Blog – Caris Sports Foundation

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Become a Sponsor!

Dear Friends, Caris Sports Foundation was founded by Raquel (Roxi) McNabb, Nicole Hawkins, Ashley Schugg, and Jennifer Kruse in 2019. We give kids the opportunity to participate in organized sports by removing the financial obstacles that keep them on the sidelines, and we hope you will consider joining us for Caris Sports Foundation’s First […]

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Test your Swing for a Good Cause

We were delighted to announce last week on social media our First Annual Golf Tournament at the Arizona Biltmore, Adobe golf course. It was unfortunate the tournament had to be moved from September 2020, but we’re looking forward to seeing everyone on the green Friday, March 26! and despite all the fun we anticipate, why […]

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Caris Sports Foundation First Annual Golf Tournament

Caris Sports Foundation was founded in 2019 and we are thrilled to announce our First Annual Golf Tournament at the impeccable Arizona Biltmore, Adobe golf course. This well-known course is fitting for a terrific weekend complete with a breakfast bar, box lunch, and prizes for all winners! Join us on Friday, March 26, 2021 at […]

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Remembering Kobe Bryant

One year ago, today, January 26, 2020, basketball hero, mentor, and superstar Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with eight others, including his daughter, Gianna. It is one of those moments – one where you will always remember where you were when it happened, when you first heard the news. Today we want […]

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6 Mental Health Benefits of Youth Sports

Mental health has come to the forefront with the COVID-19 pandemic as people around the globe feel isolated and alone. The anxiety around the unknown is unusually high. Unfortunately, it was not just adults who have been impacted by the current events we face but also children and teens. With youth sports having returned to […]

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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, providing people and organizations opportunities to transform the communities in which they live. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 – a day to encourage people to do good! It’s been eight years and every Giving Tuesday inspires millions of people to give to their communities, collaborate with their […]

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A Sincere Thank You

On Thursday, September 24, we launched our First Annual Online Auction presented by Faith Hospice of Arizona. With your support, we were able to distribute EIGHT financial aid awards to EIGHT deserving kids here in Arizona. Supporters were able to bid on items like a getaway at NOBU Hotel Los Cabos, a signed Kobe […]

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

It is not often that we are blessed to share the letters we receive from appreciative recipients and their families, but we are honored to be able to share this one with our readers today. We hope it inspires you the way it has inspired us to push forward despite this pandemic, to support Arizona’s […]

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Final Financial Aid Awards for 2020

2020 is finally coming to an end, and although most of us probably feel a bit of relief in saying so, Caris Sports Foundation still has work to do! We accept applications for financial aid year-round, but our financial aid awards are distributed on a quarterly basis. Any full-time student, K – 12, may apply […]

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Fundraising with The Food Nannies

On Thursday, November 12, the Food Nannies will partner with Caris Sports Foundation for a night of wholesome fun in the kitchen! Attendees will learn how to make Kamut ancient grain crust pizza with proceeds benefitting Caris Sports Foundation. You may have seen Lizi on Arizona Daily Mix, but your opportunity has arrived to meet […]