2021-22 SEASON
MORE THAN JUST A GAME
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MISSION TO CREATE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR ARIZONA AND FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITY WHILE HAVING FUN.
VISION TO BE A WORLD-CLASS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT EXECUTES INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES, DRIVES ECONOMIC GROWTH AND CHAMPIONS CHARITABLE CAUSES, INSPIRING PRIDE IN ALL ARIZONANS.
FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES YOUTH Tomorrow’s great stories come from investments we make today. For this reason, supporting causes that impact the youth of Arizona is vital to our mission. Whether it is through our grant process or programs we initiate with nonprofit partners, serving youth in our communities is fundamental to who we are as an organization. Fiesta Bowl Charities believes in the children of today… and believes in their impact as the community leaders of tomorrow.
THE FIESTA BOWL ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY BY FOCUSING ON OUR THREE PILLARS: Anthem Cave Creek
SPORTS
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Supporting sports endeavors for thousands of Arizonans is core to the Fiesta Bowl commitment to community. Competition and fun are at the forefront of most sports contests. We also recognize the power in shared experiences learning teamwork, mutual sacrifice, physical fitness and commitment. Fiesta Bowl Charities fosters those values through its dedication to sports clinics, equipment and sports experiences that allow groups of people to achieve something bigger… together. Peoria
El Mirage
Waddell
Glendale
Phoenix
Litchfield Park
Avondale
apache junction
Mesa
Tolleson
Tempe
Goodyear
Laveen
Laveen Village
Gilbert
Chandler
Queen Creek
San Tan Valley
EDUCATION The pathway to success for today’s youth and teens starts in the classrooms of those called to educate the next generation. The power of education – and the enormous role teachers and school administrators play in bringing it to life – is at the heart of Fiesta Bowl Charities. Across the state of Arizona, our commitment to access and quality of education is found in hundreds of schools and thousands of students… and an endless list of classroom wishes to make tomorrow better than today.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Draft Day 44
WHO WE ARE Board of Directors
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Welcome Letter 7 By The Numbers
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Fiesta Bowl Family
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Volunteerism 16 Spirit 18
Operation Santa 46 NACDA 48 CFP Big Day
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Sanctioned Events 49 Kindness Arizona 50
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
CHARITABLE GIVING &
Path to the Summit
LEGACY PROJECTS
Dream Program 56
Grant Cycle 22
Empowering Diversity
Playground Builds 24 Resource Room
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GAME WEEK Fiesta Bowl Parade
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Player Outreach 64
PROGRAMS & EVENTS Esports Showdown
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Kickoff Luncheon 34 Spirit’s Birthday Party
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Youth Football Clinic
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Par 3 Challenge
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Wishes for Teachers
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Ohmni Pro Robots
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Guaranteed Rate Bowl
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PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl
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Community Impact
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WHO WE ARE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS The force behind the Fiesta Bowl and its continued success as a pillar of the community is its Board of Directors. These volunteer leaders set the standard in excellence by implementing policies, overseeing finances and determining the Bowl’s future direction.
Patrick Barkley*
Marchelle Franklin
Tom O’Malley
Ray Artigue
Harry Garewal
Dawn Rogers
Brian Bednar
Bryce Hancock
Rachel Sacco
Brett Benton
Gary Hanson
Denise Seomin
Judy Bernas
James Hatfield
Gene Smith
Tim Brown
Richard Horn
Nick Smith
Dr. Javier Cardenas
Steven Leach
Bryan Sperber
Dave Dorward
Rob Longo
Mike Wilcox
Ed Erhardt
Kelly Mero
Glenn Wong
Mark Fast
Randal Norton
*Chair of the Board of Directors
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WELCOME The Fiesta Bowl experience may be best known for a premier Bowl Season football game, but the organization’s mission and vision go far beyond marching bands, fans and touchdowns. Our motto “More Than Just a Game®” is our game plan and has been since our founding in 1971. We demonstrate that commitment every day through charitable giving and endeavors in our pillars of youth, sports and education, pushing our impact beyond the on-field athletic feats. With support from the PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl, the Guaranteed Rate Bowl and numerous community events, Fiesta Bowl Charities donated $3.5 million this season to community nonprofit organizations and projects benefiting Arizonans. Among these projects was $1 million donated to 400 Arizona teachers through the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program. To succeed in football, there is more going on than just on the field. For us, that means playground builds, youth football clinics and tournaments, and the numerous events you will see featured in this Community Impact Report. We certainly could not do it without the endless support of our fans, partners, volunteers, board, committee, ambassadors and staff. Thank you all!
TIM BROWN 2021-22 CHARITABLE GIVING COMMITTEE CHAIR
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BY THE NUMBERS: 2021-22 SEASON
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RECEIVED A FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES GRANT
407,000+ ARIZONANS IMPACTED 8 • Fiesta Bowl
ARIZONA YOUTH
SUPPORTED
570,000+
season
258,600+
BENEFITTED FROM SPORTS PROGRAMMING
346,950+
BENEFITTED FROM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
BOOKS DISTRIBUTED ACROSS ARIZONA
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FIESTA BOWL FAMILY STAFF At the heart of our organization, Fiesta Bowl staff brings a strong commitment to excellence and community service. Our team works year-round to achieve our mission, ensuring our Bowl games, events and community efforts have maximum impact.
