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THUNDERBIRD CHARITY SPOTLIGHT – FRESH START WOMEN’S FOUNDATION

Thunderbirds Charities has been supportive of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation for more than 10 years and recently gifted $280,000 to help with major renovations to the Women’s Resource Center in downtown Phoenix.

Thunderbirds Charities Gives Valley of the Sun YMCA Coolest Summer Ever with $250,000 Grant

Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – announced a $250,000 contribution to the Valley of the Sun YMCA to support the Y’s Water Safety, Day Camp, Afterschool and Resident Camp Quality Improvement and Outreach Enhancements.

THUNDERBIRD CHARITY SPOTLIGHT – GIRLS ON THE RUN

This month’s Charity spotlight focuses on Girls on the Run, a program for girls in grades 3rd – 8th that helps to inspire participants to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through the research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games.

Thunderbirds Charities Wraps Up Spring Funding Cycle, Awards More Than $2.9 Million to 55 Valley Charities

Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of the Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix – awarded more than $2.9 million in grants to 55 Valley charities during its spring funding cycle. Most notably, Thunderbirds Charities granted $300,000 to UMOM New Day Centers, $250,000 to VOS YMCA, $150,000 to Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) and $80,000 to Desert Voices Oral Learning Center.

THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES DONATES $125,000 TO GIRL SCOUTS — ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE

The Thunderbirds have had a long-lasting partnership with Girl Scouts — Arizona Cactus-Pine (GSACPC) and have supported many of the organization’s wonderful projects and initiatives. Most recently, The Thunderbirds and Thunderbirds Charities donated $125,000 to support Family Engagement Efforts in the South Phoenix community at the Leadership Center for Girls and Women at South Mountain.

Carlos A. Sugich Named Tournament Chairman for 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, have named Carlos A. Sugich Tournament Chairman for the 2018 edition of “The People’s Open”, which will be played January 29 – February 4, 2018, at TPC Scottsdale. Additionally, The Thunderbirds announced that Chance Cozby has been named Assistant Tournament Chairman for the 2018 tournament.

Give the Gift of Golf this Father’s Day

The Waste Management Phoenix Open, in partnership with the LPGA Bank of Hope Founders Cup and the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, announce the relaunch of the Go Green Go Often ticket promotion in time for Father’s Day.

Jacob Bergeron and Alyaa Abdulghany Win the Thunderbird International Junior

Slidell, Louisiana’s Jacob Bergeron edged out Noah Norton of Chico, California by one stroke to take top honors at the 2017 Thunderbird International Junior contested for the 18th year at Grayhawk Golf Club during Memorial Day weekend.

The Thunderbirds Host World’s Best Junior Golfers at Grayhawk

2017 Thunderbird International Junior Tees off Memorial Day Weekend

More than 20 years ago, Phil Mickelson challenged The Thunderbirds to host the ultimate junior golf tournament. So they did! It’s called the Thunderbird International Junior, and it has featured the best junior golfers in the world

Thunderbirds Charities Awards $100,000 Grant to Arizona Science Center to Support Stem in Metro Phoenix Schools

PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 6, 2017) –Arizona Science Center is on a mission to bring an increased focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics – the subjects commonly referred to as STEM – to teachers, students and families across Arizona through its innovative, signature STEM Extravaganza program. Thunderbirds Charities awarded Arizona Science Center $100,000 in grant funding to help provide customized learning to 3,500 students and 400 teachers from Metro Phoenix schools through the delivery of STEM Extravaganza programs at eight K–5 schools in 2017.