ABC15 and the community at large raised $429,592 to fund patient care, programs and services for patients and their families at Phoenix Children’s during the 10th annual ABC15 Telethon on Wednesday, April 13. Every ‘Hero for Hope’ donation of $20 a month or a one-time gift of $240 or more was celebrated by delivering a ‘Superhero Sidekick’ stuffed animal to a child in the Hospital, bringing smiles and a furry friend to patients battling illness.

Phoenix Children’s continues to be the leader in care for pediatrics with an ever-increasing footprint including, East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona.

"The generosity of Arizonans never ceases to amaze us; when we put out the call, our viewers always give with their hearts," said Anita Helt, vice-president and general manager at ABC15. "We're inspired by the world-class care the incredible team at Phoenix Children's provides families in our community."

The Telethon included a phone bank staffed by sponsors and hospital staff, and inspirational stories ranging from Child Life, Bereavement Program, Kids who give, Autism Research, retinoblastoma diagnosis, and more. ABC15’s Sonoran Living, hosted by Terri Ouellette and Susan Casper, devoted their entire show to the Telethon. ABC15 News covered the Telethon in every newscast and social media platform throughout the day.

“The support from ABC 15 and their viewers is truly exceptional,” said Steve Schnall, senior vice president and chief development officer of Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. “The stories told are firsthand accounts of how the services we provide and the care from top talent at Phoenix Children’s are impacting our patients and their families. These funds will go a long way towards helping us continue to recruit the best talent there is and expand to provide more care for those who need it most.”

Each dollar raised during the ABC15 Telethon directly impacts care, critical programs and services provided to patients and families. If you missed the Telethon, you can still donate to the cause. Visit TelethonForPCH.org to contribute. The ABC15 Telethon will return in early April 2023.

Corporate sponsors and partners make this event possible. Telethon sponsors include: American Textile Recycling Services, Angry Crab Shack, Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company, Big O Tires, Desert Financial Credit Union, Discover, Earnhardt Auto Centers, Healthy Home Flooring, Nova Home Loans Arrowhead, On Q Financial, Panda Express, Scripps Howard Foundation, and Walmart,

About Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s is one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. For more information about the hospital, visit http://www.phoenixchildrens.org..

About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”