Daniel Adams
Scott Leightman
Seasonal Associates
Marcos Arroyo
Jose Moreno
Emily Carman
Julie Atherton
Paige Mueller
Cody Morales
Sandra Avila
Christian Murray
Christian Ramos
Gail Avisar
Alex Nash
Lexi Ruiz
Noah Berlin
Mike Nealy
Jessica Sallurday
Brittany Brockman
Jule Ortbahn
Sara Skinner
Kristina Chumpol
Lenny Paoletta
Sydnie Skirvin-Gelo
Anthony Econ
Christian Portaro
Baily Strauss
Eddie Eixenberger
Brenda Puga
Tim Gleason
Harrison Seidner
Emily Holden
Suzie Warren
Izabella Jade
Billy Welsh
Rosemary James
Bob Whitehouse
Curt Krizan
Spencer Wilson
Karra Labombarde
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FIESTA BOWL FAMILY YELLOW JACKETS The Yellow Jacket Committee is a team of community leaders who dedicate their time and effort to fundraising and helping stage all the events. Through their commitment and leadership, they help execute the bowl games, achieve charitable giving efforts, and positively impact the Arizona community. Andrew Western* Bob Aggarwal Jonathan Amato Jeffrey Anderson Eric Barkyoumb Scott Bernstein Bryan Beverly Eric Bottolfsen Damon Boze Robert Bridge Taylor Burgoon Jake Butterfield Joe Cafferelli Jennifer Cannon Gene Carl John Craiger Walker Crowson Patrick Davis Arthur (Jason) De Luigi Brian Debnam Ryan Delaney Nate Dominguez Jon Drago Kirk Fonfara Ben Fredlake Adam Fullerton Jeff Gallego Dean Gekas *Yellow Jacket Committee Chair
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Chelsey Golightly Jeffrey Golner Chris Gracey Darius Green Brian Gubernick Kirk Harbaugh Bob Hart Ryan Hatch Brandon Hebert Troy Hoberg Joe Hourigan Randle House Daniel Johnson Patrick Joyce Raj Kapur Jim Kebert Nick Kieffer Eric Kline John Knebel Lucas Kraut Steven Kruczek Patrick Kurish Jonathan Levin Mike Lindsley Jake Logan Madison Major Trevor Martin Ty Martin
Elroy Masters Tim McBride Kirk McClure Sean McElenney Kyle McMillian Craig Mercure John Meza Brett Miller Brian Moll Jason Moore Brad Morin Michael Muraco Justin Naber Gary Naquin Barry Nelson Tim Newquist Ed Olsen Brian O’Malley Jerry Pence Kelly Peru Ramey Peru Jr. Shane Peterlin Calvin Platten Tim Potter John Rawicz Josh Rossman Michael Rossman Richie Schmock
Zach Sebastian Logan Senoski Davina Seville Andrew Shultz Robert Simmons Phil Skiba Brad Smidt Ben Smith Jeff Smith Greg Stark Max Starks Jim Stevens Joe Strening Jennifer Swanton Gannon Thiel Christopher Tuma Devin Vos Sean Ward Kailey Warren Josh Wein David Weissman Antone White Larry White Frank Zimmerman
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FIESTA BOWL FAMILY AMBASSADORS The experience our guests have who attend the Guaranteed Rate Bowl and PlayStation Fiesta Bowl every year is highly important. Our Ambassadors provide a first-class experience for players, university staff and visitors who descend upon Arizona each year for a unique Bowl Season experience. Throughout the year, the Ambassadors support the organization at events and community outreach opportunities. Brittany Wilson*
Vicki Fiorelli
Sheryl Long
Deborah Rothstein
Julie Angle
Le Lani Forrest
Hillary Mackowski
Deborah Ross-Carter
Pauline Argeros
Vicki Frailey
Deborah Maloney
Sooz Rudolph
Tammi Armeni
Lorraine Gentile
Wendy Manning
Stephanie Ruiz
Nicole Barrington
Mary Gleason
Susanna Martinez
Ashleigh Schufeldt
Marilyn Bechtold
Joanne Goldberg
Kathie May
Amy Schapira
Kyla Braker
Judy Greene
Erin McCormick
Sandra Searle
Marisa Calderon
Terri Hall
Kelly McCormick
Alethea Sessions
Karen Casassa
Laura Hardy
Ambreiah Mims
Melanie Smith
Ellen Casey
Jennifer Harmon
Elaine Molski
Chantri Sukpon
Kathleen Casey-Walker
Janey Haugen
Val Nikolaus
Gayle Tanber
Allison Chafin
Carolyn Holden
Jan Nowell
LaBertha Umbreit
Sally Clements
JoAnn Holland
Ronda Parker
Annie Vainisi
Josefina Comstock
Shelly Huckfeldt
Sheila Perkins
Stephanie Van Gorder
Donna Cooper
Simone Janssen
Amy Peters
Molly Weiss
Donna Cubillas
Samantha Johnson
Connie Peters
Anna Williams
Laura Davis
Vera Kelly
Carol Piowarsy
Judith Wodash
Lora Dal Bo
Monica Kruck
Irma Prescott
Lourdes D’Sylva
Marie Larson
Gail Reed
Dennice Dunaway
Kathy Leazotte
Linda Rondeau
*Ambassador Chair
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VOLUNTEERISM
Impact is made beyond just donating resources… it’s found in actions. The Fiesta Bowl is honored to support the Arizona community yearround through volunteerism. This past season, more than 2,000 volunteers dedicated their time to community projects throughout the state.
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Their impact is intensified during Bowl Season as Fiesta Bowl volunteers, Yellow Jackets, Ambassadors and Board of Directors commit around-the-clock hours providing first-class hospitality at events and two college football games.
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SPIRIT
In 1971, a solar flare landed in Phoenix, Arizona and our very own, Spirit, was born. Spirit is the official Fiesta Bowl mascot and fits right into the organization with his passion for giving back to the community.
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Spirit loves to play football, dance, have fun and make people smile! Whether it is schools, community events or the games, you can find Spirit bringing the energy everywhere he goes making sure that every day is a Fiesta!
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CHARITABLE GIVING & LEGACY PROJECTS
FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES GRANT CYCLE During the 2021–22 season, Fiesta Bowl Charities supported 51 nonprofit organizations and five Legacy Projects. Each partnering organization and project aligns with our mission and further impacts the Arizona community through youth, sports and education. Through this grant cycle, more than 600,000 Arizona youth were supported and benefited from sports and/or educational programming. 1. A New Leaf
27. Kyrene Foundation
2. Ability360
28. Legacy Cares Inc.
3. Accept The Challenge, Inc.
29. Lily’s Pad
4. Arizona Burn Foundation
30. Love Muziq Operation 13:2
5. Arizona Council on Economic Education
31. Mikey’s League, Inc.
6. Arizona Science Center
32. Paladin Sports Outreach
7. Assistance League of Phoenix
33. Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation
8. Barrow Neurological Foundation
34. Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer
9. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
35. Playworks Education Energized
10. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor
36. Positive Coaching Alliance
11. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
37. Ryan House
12. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River
38. Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
13. Camp Catanese Foundation
39. Science of Sport
14. Children’s Museum Tucson
40. Society of St. Vincent de Paul
15. Civitan Foundation
41. Southwest Human Development
16. Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
42. Special Olympics Arizona
17. Creighton Community Foundation, Inc.
43. Steven M. Gootter Foundation
18. Down Syndrome Network
44. The Be Kind People Project
19. Friendly House
45. The First Tee of Phoenix
20. Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library
46. The Opportunity Tree
21. Future for KIDS
47. The Z Kick for Life Foundation
22. Gabriel’s Angels
48. Treasure House
23. Heart for the City
49. Valley of the Sun Chapter National Football Foundation
24. HopeKids Arizona
50. Western School of Science and Technology
25. Junior Golf Association of Arizona
51. YMCA of Southern Arizona
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HILARY VAN ALSBURG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON “Support from Fiesta Bowl Charities has had a huge impact for Children’s Museum Tucson! The Museum’s Adventure Learning Program is now able to reach farther in the community, improving access to interactive, bilingual STEM and arts engagement for children throughout Southern Arizona. With Fiesta Bowl Charities support, our mobile outreach classroom is bringing hands-on learning experiences to rural communities and underserved populations throughout the region. Thank you for all you do to make life better for children in our community!”
LUIS ZENDEJAS, FOUNDER, THE Z KICK FOR LIFE FOUNDATION “A truly amazing team is hard to find. The support we received from Fiesta Bowl Charities’ grant program made it possible for me to share my love of football with children across the state of Arizona. Together we created a safe,
fun, and inclusive environment for kids of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to learn valuable skills they will carry with them for the rest of their lives - on and off the field. Thank you, Fiesta Bowl Charities, for supporting my dream of making football accessible to all of Arizona’s kids.” Community impact report • 23
KABOOM! PLAYGROUND BUILDS
KABOOM! A NEW LEAF Volunteers came together over three days in Mesa to build a brandnew playground for the youth at A New Leaf After School program to have a safe place to play and have fun.
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In addition to the playground, volunteers renovated the garden space, added sidewalk games and painted a large colorful mural for the children to enjoy.
MICHAEL HUGHES, CEO, A NEW LEAF “This project has had an incredible impact for kids at our East Valley After School Program! Kids that struggle with behavioral health challenges can build social and coping skills to help them be more successful in school, at home and in the community. The new playground is not only a fun play space that promotes mental health through physical activity, but also a tool for practicing positive peer interactions. Kids in the program have been more inclusive with their peers while playing on the playground. We cannot thank Fiesta Bowl Charities enough for the funding, time and hard work that made this playground possible!”
ANDREA MORENO, MANAGER OF COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AT SRP “What A New Leaf does here really aligns with SRP’s commitment to support our community, especially vulnerable populations. That’s really at the core of SRP’s culture and in the hearts of our employees. We know it’s the same at Fiesta Bowl and at A New Leaf.”
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KABOOM! PLAYGROUND BUILDS
KABOOM! CAMP VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL More than 100 volunteers traveled to Camp Verde Elementary School to build a new play space for students. The playground features two slides, a climbing wall and an exciting track ride for older kids.
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This new space will provide an exceptional outdoor space for social interaction and daily exercise for the students while in school.
JACLYN CAMPBELL, PRINCIPAL OF CAMP VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “We are thrilled about the new playground at our school. Our students will enjoy new, more diverse ways to play, including obstacle course-style fun! We are so thankful and have enjoyed every bit of the playground building process! Thank you Fiesta Bowl Charities and SRP! Our students now have a playground they will enjoy for many years to come!”
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROOM
YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA MULCAHY/CITY IN TUCSON Fiesta Bowl Charities, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, renovated a space at YMCA of Southern Arizona Mulcahy/ City in Tucson, unveiling the newly named Fiesta Bowl Charities Community Resource Room.
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The space includes two sections that will be used by 65 children on average every day. One side is a multi-purpose room where kids can play and grow their social skills. The other is a room that features equipment and activities designed to promote STEM skills.
PAM KEHALY, PRESIDENT & CEO, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA “Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s mission to inspire health extends beyond our members and into communities across the state. Working alongside organizations focused on supporting and enhancing the growth and overall wellbeing of Arizona’s children ensures an even brighter future for our state, with our confident youth leading the way.”
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
FIESTA BOWL ESPORTS SHOWDOWN
The Fiesta Bowl took the competition into the esports tournament scene with the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Esports Showdown in the Spring of 2021. The virtual competition included two tournaments for Arizona residents and students to compete in for free. Awards included thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes, along with exclusive PlayStation Fiesta Bowl experiences.
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Arizona high school students competed in Rocket League for scholarships and prizes. Jman and Veil from Brophy College Prep were crowned champions and each took home scholarships. In the Call of Duty: Warzone division, Arizona residents 18 years and older faced off in teams of two. Thick and IPayMyTaxes came out on top in this bracket-style tournament and earned cash prizes and an exclusive PlayStation Fiesta Bowl game experience.
LOGAN JOHNS, CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE DIVISION CHAMPION “The entire event was amazing, an adrenaline rushed trip from the video game to the bowl!”
