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Army Tech Sargent Richard Perkins, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, World War 2.
Family seeks help with World War II photos
When Army veteran Richard Perkins passed away at the age of 92 in 2014, he left behind a treasure trove of hundreds of photos he took while stationed in Hawaii after the attack on Pearl … more
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Aiden does well academically.
Aiden looking for a dad
Music helps people express their deep emotions and listening to it helps Aiden to know he isn’t the only one who has felt that way. A long list of favorite artists includes “Maroon … more
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Keegan would be a great big brother.
Keegan is an outgoing, athletic teen
If you’re looking for a little conversation, sit down next to 14-year-old Keegan. “He is a story teller,” says John Hicks, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to … more
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600 blood donors sought Jan. 2-3 at Saving AZ Blood drive
More than 600 blood donors are needed this weekend at Vitalant’s Saving Arizona Blood drive.  While Christmas through New Year’s Day is the lowest week of the year for blood … more
Sky wants to learn about her heritage.
Sky possesses lofty aspirations
Just as the sky above seems to know no limits, neither does 15-year-old Sky. “I really like to tell people that I want to be president,” she says, “but I know I have to be mayor … more
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Salvation Army bell ringer.
Salvation Army says last days of giving critical to success
 The Salvation Army is in the final days of its Red Kettle Campaign, a critical stage in collecting donations to “Rescue Christmas” for our neighbors in need. Due to economic … more
First Place AZ continues to build upon vision of a place for all with neurodiversities
A lot can be said about how a society treats its aging, vulnerable and disenfranchised communities, but at First Place AZ advocates there are seeking a holistic approach to day-to-day life for those … more
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Gauge looking to improve on his weaknesses.
Gauge strives to be better
Few people are as self-aware as Gauge, a boy barely into high school who knows his strengths and knows where he needs to improve to reach his goals. “Gauge is always trying to do … more
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Airman 1st Class Erick Moreno, right, 372nd Training Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, prepares a 309th Fighter Squadron pilot for flight Nov. 17 at Luke Air Force Base.
Arizona Cardinals partner with Desert Financial to host contactless toy drive for military families
The Arizona Cardinals and Desert Financial’s annual toy drives pivots their focus this year to accommodate health concerns surround the global COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday Dec. 5, the toy … more
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A special place in north Scottsdale helps children make ‘Horsense’ of a mad, mad world
Life lessons come in all shapes, forms and fashion but the virtues of responsibility, respect and characters are rites of passage many would argue everyone needs. But some children don’t … more
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Aaron likes fitness activities.
Meet Aaron: A teen serious about fitness
While everyone has been stuck at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 virus, not many have been as stuck at 16-year-old Aaron. When someone in Aaron’s group foster home tested positive for … more
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Julio likes to hike.
Julio is ready to hit the trails
Like a lot of teens doing remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Julio misses the classroom. Well, at least the other students in the classroom. “He does not like virtual … more
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Nelly would fit in with almost any family.
Meet Nelly: A caring teen full of life
It’s hard keep a straight face when you’re talking to a puppet, so 16-year-old Nelly is all giggles while building a hand puppet at Puppet Pie, a wondrous workshop operated by Stacey … more
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Nov. 21 is National Adoption Day
Families remain committed to children in foster care
Fears about the spread of COVID-19 caused families around the world to shut their doors to strangers, literally and figuratively. But dozens of foster families and adoptive families with Aid to … more
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Allure of the thrill of iRacing attracts 74-year-old racer to growing esport arena
Local 74-year-old race car enthusiast Jerry Weaver gets behind the wheel every Monday and Tuesday as he races with people all over the world from the comfort of his own home. Mr. Weaver, not your … more
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Skateboarding academy imparts life lessons to foster children teaching ‘Skate-or-Die’ mentality
The +swappow PLUS Foundation is launching a new virtual skateboarding academy to continue serving the foster care community in Arizona. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, +swappow PLUS, a … more
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Junior Achievement: Financial literacy is indicator in breaking cycle of poverty
An old adage exists for a reason and the one “the children are our future” holds true perhaps today with more sense of urgency than ever before. A fundamental key to success inside and … more
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How far can two wheels take you? USA BMX Foundation wants to find out
The invention of the wheel is one of the most significant pieces of engineering discovery helping to shape the progress of humanity — and there is no better way to learn this STEM lesson than … more
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The Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team gain podium certification with help from local athletes
U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Podium Club Certification Program requires a rigorous, mission-driven, self-assessment and review of best principles and practices in eight areas of organizational performance. more
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Project Humanities’ 7th annual Hacks for Humanity goes virtual
Project Humanities’ annual Hacks for Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good draws participants from different professions, ages, communities, and backgrounds for a weekend of creating solutions … more
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