A charitable organization that builds attractions in hospitals for brave children battling pediatric illnesses, Cameo Courage—started by West Valley resident Scott Fuller—gifted Banner Children’s at Thunderbird Medical Center with a Courage Corner in the pediatric family waiting room. This special space feels like stepping into the pages of a comic book to hang out in the world of superheroes.

As the war in Ukraine continues, emergency trauma physicians at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix are doing their part to contribute to the medical community there. Several physicians are delivering live virtual training sessions on trauma for medical professionals and health care workers on the frontlines.

The Banner Health Foundation recently received gifts from Abbott Laboratories, Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic to support Cardiovascular training fellowships in Electrophysiology and Structural Heart. These fellowships prepare physicians to provide high-value care to diverse patients in ambulatory care, hospital medicine, or an internal medicine subspecialty.

The ongoing support of monthly donors, our True Blue Friends, helps to ensure that Banner Health has resources to be there for everyone in our diverse Arizona communities, regardless of their ability to pay. True Blue Friends are an extension of our Banner Health family, valued partners whose generosity helps us plan for the future.

The hospital experience has become more joyful for young patients at Banner Children’s medical centers in Arizona, thanks to a range of programs and projects supported by the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

Christopher Todd Communities built by Taylor Morrison donates Mesa home rent-free for a year for use by Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center patients.

Oct. 22, 2022 is the Pulse of the City Soiree, Banner Health Foundation's signature fundraising gala presented by Clearsense! This year, our theme is Noir et Blanc, with black and white attire encouraged. Community leaders, physicians, philanthropists, and Banner Health leaders will come together to support our Banner’s youngest patients at our three Banner Children’s medical centers in Mesa, Glendale and Tucson.

Read about how your gifts are advancing medicine and serving the health needs of Arizona’s diverse communities.

The bright, non-medical Play Zone will provide a supportive environment that allows kids to ask questions and explore their emotions. Child Life specialists will work with them to build coping skills, decrease anxiety, address their psychosocial well-being, reduce trauma, and prepare for procedures and treatments.