shelters needed. To help make this vision a reality, the foundation hosts annual Family Fests, inviting families for a day of fun and the chance to find a furry new family member.

For 2024, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is thrilled to be a presenting sponsor of the Tucson #LovePup Family Fest and a stage sponsor for the Phoenix event.

This marks our seventh year proudly supporting these wonderful events, and we couldn’t be happier to help make a difference for dogs in need.

Both fests offered live entertainment, kids’ activities, food trucks, local pet adoptions, and other fun activities.

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2024 #LovePup Family Fests photo gallery: