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When you give, it not only benefits the foundation or charity receiving your support but also positively influences your overall health. Whether you give your time, money, or effort, there are multifaceted benefits. Let’s explore how your physical and mental well-being can benefit from your generosity.

To honor his legacy, Warren’s family established the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund, which is held at Sun Health Foundation, for those looking to pursue or advance their nursing career. The fund has provided nearly $1,000,000 in tuition assistance since it was established in 2020.

Sun Health Foundation’s fourth annual 5K for Women’s Health on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Surprise Stadium raised nearly $50,000, with net proceeds benefiting diabetes prevention education through Sun Health Wellness.

Diabetes and heart disease have a direct connection, with the diabetic up to four times more likely to die from heart attack. The good news? It’s manageable, even preventable. Already at a high risk from diabetes as the seventh leading cause of death, the diabetic is also far more vulnerable to the number one cause: heart disease. High blood sugar is a known risk factor of heart disease, just like smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol increase the risk. It’s common knowledge. Because it increases fatty material inside of our blood vessels, the danger of blockage is increased, along with the risk of heart attack or stroke. The vessels also become stiff and hard, making it easier for the fats to stick to the walls of the blood vessels. When a

Glendale, Ariz. (April 18, 2023) –Saturday, April 15 was an especially rewarding day for the more than 160 participants in Sun Health Foundation’s fourth annual Driving FORE Superior Health Charity Golf Day at Topgolf in Glendale. Individuals, families, friends, and organizations joined together to support advancements in cancer diagnostics and treatment at Banner Boswell Medical Center and honor caregivers, patients, survivors, and medical professionals. Amidst the excitement of team competitions, the day included a lot of inspiration too, with messages of gratitude shared by physicians at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Drawings were conducted for great prizes – everything from premier packages at Topgolf to elaborate entertaining gift baskets. A fun time was had by all, as evidenced by the many comments shared including “We’re having such a great time,

Surprise, Ariz. (March 7, 2023) – On Saturday, March 4, Sun Health Foundation’s “A Night Under the Stars” was truly a night to remember for the more than 240 guests in attendance. The evening was a celebration of healthcare milestones and generations of generosity, and a surprising announcement. The four-year, $48 million Generosity for Generations Campaign not only has met the goal but also exceeded it – at an astounding $52 million that provides exciting new advancements in healthcare and wellness. Celebrating Sun Health’s legacy of caring and innovation, the event took place on the very spot where superior healthcare for the West Valley began almost 55 years ago, on the campus of Banner Boswell Medical Center – outdoors under the stars. The light-filled, festive, star-studded evening included sharing stories