Banner Children's Open for 2022
04/08/2022
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Wildfire Golf Club
Let the good times roll!
Banner Children’s and the Banner Health Foundation invite you to participate in the Banner Children's Open on Friday, April 8, 2022 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Wildfire Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit programs at the three Banner Children’s facilities in Arizona.
Please note, you’ll want to arrive right on time at 7 a.m. this year, as there are many terrific activities in the morning and the tournament will begin 45 minutes earlier than in previous years. Especially important: to be eligible for the Challenge Prize, you must participate in two of the challenge holes BEFORE the Call to Carts at 8:45 a.m. These challenge holes will be located in the area of the Networking Breakfast and Golf Concept Store rather than on the golf course.
Here is the schedule of events for the day:
7:00 a.m. |
Registration, Challenge Holes, Networking Breakfast, VIP Experience, Mystery Hat Wall and Raffle, and Concept Store |
8:45 a.m. |
Call to Carts and General Announcements |
9:15 a.m. |
Shotgun Start |
2:30 p.m. |
Challenge Hole Play-off Begins, Awards Program and Reception (host: Jody Oehler) |
The Big Scramble
Are you ready to scramble? This year’s Banner Children’s Open features four challenges similar to those on the Golf Channel’s super popular Big Break reality television program, combined with a traditional scramble format. Challenge holes, creatively — and generously — designed and built by HKS Architects, KT Fabrication, McCarthy Building Companies and W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors, are peppered throughout the course. Teams will be scored on their overall golf game and separately, based on the team’s performance on the challenges. Two top scoring teams make it to the Final Challenge — a nail-biting shoot out that has become legendary.
The Cause
Creating a positive experience for hospitalized children — that is the foundation of Child Life at Banner Children’s medical facilities. Working with pediatric patients, their parents and siblings, too, Child Life Specialists use a variety of tools and skills to reduce stress and anxiety, while promoting normal growth and development. Through play, pre-operative teaching and even distraction and coping techniques, these specialized — and, very special — professionals become invaluable resources for the entire family. This year’s Banner Children’s Open will benefit Child Life programs throughout the Valley and Tucson. Just a few of the services provided by Child Life teams include:
- Medical Play
- Sibling Support
- Bereavement
The Impact
Interacting with their Child Life Specialists, Banner Children’s pediatric patients gain so much. Whether they’re learning what to expect during an upcoming surgery, paying a visit to the beloved Toy Closet, or just playing like an everyday kid—the impact of the Child Life program is clear, present and necessary.
The Committee
The following individuals give their time, talent and resources to the 2022 Banner Children’s Open, building an event that has become the “hottest ticket in town.” Thank you all for your leadership and participation.
Co-Chairs
Chris Dewitt, W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors and John Niziolek, HKS, Inc.
Bryan Adams, DP Electric
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Kristen Howard, IMEG Corp.
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In addition to participating as part of a foursome, there are ways to support the Banner Children's Open through sponsorships starting at $3,000. Or your organization can choose positive exposure through underwriting opportunities. Download the 2022 Banner Children's Open Brochure for more information and a Sponsorship Commitment Form.
Reserve your spot at give.bannerhealth.com/GOLF