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ARIZONA BANK & TRUST FIESTA BOWL KICKOFF LUNCHEON PRESENTED BY CAESARS SPORTSBOOK
With the beginning of college football season comes our annual Arizona Bank & Trust Fiesta Bowl Kickoff Luncheon presented by Caesars Sportsbook. Attendees from all over the Valley joined for lunch and a presentation to kickstart the season.
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This year’s keynote speaker, Steve Spurrier, has one of the most successful coaching legacies in college football. Known as the “Head Ball Coach” he led the University of Florida Gators to their 1996 National Championship.
BILL CALLAHAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, ARIZONA BANK & TRUST “One of our top priorities at Arizona Bank & Trust is to support nonprofit organizations in areas where we live and work – that’s why we are honored to once again partner with the Fiesta Bowl and support the Fiesta Bowl Kickoff Luncheon. The luncheon doesn’t just kick off the college football season here in the Valley – the event highlights all of the incredible charitable work that the Fiesta Bowl does in our communities.”
DAN SHAPIRO, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, CAESARS DIGITAL “We’re thrilled to work with the Fiesta Bowl Organization on this landmark partnership to bring college football fans closer to the game and build awareness around the importance of responsible gaming practices.” Community impact report • 35
SPIRIT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Our very own mascot Spirit felt the love at his birthday party! This year, he was joined by his best mascot friends from all over the state, along with 120 children from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley.
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Club members participated in a friendly competition of flag football alongside the mascots. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley received a monetary donation on behalf of Fiesta Bowl Charities and sports supplies from Dick’s Sporting Goods.
SAM FOWLER, VP OF DEVELOPMENT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VALLEY “Spirit’s Birthday is our favorite event! The anticipation leading up to the event and the amazing experience Fiesta Bowl staff, volunteers, and partners produce keeps our Club kids talking for weeks on end. They can’t get enough of playing football with Spirit and his mascot friends, the incredible birthday surprises, and the endless fun that makes this event the highlight of their year. Thank you, Spirit!”
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ARIZONA MILK PRODUCERS FIESTA BOWL YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINIC
Fiesta Bowl partnered with Arizona Milk Producers to host our annual Youth Football Clinic at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Over 140 kids were taught the fundamentals of football through noncontact drills that taught speed, throwing, kicking and sportsmanship.
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Participants also learned valuable life lessons from Andre Wadsworth, a former Arizona Cardinals defensive end and college football All-American at Florida State.
ANN SENSEMAN, INTEGRATED MARKETING COORDINATOR, ARIZONA MILK PRODUCERS “On behalf of the Arizona Dairy Farmers and the products they produce that are nutrient rich, we support kids and families, and we want them to have the opportunity to be healthy nutritionally and well-equipped to play and be active”
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PNC FIESTA BOWL PAR 3 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY CHAPMAN AUTOMOTIVE
The PNC Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive is a three-day annual hole-in-one contest unlike any other. Played at the breathtaking Short Course at Mountain Shadows, it is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year with all proceeds supporting Fiesta Bowl Charities. In this scramble style tournament, foursomes compete for closest-to-the-pin and hole-in-one prizes on every hole, including cash, cars and experiences. After every round, one golfer had a chance to putt for $10,000, followed by four golfers taking a shot for $1 million. 40 • Fiesta Bowl
The Media Shootout paired eight media personalities with nonprofits for a closest-to-the-pin competition. Participating nonprofits were in attendance to cheer on their golfer: Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council, Special Olympics Arizona, A New Leaf, Southwest Human Development, Homeward Bound, Child Crisis Arizona and Junior Achievement Arizona. Scott Pasmore from Arizona’s Family 3TV had the winning shot, which resulted in $2,000 for Child Crisis Arizona.
CATHLEEN WALKER, PNC REGIONAL PRESIDENT “As we focus on growing PNC’s presence in Arizona, we find that the Fiesta Bowl Organization is aligned well with our company and employee values. Together we can strengthen and enrich the lives of our neighbors in communities where we live and work. PNC’s title sponsorship will open more avenues to build on our brand and business.”
TED CHAPMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, CHAPMAN AUTOMOTIVE “It’s a great opportunity to showcase all of the different products that we offer in our dealerships here in the Valley. Just like the Fiesta Bowl Organization, we’ve been in the Valley giving back to this community for the better part of 50 years and it’s been a great partnership for us.”
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DESERT FINANCIAL FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES WISHES FOR TEACHERS
In its sixth year, the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program granted classroom wishes to 400 teachers across the state of Arizona – twice as many as previous years. Each teacher received a $2,500 grant for a total of $1 million to purchase resources and materials that made their classroom wishes come true.
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5,311 total years teaching
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227,232 students impacted
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63 different cities & towns selected
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296 different schools selected
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83 school districts & 60 charter schools represented
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122 colleges & universities represented from teacher alma maters
EMILY MCCALL, PHOENIX CODING ACADEMY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEACHER “This program has given my students the tools to study the environment. We have been able to look at the ecosystem in our local park more as real scientists than just students. It is so important that the students have the chance to see even small patches of land as ecosystems, and the tools I received thanks to this program really have helped us make those important connections.”
JEFF MESHEY, PRESIDENT & CEO, DESERT FINANCIAL “They may not wear capes, but teachers are real-life superheroes. They give tirelessly to their students and Wishes for Teachers is our opportunity to reward them for their efforts. Desert Financial was founded by teachers— we continue their legacy for Wishes for Teachers, in partnership with Fiesta Bowl Charities. Teachers often pay for school supplies out of their own pockets, so there’s no greater way to express our gratitude than by granting their classroom wishes.”
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DESERT FINANCIAL FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES WISHES FOR TEACHERS DRAFT DAY PRESENTED BY SRP
Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers recipients were invited to video calls during Virtual Draft Day presented by SRP to receive an important update on their application. During those calls, they were surprised by partners, community champions, local 44 • Fiesta Bowl
celebrities, and board members who shared with them the exciting news that their wishes had been granted. One hundred virtual rooms, fifty phone calls and four in-person wishes took place over the course of three days to surprise teacher recipients.
