ESPN E:60 and Tom Rinaldi take us into the exciting world of the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open.
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The Thunderbirds Step in to Support Local Olympian’s Dreams
Since her time as a middle schooler, Macy Eide has always dreamed about representing her country as an Olympic hockey player. Her hard worked finally paid off and her dream came true in July when she was officially asked to join the U.S. Jr. Olympic team.
Continue readingThunderbirds Charities Donates $1 Million to Special Olympics Arizona, More Than $3.1 Million to Other Valley Charities During Spring Funding Cycle
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community – awarded more than $3.1 million in grants to 51 Valley charities during its 2018 spring funding cycle – including a record one-time donation of $1 million to Special Olympics Arizona for its new State Competitions Distribution and Training Center.
Continue readingESPN’s My Wish | Morgan Meets Her Golf Idol
The WM Phoenix Open is full of memorable moments and emotional encounters, but for one 18-year-old from Tallahassee, the 2018 tournament provided an opportunity to meet one of her golf heroes: three-time major champion, Jordan Spieth.
Continue readingPGA TOUR unveils significantly revamped 2018-19 Season schedule
The PGA TOUR today unveiled a revamped tournament schedule for next season, providing an exciting change for players and fans as they are able to engage in – and better follow – a cadence of events highlighted by significant championships every month and culminating with the FedExCup Playoffs in August.
Continue reading2018 WM Phoenix Open | Operation Shower
A look back at one of our favorite events from the Waste Management Phoenix Open – Operation Shower at the Birdies for the Brave Patriots Outpost. Last February, 30 military moms-to-be from Luke Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca and the Arizona National Guard were honored during an Operation Shower/Birdies for the Brave group baby shower during tournament week.
Continue readingThunderbirds Charities Funds Center for Cancer & Blood Disorder at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Thunderbirds Charities has partnered with Phoenix Children’s Hospital for many years and has donated more than $2 million to the hospital for various projects to enrich the programs and facilities.
Continue readingBreaking Barriers at Ability 360
We love all that’s going on with our friends over at Ability 360 and watching the persistence, can-do attitude and growth of the kids involved since Thunderbirds Charities first donated money to the organization in 2006.
Continue readingDown Syndrome Network Awards the Outstanding Foundation Award to The Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds Charities – the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – was on hand for the iCan Swim summer camp put on by the Down Syndrome Network.
Continue reading2018 Arizona Special Olympics State Games
What a great weekend with Special Olympics Arizona and the Arizona Special Olympics State Games. The Thunderbirds are a proud supporter of this great organization and want to congratulate all of the athletes who competed in the 2018 Games! We look forward to this event every year and can’t wait to be back in 2019.
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