Phoenix Suns Charities - 2014 Contributions
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Phoenix Suns Charities distributed over $900,000 in grants to non-profit organizations throughout Arizona in 2014. This included two $100,000 Playmaker Awards given to the Dream Center and Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation to benefit youth programs. All grant recipients also received tickets to a Suns game against the Sacramento Kings. Since 1988, Phoenix Suns Charities has donated almost $14 million total through holding special events like the Suns Golf Classic during the NBA season to accomplish its fundraising goals.
Phoenix Suns Charities - 2014 Contributions
- 2. PhoenixSuns Charities - 2014 Contributions With a business degree from Glendale Community College, Jason David Simpson ofArizona manages car sales at JDS Enterprise, LLC, also located in Glendale,Arizona.An avid sports fan, Jason Simpson follows the Phoenix Suns and supports the franchise’s charities.
- 3. PhoenixSuns Charities - 2014 Contributions At a recent reception, Robin Milne, Executive Director of Phoenix Suns Charities, announced that the group had distributed more than $900,000 in grants to various nonprofit institutions throughout the state in 2014. Among these donations, two PlaymakerAwards of $100,000 went to the Dream Center and the PhoenixChildren’s Hospital Foundation to benefit their respective programs for Arizona youth. Each grant beneficiary also received tickets to the November 7 Suns game against the Sacramento Kings.
- 4. PhoenixSuns Charities - 2014 Contributions Since its creation in 1988, the Phoenix Suns Charities has grown in size and scope , and it has donated nearly $14 million to charitable groups. During the NBA season, the organization holds several special events, such as the Suns GolfClassic, to accomplish its fundraising goals.