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Cardinals players take part in bike-riding tradition at Packers joint practice

ASU's Derek Eusebio set up a giveback in partnership with Autism Society

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ASU WR Derek Eusebio delivers back-to-school supplies for kids with help from Autism Society

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Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love his ‘true self’ on the football field and giving back

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Cardinals’ Paris Johnson Jr. giving back through Putts For A Purpose

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Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald Jr. honoring dad with new scholarship fund

Jalen Klemm ASU football stroke recovery Radical Hope

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ASU OT Jalen Klemm partners with foundation that helped him work back from stroke

Cardinals Civics Matters 2026 DC students

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280 high schoolers head to DC for Arizona Cardinals’ annual Civics Matters trip

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DAMON ALLRED | May 23, 2026
ASU’s Landon Hairston sets program record for single-season home runs, opposing pitcher delivers ball

ASU sophomore Landon Hairston has been one of the best hitters in all of college baseball this season, earning his program record after homers in three straight games.
TYLER DRAKE | May 13, 2026
Second annual Cardinals Climb taking place in February

Cardinals Climb raised more than $2 million in its inaugural event this past February. The money was distributed to 60 special needs organizations.
ALEX WEINER | May 7, 2026
Diamondbacks’ Paul Sewald relaunches Strikeouts 4 Kids in Phoenix

Sewald's Strikeouts 4 Kids, where $500 dollars from each of Paul Sewald's strikeouts will benefit Child Crisis Arizona, is back for another season.
ALEX WEINER | Mar 31, 2026
Inspiring fans take center stage on Opening Day for 1st pitch, National Anthem

Beauden Baumkirchner, who lost both legs but has persevered, threw out the first pitch to Corbin Carroll. Joe Giacinto, a blind and autistic clarinetist, performed the Star-Spangled Banner on Opening Day.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Feb 22, 2026
Cardinals raise more than $2 million in inaugural Cardinals Climb charity event

The Cardinals raised more than $2 million in the inaugural Cardinals Climb charity event on Saturday for the Valley’s special needs community.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Feb 3, 2026
Makena Jordan is the 2026 Arizona Sports Character Counts winner

The Barry Goldwater High School junior is the winner of the 2026 Arizona Sports Character Counts scholarship, presented by Parker & Sons.
PAYNE MOSES | Jan 22, 2026
Join Arizona Sports for the Cardinals Climb fundraiser benefiting the special needs community

The Arizona Cardinals will host the first-ever Cardinals Climb at State Farm Stadium to benefit the special needs community.
DAMON ALLRED | Dec 30, 2025
Boulder Creek senior Joshua Hyvarinen brings church background, service to the ice

Boulder Creek High School senior Joshua Hyvarinen has a track record of service with his church, one that's helped him become a hockey captain.
PAYNE MOSES | Dec 28, 2025
Peats by Dre: Koa Peat surprises teammates with Beats headphones for Christmas

Spirits were already lifted high in the camp of No. 1 Arizona, and star freshman Koa Peat raised them ever so higher with some holiday gift-giving.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Dec 23, 2025
Barry Goldwater junior Makena Jordan uses unique experience to empathize with others

Barry Goldwater High School junior Makena Jordan has a passion for serving others and it all stems from a unique personal experience.
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ALEX WEINER | Dec 18, 2025
Diamondbacks players take teens from difficult situations holiday shopping

The Diamondbacks on hosted 40 kids from housing programs with A New Leaf for a holiday shopping event at a local Target.
TYLER DRAKE | Dec 17, 2025
Cardinals’ Budda Baker lends a hand to local kids amid holiday season

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker took a break from racking up another 100-tackle season for a good cause centered around a different 100.
BAILEY LEASURE | Dec 16, 2025
Anthony Sanfratello a leader at Veritas Prep Academy on and off the field

Veritas Prep Academy Anthony Sanfratello impact in the community goes beyond the fields he has played on the last few years.
ALEX WEINER | Dec 10, 2025
Diamondbacks host nearly 500 kids from Title 1 schools for holiday party at Chase Field

While Diamondbacks executives went to Orlando for the winter meetings, nearly 500 kids from around the Valley descended on Chase Field.
KEVIN ZIMMERMAN | Dec 9, 2025
Ryan Choukalas leads in the community and at Sunnyslope High School

Sunnyslope High School senior Ryan Choukalas impacts his commnity at school, at his church and beyond.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Dec 4, 2025
Cardinals’ Kelvin Beachum nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year

The NFL announced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, and Kelvin Beachum is the Arizona Cardinals' champion.
ERIC MATSUMOTO | Dec 2, 2025
Desert Vista senior Isabella Valencia wants to cultivate a feeling of family

Desert Vista senior Isabella Valencia has always had the goal of creating positive spaces where her fellow students feel safe.
DAMON ALLRED | Nov 27, 2025
ASU football comes together to donate, distribute more than 500 turkeys for St. Mary’s Food Bank

Xavion Alford wanted to give away turkeys this Thanksgiving, but it became much more as ASU players teamed up to give away more than 500.
ERIC MATSUMOTO | Nov 25, 2025
Desert Sunrise junior Adrian Williams excels in the classroom and in the pool

With a passion for math and swimming, junior Adrian Williams wants to make an impact on others and eventually on the human race.
PAYNE MOSES | Nov 22, 2025
Cam Skattebo supporting Phoenix Children’s in NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign

A season-ending injury will prevent him from wearing them in a game, but Giants RB Cam Skattebo is supporting Phoenix Children's with his cleats.
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TYLER DRAKE | Nov 20, 2025
Kelvin Beachum, Paris Johnson Jr. laying the foundation away from football

On the field, Cardinals OL Kelvin Beachum and Paris Johnson Jr. are determined to not give an inch. Off of it, that's far from the case.
ERIC MATSUMOTO | Nov 18, 2025
Verrado senior Abigail Vasquez guides and supports her fellow students

Verrado senior Abigail Vasquez wants to be a resource and a leader to help them through their difficulties.
ERIC MATSUMOTO | Nov 4, 2025
Williams Field’s Amelia Ray is researching organ donation on her way to becoming a surgeon

From picking up trash to research about organ donation, Amelia Ray wants to make an impact in the world in whatever way she can.
CHARACTER COUNTS | Nov 1, 2025
State Farm Stadium, GCU hosting Super Smash Bros. tournament to fundraise for foster children

Before the Cardinals take on the 49ers on Nov. 16, gamers will battle at State Farm Stadium to raise funds for children in foster care.
PAYNE MOSES | Nov 1, 2025
Suns program to distribute free tickets to underprivileged youth across Valley

A new initiative will provide underserved Valley youth with thousands of free tickets to Phoenix Suns home games during the 2025-26 season.