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Exciting news! 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. This is a testament to the community’s growing support for vital wellness resources that empower longer, healthier lives. There’s more great news. The event welcomed a total of 424 runners, walkers, and riders ages 2-93 who participated in person or virtually – the most participants to date. An excited crowd was welcomed by Michael Barnes, Vice-chair of Sun Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Senior Vice President & Senior Trust Advisor, Northern Trust. “Thank you to participants, donors, sponsors, community partners, and spectators. Your support makes a tremendous impact and hits close to home for many of you

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

Free, educational workshops where you will learn more about how to maximize the benefits of charitable giving for you, your family and the charities you care about. Sponsored by the Council of Professional Advisors and Sun Health Foundation.     Make 2023 Your Best Tax Year Ever Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. Click here for more information and to register.        

SURPRISE, Ariz. (Jan. 18, 2023) – Sun Health is pleased to announce that John Couture has been named Sun Health’s Chief Optimization Officer. He brings over 20 years in operations and technology leadership – many of those years in senior living and non-profit sectors. In his role, Mr. Couture is charged with ensuring systems, processes and structures are all aligned with and optimized for the needs of the entire organization. Within his purview will be: Organizational Development and Learning, Human Resources, Technology, Legal, Joint Ventures and Acquisitions, and the Project Development Office. Mr. Couture’s leadership tenure is enhanced by his passion and empathy for empowering those to live longer, healthier, more purposeful lives. Previous roles include: Chief Operating Officer for La Posada at Park Center in Tucson; Chief Operating Officer

The holidays are brighter for foster youth thanks to more than 200 toy donations made to Thrive Arizona by Sun Health staff and residents at Sun Health’s The Colonnade and Grandview Terrace. The Christmas toy drive, through Sun Health Foundation, was coordinated by Rabbi Mindie Snyder and Chaplain Joshua Rivera with the Department of Spiritual Life for Sun Health Communities. “We’re so pleased with the great response to this special toy drive and so humbled to partner with Thrive in support of foster youth programs in our community,” says Gina W. Ore, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Sun Health Foundation. “This generous expression of caring truly touches lives by creating hope for a positive future.” Thrive connects with community partners to help provide the basic needs required to keep families together. They

The holidays were made more festive with recent celebrations at the Sun Health’s Resale Boutique in Sun City and Resale Shop in Sun City West. Staff and volunteers enjoyed everything from a Mexican lunch buffet to drawings for prizes and had great fun socializing too. Even Santa stopped by the Resale Shop to say hello. These celebrations are just part of the fun of being a volunteer. To experience the fun of shopping, stop by to find unique, vintage, and collectable treasures, including lovely jewelry and clothing to help ring in the New Year. All sales are tax free, employees receive an extra 10% off items when they bring their badge, and there’s a different sale each week. To sign up for email alerts on specials, call (623) 974-1010 or