SARA MULLENAUX, ROADRUNNER SCHOOL K-8 COMPUTERS, ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEACHER
NICOLE YOUNG, ALTA LOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MATH TEACHER
“With the funds I received from this program, I was able to purchase technology and other hands-on materials that my students have never been exposed to before. It has been fun watching their enjoyment and excitement when using these new tools.”
“Through this generous program we bought a variety of math manipulatives and math games. These resources give my students a hands-on approach to learning math. It also makes math fun to practice and learn. I never would have been able to purchase these items without the grant.”
KEVIN ROLFE, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, SRP “As it pertains to Wishes for Teachers Draft Day in particular, it’s an opportunity to get funding into the hands of teachers who can directly use those funds to impact their classrooms for their students and that’s what we’re looking for.”
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OPERATION SANTA
Fiesta Bowl Charities, in partnership with USAA and Dick’s Sporting Goods, hosted 41 children from Fighter Country Foundation for a holiday shopping spree. These kids, whose parents are deployed or from a single-parent household, were given a $300 gift card for Dick’s Sporting Goods to shop with a USAA volunteer.
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MARY GILLISS, EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE, USAA “USAA is a proud continuing partner of Operation Santa. It is a privilege to give these deserving kids the chance to have an unforgettable holiday; to be able to be present and experience their excitement and joy is truly contagious. We’re proud to do what we can to support the families of our currently serving and deployed military and their families.”
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NACDA
NACDA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – GEORGIA TECH
NACDA MCLENDON SCHOLARSHIP KURT RUSSELL
For the fifth year, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Fiesta Bowl presented the annual Community Service Award to a deserving collegiate athletics department.
The Fiesta Bowl is committed to supporting individuals pursuing postgraduate studies in athletics administration through the John McLendon Minority Postgraduate Scholarship. This year’s recipient of a $10,000 grant was Kurt Russell, who is completing a law degree and a master’s degree in Sports Law and Business at Arizona State University. Before moving to Arizona, Russell graduated from Ohio University with two bachelor’s degrees, in Business Administration and Sports Management.
Georgia Tech received the 2021 award for its #AllVoteNoPlay initiative. The campaign championed new NCAA legislation petitioning for Federal Election Day, as a day off from all athletics activities, allowing student-athletes and staff time to practice their civic right to vote. Additionally, a voters engagement pledge was created, detailing ways to engage student-athletes in voting and non-partisan voter education – more than 5,000 student-athletes were aided in registering to vote.
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CFP BIG DAY Fiesta Bowl Charities participated in the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers “Big Day” to honor Micaela Saucedo. The Band, Guitar & Choir teacher at Madison No. 1 Middle School in Phoenix was awarded a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift card to support her classroom and help purchase new instruments.
MICAELA SAUCEDO MADISON NO. 1 MIDDLE SCHOOL “I was so in shock… I heard the big boom of the confetti and was so surprised. Seeing the kids there made me tear up. It’s been such a blessing to receive this and I can’t even explain how much this means to me.”
SANCTIONED EVENTS STATE YOUTH OF THE YEAR
FCA BREAKFAST
The Boys & Girls Clubs Arizona State Youth of the Year recognizes a Club member who demonstrates outstanding leadership, commitment to service, academic excellence, strong moral character, and public speaking ability. The Arizona State Youth of the Year winner competes with state champions from other states for the regional crown. Vakentae C. was named Arizona State Youth of the Year and Serenity O. was named Military State Youth of the Year.
The 47th Annual Arizona Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fiesta Bowl Breakfast was back in person. Attendees listened to inspiring messages from athletes and coaches, as well as former Arizona Cardinals Ron Wolfley as guest speaker. Student-athletes from PlayStation Fiesta Bowl teams Notre Dame and Oklahoma State were also on hand.
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FIESTA BOWL KINDNESS ARIZONA
In March, the Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona tour returned to spread kindness in Arizona communities for the second year in a row. In a three-day caravan across the Phoenix-Metro area, six stops were made to deliver acts of service and community impact.
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Fiesta Bowl staff and volunteers’ efforts included a park clean-up, honoring healthcare workers, spending time with senior citizens and more. This tour brought care and kindness to areas of the community that continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TAMI BOHANNON, PRESIDENT & CEO, FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR LIVING (FSL) “Kindness amplified is how I would describe the Fiesta Bowl visit to our Tempe ReCreación Site during the 2022 Kindness Arizona Initiative. Didn’t think the Fiesta Bowl supported seniors? You would never say that if you saw the way the volunteers interacted with our members – a competitive game of trivia followed by a colorful rock painting project and compassionate conversations will go down as a favorite day for many. We loved your visit and hope you come back when our riverbed is complete – kindness will run through it forever!”
AIMEE RUNYON, CEO, ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PHOENIX “Thanks to this partnership, we were able to hold a drive-thru event and provide new wardrobes for children living in foster care. Kindness and generosity are at the heart of everything that Fiesta Bowl does for our community. We love every opportunity that we get to work with your amazing team to help kids in need.”
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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
PATH TO THE SUMMIT
The annual Fiesta Bowl Spring Summit introduced a new aspect, Path to the Summit, in 2021 to promote diversity and inclusion for college athletics leaders and coaches. This event featured assistant football coaches and athletic administrators from underrepresented groups
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interacting with each other, participating in panels with industry leaders and learning career development advice. This experience provided attendees the opportunity to take part in networking, Q&A sessions and a backpack stuffing community service project.
COACH VAN MALONE, ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY “I have had the opportunity to attend several coaching academies and seminars to grow as a coach. The Fiesta Bowl Path to the Summit was the most enriching experience that I have been a part of. The ability to interact with conference leaders and athletic directors gave participants the ability to create organic relationships that will provide for further growth opportunities.”
