What We Do

Supporting Phoenix Children's Hospital

AZ Kidz Experience proudly partners with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, one of the leading pediatric healthcare providers in the Southwest. The hospital offers Arizona’s only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center and maintains over 400 active research projects aimed at advancing treatments and cures for children. Recognized in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals, Phoenix Children’s prioritizes comprehensive, family-centered care programs that address the unique needs of sick and injured children and their families.

Our Partnership

Through a collaboration with Demers Glass and the unwavering support of our community, AZ Kidz Experience has helped fund essential programs at Phoenix Children’s. Your generosity enables the hospital to bring critical healthcare services closer to home for families across Arizona, expanding access and improving outcomes for countless children.

Centers of Excellence

Over the past four decades, Phoenix Children’s has grown into a nationally recognized pediatric health system, offering care in more than 75 subspecialties at over 40 locations statewide. Philanthropic support has been vital in:

• Investing in physician-scientists who are shaping the future of pediatric medicine
• Fostering groundbreaking discoveries that enhance the quality and longevity of children's lives
• Establishing pioneering programs that attract patients worldwide
• Driving innovations that provide hope for ill and injured children

Additionally, the hospital offers more than 170 family-centered care programs, made possible through the generosity of donors.

The Hope Fund

When emerging needs arise—such as new equipment, innovative technology, or new programs—the Hope Fund enables Phoenix Children’s to respond quickly and effectively. Donor support through the Hope Fund ensures investment in:

• State-of-the-art equipment and technologies
• Cutting-edge research and clinical trials
• Innovative clinical programs
• Family-centered services to help children and their families return to normal life routines

Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD)

Cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death among children in the United States. Phoenix Children’s CCBD program—ranked 35th nationally by U.S. News & World Report—is Arizona’s largest pediatric oncology program, led by renowned pediatric cancer researcher Mario Otto, MD, PhD. The center provides comprehensive care throughout the patient’s journey, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

2023 CCBD By the Numbers:

• 5,500+ patients treated
• 31,000+ patient appointments
• 439 children newly diagnosed with cancer
• 100+ clinical trials conducted

A Sanctuary of Hope

Every aspect of Phoenix Children's Hospital is designed to meet the unique needs of children. From its family-centered programs to its research and treatment facilities, the hospital creates a sanctuary of hope, healing, and innovation. Every day, lives are changed thanks to donors like you who support their critical work.

Phoenix Children’s Can:

• Provide lifesaving treatments
• Advance leading-edge research
• Develop family-centered support programs
• Expand care into underserved areas

Behavioral Health Initiative

Mental health challenges among children and adolescents have surged in recent years. Phoenix Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative addresses this crisis by expanding access to early intervention services, outpatient mental health services, and comprehensive behavioral health treatment programs. Through philanthropic support, they are ensuring that no child faces mental health challenges alone.

Honor Walks

Phoenix Children's honors organ donors and their families through special Honor Walks, recognizing the selfless gift of life given to others. These deeply moving ceremonies celebrate the legacy of young heroes who, even in passing, offer hope to others through organ donation.

Patient Family Hardship Fund

Recognizing that serious illness often brings financial strain, Phoenix Children's provides assistance through the Patient Family Hardship Fund. This donor-funded resource helps families with basic needs like groceries, rent, utilities, and transportation so they can focus on their child's health and recovery.