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.

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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.