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DREAM PROGRAM
Fiesta Bowl partnered with the DREAM program to host four hard-working students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a Fiesta Bowl experience like no other.
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These students traveled to Arizona to learn from and work alongside Fiesta Bowl executives in the planning and execution of the Bowl Season games. The DREAM Program, established by Position Sports, strives to provide mentorship and opportunities to HBCU students interested in a career path in sports.
TYMIER FARRAR, JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY, CLASS OF 2021 “Innovation, attention to detail, and efficiency, are what come to mind when I think of characteristics I grasped after speaking with Fiesta Bowl executives and experiencing the bowl game. My trip to Phoenix with the DREAM Program and Fiesta Bowl delivered on a few things: building confidence, giving passion, and inspiring me to find ways to positively impact many beyond just a football field. I would not have had this opportunity without the DREAM Program and support of the Fiesta Bowl.”
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EMPOWERING DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA & FIESTA BOWL
The second annual Empowering Diversity Scholarship presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Fiesta Bowl awarded $93,000 in scholarships to 30 Arizona minority residents to pursue their GED
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or attend an Arizona postsecondary institution. The Empowering Diversity scholarship supports Fiesta Bowl’s commitment to educational achievement, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.
EUGENIA TRAKAL, SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT “I am extremely grateful to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Fiesta Bowl, and the Arizona Community Foundation for being willing to sponsor the education of students. This scholarship’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion empowers us future leaders of Arizona to pursue our educational and career pursuits. As a firstgeneration Latina pursuing higher education, my journey has been difficult, to say the least. However, receiving this scholarship will not only reduce my financial burden, but also your generosity inspires me to pay it forward to my community.”
PAM KEHALY, PRESIDENT & CEO, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA “Through our partnership with Fiesta Bowl, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is able to continue providing opportunities that enhance diversity, equity and inclusion. We hope this scholarship helps students pursue their passions and carry out the mission of creating more inclusive communities here in Arizona.” Community impact report • 59
GAME WEEK
DESERT FINANCIAL FIESTA BOWL PARADE
PRESENTED BY LERNER & ROWE
We all love parades and the preeminent parade in Arizona every year is the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner and Rowe, which draws the largest single-day event attendance in the state. The theme of “Gold Standard: Commitment to CommUNITY” celebrated the Fiesta Bowl’s Founders and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper. 62 • Fiesta Bowl
Giant balloons, colorful community floats, equestrian units, specialty and charity groups, local performers and much more marched through Downtown Phoenix on a two-mile Parade route that was televised live on Arizona’s Family 3TV in the most-watched local show of the day in Phoenix.
JEFF MESHEY, PRESIDENT & CEO, DESERT FINANCIAL “There is no better way to celebrate the Fiesta Bowl and our community than with this parade. It brings the whole community together and the Desert Financial team is proud to be a part of that. It’s so great to be able to celebrate the Fiesta Bowl’s 50-year history with its Founders and local icon Alice Cooper as grand marshals.”
KEVIN ROWE, FOUNDER/PARTNER, LERNER & ROWE “We believe that together we can do more to impact our community and the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe does just that, it brings people together… The Parade, like Lerner & Rowe, is an Arizona staple and we are excited to help the tradition grow.” Community impact report • 63
MINNESOTA PLAYER OUTREACH
Minnesota Golden Gophers student-athletes were paired with 50 children from Muscular Dystrophy Association for a day of fun at Main Event Tempe.
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They enjoyed a morning of bowling, arcade games and laser tag. After the day of play, the children received Minnesota team hats, flags, towels, wristbands and lanyards to remember the event.
SARAH LEVIN, NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, CONSUMER SERVICES PARTNERSHIPS, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION “Looking back on the Player Outreach Day, I still hear the sounds of kids laughing and I still see the smiles on their faces. For many of the kids that participated, this day was about hope. Hope for living a life without boundaries, a life with friends, a life where you are supported and celebrated for your abilities. The MDA community is grateful for the opportunity and our kids left the day with heightened esteem and memories to last a lifetime. Thank you Fiesta Bowl Charities!”
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WEST VIRGINIA PLAYER OUTREACH
The West Virginia Mountaineers and participants from Special Olympics Arizona, Mikey’s League and Z Kick for Life Foundation kicked off ‘A Day of Play’ with some friendly competition.
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Student-athletes and participants put their game faces on and played arcade games, bowling and laser tag at Mavrix in Scottsdale. All participants were gifted WVU bracelets, lanyards and autograph cards from the players.
NOELLE, MIKEY’S LEAGUE PARENT “Thank you to the Fiesta Bowl and the West Virginia Mountaineer football athletes for spending time with the Mikey’s League athletes, while in Arizona. Events like these are so special and exciting for our son. William LOVES all sports and being able to hang out and spend some one-on-one time with these guys gives him a chance to feel like he’s part of the team. The huge smile on his face was absolutely priceless!”
SCOTT FREEMAN, MIKEY’S LEAGUE “Fiesta Bowl Charities created a timeless, inclusive, moment when Mikey’s League athletes played and competed with the WVU football team. Our athletes were treated not just with respect but with openness and friendship that was genuine. It was a joy to watch athletes with such diverse backgrounds and ability levels have genuine interactions ranging from competitive banter to cheering each other on. The event created lasting memories while also providing a boost of self-confidence that our athletes will carry with them for a long time.”
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NOTRE DAME PLAYER OUTREACH
In partnership with Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, 30 youth had the opportunity to ‘Shop with a Jock’ at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Each child was paired with a Notre Dame student-athlete to
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shop the aisles and pick out shoes, clothes, sporting equipment and more. The kids and student-athletes also enjoyed a hot chocolate bar, yard games and a gift bag full of PlayStation goodies.
