Warrior Highlight
Meet Edie!
Edie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January, and since then, ACFC has helped support her family through the challenges of treatment by providing financial assistance and opportunities to create special memories, including recently celebrating her birthday!
Her family shared, ” It was one of the best days of the year. She got to simply be a kid again.”
Throughout her treatment, Edie has remained positive, holding on to her silly, fun, personality. She enjoys dancing, playing tennis, and being a big sister to her baby brother.
ACFC is grateful to support Edie and her family by helping ease the financial challenges of childhood cancer while providing opportunities for Edie to simply be a kid.
Program Highlight
ACFC’s 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Our ACFC warriors and their families came together for our annual Halloween Spooktacular, enjoying an evening filled with costumes, dancing, trick-or-treating, games, crafts, and plenty of Halloween fun!
Families had the opportunity to celebrate together, create special memories, and enjoy a night of fun at ACFC. It was wonderful to see our warriors dressed up in their costumes and enjoying all the festivities!
A special thank you to our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event possible. We are grateful for everyone who contributed to creating such a memorable evening for the families we serve!
Donor Highlight
Dahmen Family Foundation
We are incredibly grateful to the Dahmen Family Foundation for their generous surprise donation of $250,000 to ACFC!
This incredible gift will support our ongoing capital campaign, including the sponsorship of a dedicated room at our Resource Center, helping us continue to provide a safe and welcoming space for children battling cancer and their families.
Thank you to the Dahmen Family Foundation for believing in our mission and helping us ensure that no family faces childhood cancer alone!
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Chantze!
Chantze has been volunteering with ACFC for the past three months, dedicating time to supporting our warriors and their families. Through Sunshine Visits and other volunteer opportunities, Chantze helps create a fun and welcoming environment for the families we serve.
“My favorite part of volunteering at ACFC is having the chance to participate in Sunshine Visits because they always uplift my mood!” Chantze shares.
Inspired by ACFC’s mission to raise awareness for childhood cancer and provide a joyful environment for families, Chantze continues to make a difference through volunteering. We are grateful for Chantze’s enthusiasm and dedication to supporting our warriors and their families!
Upcoming Fundraising Events
7th Annual Ava’s Tree House Gala
Gala week is officially here! This Friday, November 6, we look forward to welcoming our guests to The Phoenician for our 7th Annual Ava’s Tree House Gala, an evening dedicated to supporting Arizona children battling cancer and their families.
Led by Co-Chairs Catherine Carrillo-Williams, Robyn Patterson, and Lisa Moore, the evening will feature a hosted cocktail hour, dinner, inspiring stories from ACFC families, an exciting live auction, and a live string quartet performance.
We’re so grateful to our Presenting Sponsors, Desert Mountain Health and Desert Cove Recovery, Cocktail Hour Sponsors Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance and The Londen Family, Valet Sponsor Earnhardt Auto Centers, and Celebration Sponsors Neural Claim System and The Larson family for their generous support.
We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone this Friday!
Holiday Toy & Pantry Drive
Join us for ACFC’s Holiday Toy & Pantry Drive on Tuesday, December 1! Bring new, unwrapped toys or pantry items and enjoy a festive afternoon with pictures with Santa, cookies and cocoa, holiday crafts, and a wine tasting by Wine Girl Scottsdale.
Every donation helps make the holidays a little brighter for ACFC families!
4th Annual ACFC Golf Classic
We’re looking forward to another great day on the course at our 4th Annual ACFC Golf Classic on Monday, December 7, 2026, at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club!
This annual tournament brings together golfers, community partners, and supporters for a day of golf while raising critical funds to support children battling cancer and their families across Arizona.
We are grateful to the generous sponsors helping make this year’s tournament possible:
Presenting Sponsors: Nolan & Madison Gorman
Course Sponsors: Clark Pacific and Boondocks
There’s still time to join us! Gather your foursome and secure your spot today. Registration is open, and space is limited!