Sun Health Foundation Provides $35,000 in Matching Funds to Purchase Life-Saving Devices
North County Fire and Medical District Purchases, Deploys Lucas® Chest Compression System SURPRISE, ARIZ.,Sept. 24, 2015 — Imagine you or a loved one is having a heart attack. The ambulance arrives to take you or them to the hospital. While en route, paramedics must focus on providing effective life-saving chest compressions while also staying safe in […]
Inspired Philanthropy
People give for all kinds of reasons, ranging from family tradition, a sense of obligation, an expression of faith, to passionately held beliefs, a drive to “pay it forward” or a feeling of abundance. Traditional philanthropy often focuses on meeting immediate needs. While this is very important, I would challenge you to take philanthropy a […]
CEO Ron Guziak on KFNN ‘Health Futures’ Radio
Last week, Sun Health President & CEO Ron Guziak was a guest on KFNN radio’s Health Futures program, joining host Bob Roth to discuss continuing care retirement communities, Sun Health Foundation, Care Transitions, the Banner Health – Sun Health relationship and the future of Sun Health. “Our objective is this: whatever you want to be, where you […]
What Kind of Difference Do Our AZ Donors Make?
In addition to local programs and services, donor commitment to superior health care has helped us fund ground-breaking Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease research, plus a landmark cardiac study funded by a $2 million grant from the Sun Health Foundation. YOUR faithful giving makes it all happen. Thank you. This video highlights the difference people […]
Appreciation and Recognition CIRCLE OF CARE by Sun Health Foundation

Sun Health Foundation created the Circle of Care program, so that grateful patients and community members can express their appreciation in a tangible way. The program provides you with the opportunity to say “thank you” to staff members who are there when you need them most. Your tax-deductible gift is a direct investment in the […]
Leaving A Legacy
Planned Giving with Sun Health Foundation In life, most people require some kind of assistance, whether it’s physical, financial or spiritual. And during life’s struggles, we are often reminded that assistance comes in many forms. The concept of giving back or leaving a legacy is very powerful. By leaving a legacy—whether through a lifetime gift, […]
Sun Health Foundation Donors Recognized for Role in Bringing Banner MD Anderson Cancer Services to Banner Boswell Campus
SURPRISE, ARIZ., Sept. 15, 2015 – Several dignitaries spoke at a Sept. 8 reception, recognizing Sun Health Foundation donors who helped fund the new Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center radiation oncology facility on the Banner Boswell Medical Center campus in Sun City. But none spoke as passionately as cancer survivor Don Leyshon, a Sun City resident and Sun Health supporter who recently […]
Sun Health Offers Post-Hospital Care Transitions Program
Sun Health was proud to be recently recognized in the Surprise Independent for its Care Transitions program – a community health program that supports patients as they transition home following a hospital stay and helps them to self-manage their chronic health conditions. Sun Health Care Transitions is honored to be one of 46 sites participating in […]
Sun Health Foundation Scholarships Bring Higher Education Dreams to Life for Nurses
SURPRISE, ARIZ., Sept. 2, 2015 – Becoming a nurse has long been a dream of Kathy Culwell. Thanks to the support of family, friends, coworkers and Sun Health Foundation, that dream is drawing closer to reality. The native of Poland draws inspiration from her late mother and father and her coworkers. “They are the ones who […]
Five Reasons Why You Need an Estate Plan
There are many good reasons to create an estate plan. Anyone over the age of 18 needs at least some portion of one — even if it is just a simple will that outlines what you would want to happen upon your demise, and financial/ health care documents to protect you if you become incapacitated. […]