KRIS JACOBER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN “Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation was honored to invite 30 children in foster care to participate in the Fiesta Bowl’s “Shop With A Jock” event. From the minute the Notre Dame athletes ran off the bus, they were 100% engaged in making sure that the kids who came out for the event had the time of their lives. The excitement and enthusiasm of the children was matched smile for smile by the excitement and enthusiasm of the players.”
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OKLAHOMA STATE PLAYER OUTREACH PRESENTED BY PNC
Oklahoma State University student-athletes joined 40 Wishes for Teachers recipients from Title 1 schools to fill 1,000 backpacks with more than 15 school supplies, such as pencils, notebooks, crayons, rulers and scissors. During a fun and friendly relay race competition,
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participants were split in two teams to each stuff 500 backpacks as fast as possible. At the end, each teacher left the event with 25 backpacks for their students.
MELISSA RAEGAN, EL MIRAGE ELEMENTARY, SELF-CONTAINED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER “Thank you to the Oklahoma State University football team for helping fill 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for students around Arizona. I am grateful to have been able to participate in this event that gave back to our students!”
TYLER LACY, OKLAHOMA STATE DEFENSIVE END “When we came in through the doors it was like everybody’s cheering and hollering and everything. So it was kind of fun being pumped up especially with the teachers pumping us up and helping us out with stuffing the backpacks. I feel like it was a great day.”
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PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OHMNI PRO ROBOTS
Through the 2021-22 Fiesta Bowl Charities Grant Cycle, Phoenix Children’s Hospital was able to procure 12 Ohmni telepresence robots, the first of their kind worldwide. These robots were built so that children who are sick or immunocompromised can experience events, special visitors and other opportunities virtually.
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Through the Ohmni Pro Robots, 12 children from PCH enjoyed the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl from the safety of their own rooms. Each child was honored on the field and got to enjoy the game, concourse, and even meet players and ESPN broadcasters virtually. These robots will continue to provide opportunities for Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients such as virtually visiting with their families, attending sporting events or going to school.
ISAIAH, PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PATIENT AMBASSADOR “Thank you, Fiesta Bowl, for all you do for Phoenix Children’s. I couldn’t be with you in person, but you made it possible for me to be with you guys. You are game-changers. Families at the
hospital are going to love these robots.”
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GUARANTEED RATE BOWL
The 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bowl featured the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers and West Virginia’s Mountaineers for Bowl Season’s only matchup of Big Ten and Big 12 teams. Minnesota’s nationally-ranked defense held West Virginia to a single touchdown and 206 offensive yards. The game’s first touchdown came in the second quarter, by Minnesota’s 6-9, 380-pound offensive tackle Daniel Faalele.
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West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege brought the score to 8-6 with his rushing touchdown before halftime. Offensive Player of the Game was awarded to Ky Thomas for his 144 rushing yards and touchdown. Defensive Player of the Game was given to Golden Gophers safety Tyler Nubin, who helped secure Minnesota’s first Guaranteed Rate Bowl victory in four appearances.
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PLAYSTATION® FIESTA BOWL
The 2022 PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl was a game that will go down in history. The first-ever meeting of Oklahoma State and Notre Dame resulted in the Cowboys’ biggest comeback in both school and Fiesta Bowl history. With the Fighting Irish leading 28-7 in the second quarter, the Cowboys knew they had to put up a fight. Oklahoma State scored 30 unanswered points to lead the game 37-28 with a little over two minutes left in the game. 76 • Fiesta Bowl
Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan threw his fifth touchdown pass of the game to bring the score to 37-35 with one minute left to play, before Oklahoma State recovered an onside kick to cement the win. Both Coan (505 yards) and the Cowboys QB Spencer Sanders (496 yards) broke the Fiesta Bowl record for total offensive yards, set in 1991 with 431. The Cowboys earned their third PlayStation Fiesta Bowl victory behind Sanders, who won Offensive Player of the Game, and Defensive Player of the Game Malcolm Rodriguez.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT WISHES FOR TEACHERS SCHOOLS IMPACTED AAEC South Mountain High School Acacia Elementary School Academy of Math & Science Desert Sky Adams Elementary Agua Fria High School Aguilar Elementary School Alta E Butler Elementary School Alta Loma Elementary School Alta Vista Elementary American Leadership Academy Amphitheater High School Andersen Elementary School Andrada Polytechnic High School Anza Trail Middle School Archway Trivium East Arete Preparatory Academy Arizona School for the Arts Ash Fork Schools ASU Preparatory Academy Audrey and Robert Ryan Elementary School Auxier Elementary School Bagdad Unified School District Bales Elementary Barbara Bush Elementary BASIS Flagstaff Belen Soto Elementary School Bella Vista Elementary Benson Primary School Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School Bisbee High School Blue Horizons Elementary School Bologna Elementary Borman K-8 Elementary Boulder Creek Elementary Bret R. Tarver Elementary Broadmor Elementary School Cactus Canyon Junior High Cactus Middle School Cactus View Elementary School Camp Mohave Elementary Camp Verde Elementary School Campo Bello Elementary School Campo Verde High School Canyon Breeze Elementary School Carminati Elementary Carol Rae Ranch Elementary Carson Junior High School Cartwright School Castle Dome Middle School Catalina Ventura School
