Scouted in the Community: PANDA 2022 "Children Helping Children" Fashion Show

With generous support from the community, PANDA raised $4.1 million for the Steele Children’s Research Center this year! These funds will go to the 2022 PANDA Children's Genome Sequencing Project, which includes purchasing the NovaSeq 6000, a state-of-the art rapid whole genome sequencing machine. Whole genome sequencing will bring much needed answers and potential cures to children and their families.

Video Credit: The Good Vibe Media

For more than two decades, PANDA has funded the work of internationally recognized physician-scientists to investigate a range of pediatric illnesses including those involving cancer, autoimmune disorders, genetics, gastroenterology, and development and behavioral pediatrics. PANDA’s focus has always been, and always will be, on the research. PANDA’s inspiration comes from Dr. Ghishan’s quote, “If I spend an hour with one child, I help one child. If I spend one hour in the lab, I help 1,000 children.”

Photography Credit: Carrie Evans Photography

Member Event: Baller Dream Foundation + Personalized Solutions

TSG Phoenix & Scottsdale Scout Guide members and friends recently gathered at the Arizona Biltmore for a mix and mingle. The event was in partnership with Volume 1 Member Personalized Solutions to learn more about The Baller Dream Foundation.

Cynthia Wenstrom, Executive Director of Baller Dream Foundation, Frank DeBlasi, Founder of Baller Dream Foundation, and Sasha Clements, Editor of TSG Phoenix & Scottsdale. Photo: Schultz Digital

Cynthia Wenstrom, Executive Director of Baller Dream Foundation, Frank DeBlasi, Founder of Baller Dream Foundation, and Sasha Clements, Editor of TSG Phoenix & Scottsdale.

Photo: Schultz Digital

Baller Dream founder, Frank DeBlasi, shared his personal story which inspired his mission to create a foundation centered around children and young adults fighting all types of cancer.

When Frank was diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 29, he was very fortunate to have a wonderful support network, including family, friends, and co-workers. If he survived his ordeal, he promised himself he would build a foundation for young people battling cancer.

A LOCAL BALLER’S DREAM COME TRUE

We heard from a local Baller who’s “Baller Dream” was to learn about working in real estate. Frank knew the exact person to call to help make this dream come become a reality - none other than TSG Vol. 1 Member, Monica Monson of The Noble Agency. This local Baller has gone from interning to working at The Noble Agency while learning from one of the best in the res estate industry. What a testament to the amazing resources available when we look within our own local community.

Frank DeBlasi and Monica Monson

Frank DeBlasi and Monica Monson

The Baller Dream Foundation, The Noble Agency and The Crawford Team | VIP Mortgage

The Baller Dream Foundation, The Noble Agency and The Crawford Team | VIP Mortgage

To complement this special Scouted experience, our friends from PHX Architecture shared a few words about their work behind the drafting table as the architecture firm that led the bold and impressive re-imagination of the iconic Arizona Biltmore resort.

PHX Architecture team

PHX Architecture team

Guests learned how they approached this project with two key concepts in mind: reviving the best of the past and creating spaces suited to today’s discerning guests.

Many stayed after the event to explore renovated areas such as Renata’s, The Wright Bar, and outdoor Spire Bar.

Kendal Macumber | Personalized Solutions, Cynthia Wenstrom | BDF,  and Jessica Lelia Adnani | PS

Kendal Macumber | Personalized Solutions, Cynthia Wenstrom | BDF, and Jessica Lelia Adnani | PS

It was a lovely evening, thanks in part to the seamless coordination and flawless execution of event details by Volume 1 Member, Personalized Solutions.


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Photos: Schultz Digital

Photos: Schultz Digital