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Cerbat Elementary School Cesar Chavez High School Challenge Charter School Challenger Middle School Chandler Traditional Academy Cienega High School Concho Elementary School Constitution Elementary School Copper Canyon High School Copper Rim Elementary Copper View Elementary Copperwood Elementary Cordova Elementary School Corona Foothills Middle School Coronado Elementary School Cortez High School Cortina Elementary School Cottonwood Community School Cragin Elementary School Curry Elementary School De Miguel Elementary School Deer Valley High School Desert Garden Elementary School Desert Heights Preparatory Academy Desert Shadows Elementary Desert Shadows Middle School Desert Sonora Elementary Desert Star Academy Desert Sun Academy Desert Thunder Elementary School Desert Vista High School Desert Willow Elementary School Diamondback Elementary School Dos Rios Elementary School Douglas Elementary Dr. Camille Casteel High School Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School Duncan High School Eagle Ridge Elementary School East Valley Institute of Technology Echo Mountain Intermediate School Edison Elementary School EDUPRIZE School San Tan Valley EDUPRIZE Schools Gilbert El Mirage Elementary Empire High School Empower College Prep Esmond Station K-8 Esperanza Elementary School Falcon Hill Elementary School
Field Elementary School Franklin at Alma Elementary School Frye Elementary Fulton Elementary Gale Elementary School Ganado Middle School Garfield Elementary School Gateway Pointe Elementary Gilbert Arts Academy Gilbert Elementary School Gilbert High School Gililland Middle School Glendale High School Great Hearts Academy- Archway North Phoenix Greenfield Junior High Guerrero Elementary Hale Elementary School Harelson Elementary School Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Havasupai Elementary School Heritage Academy Heritage Academy Gateway Heritage Academy Laveen Heritage Elementary School Hermosa Vista Elementary School Hidden Hills Elementary School Highland Arts Elementary Highland High School Hillcrest Middle School Horizon High School Hulet Elementary Hurley Ranch Elementary School Imagine Buckeye Imagine Camelback Imagine Coolidge Elementary Imagine East Mesa Imagine Prep Superstition Independence High School Indian Bend Elementary School Innovation Academy IntelliSchool Chandler IntelliSchool Glendale IntelliSchool Metro Ira A. Fulton Elementary School Ironwood Ridge High School Ishikawa Elementary Ishikawa Elementary School Jefferson Elementary Jefferson Elementary School Johnson Elementary School
Joseph Zito Elementary School Keystone Montessori Kino Junior High School Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School Kyrene Traditional Academy Lake Havasu High School Las Sendas Elementary School Laveen Elementary School Legacy Traditional Laveen Legacy Traditional School Legend Springs Elementary School Lehi Elementary School Liberty High School Lincoln Elementary Lindbergh Elementary Litchfield Elementary Little Red School Longfellow Elementary Longview Elementary School Lowell Elementary Madison Camelview Madison Elementary Manzanita Elementary School Manzo Elementary School Maryland Elementary School Maurice C. Cash Elementary School Mercury Mine Elementary School Mesa Virtual Campus Mesquite Elementary Meyer Montessori Miami Junior-Senior High School Mica Mountain High School Midtown Primary Charter School Millennium High School Mitchell Elementary School Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Mohave Accelerated Learning Center Mohave High School Mohave Valley Junior High School Moon Mountain Elementary School Mountain Ridge High School Mountain Trail Middle School Mountain View High School Mountain View Preparatory Mountain View School Nautilus Elementary New River Elementary NFL YET College Prep Academy Norterra Canyon Elementary School North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
Northland Preparatory Academy O`Connor Elementary Oak Tree Elementary Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies Old Vail Middle School Orange Grove Middle School Palo Verde Middle School Palomino Intermediate School Palomino Primary School Paradise Valley High School Paseo Hills School Patterson Elementary Payson Elementary School Pendergast Elementary School Peoria High School Phoenix Coding Academy Picture Rocks Elementary School Porter Elementary Poston Butte High School Prescott High School Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School Queen Creek Elementary School Queen Creek High School Rainbow Elementary Rainbow Valley Elementary Red Mountain High School Rhodes Jr High School Ridgeline Academy River Valley High School Riverview High School Riverview School Roadrunner Elementary Roadrunner School Robson Elementary Round Valley High School Rover Elementary School Royal Palm Middle School Sam Hughes Elementary School San Marcos Elementary School San Tan Valley Elementary School Sandpiper Elementary School Santa Clara Elementary School Santan Junior High Scales Technology Academy Sequoya Elementary School Settler’s Point Elementary Sevilla West Elementary Shadow Ridge High School Shea Middle School Show Low Junior High
Sierra 2-8 School Sierra Linda High School Sierra Verde STEAM Academy Silver Valley Elementary School Sky Crossing Elementary Sonoran Foothills School Sonoran Science Academy Sossaman Middle School St. Johns Middle School Stetson Hills School Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School Summit Academy Sundance Elementary School Sunland Elementary Scorpions Sunnyslope High School Surprise Elementary Sycamore Elementary School Taft Elementary Tartesso Elementary School Taylor Elementary Thew Elementary School Tomahawk Elementary School Trevor G. Browne High School Tucson High School Val Vista Academy Verrado Elementary School Village Meadows Elementary School Vista Grande High School Vista Verde Middle School Vistancia Elementary School Walker Butte K-8 Leadership School Walter Douglas Elementary School Washington High School West Point Elementary West Point High School West Wing School Western Sky Middle School Westwood Elementary Westwood High School Whittier Elementary School Wildfire Elementary School Winters’ Well Elementary School Wrightson Ridge Middle School Young Scholar’s Academy Zaharis Elementary Zuni Hills Elementary
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PHOENIX METRO IMPACT Anthem Cave Creek
Scottsdale sun city Peoria El Mirage
Waddell
Glendale
Phoenix
Litchfield Park
Avondale
apache junction
Mesa Tolleson Tempe
Goodyear Laveen
Laveen Village
Gilbert Chandler
Queen Creek
San Tan Valley
Wishes for teachers
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Playground build
Grant cycle recipient
Renovations
ARIZONA IMPACT Ganado
Bullhead City
Kingman
Flagstaff ash fork Holbrook
Fort Mohave Cottonwood
Mohave Valley Lake Havasu city
Camp Verde
bagdad Prescott
Snow Flake
St. Johns Concho
Payson
Show Low
Phoenix
Globe
tonopah Miami Coolidge Casa Grande Yuma
Florence Duncan
eloy Oro Valley
Tucson Somerton
Vail Sahuarita Corona de Tucson
Benson
Sierrra Vista nogales
bisbee
Ziegler Fiesta Bowl museum FIESTABOWL.ORG
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