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David Johnson members of the Parson branch of the Boys and Girl Club of Metro Phoenix (photo by: Pe...
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Cardinals’ David Johnson donates to Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has had a lot of free time on his hands since suffering a season-ending wrist injury in Week One.
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Wild turn six kids representing six cancer fights into hockey heroes

Try not to well up with emotion after watching how the Minnesota Wild raised money for six specific cancer-fighting organizations on Tuesday night.
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Kellan Olson

Verrado senior pitcher works with special needs students

Through Unified Sports, Kyle Wellman of Verrado High School has impacted special needs students at an early age.
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D-backs, Archie Bradley to host annual Celebrity Golf Classic

Archie Bradley and other members of the Arizona Diamondbacks' organization will host the annual event to raise money for military members.
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Hamilton receiver Lockhart assists in hurricane relief efforts for Houston

Hamilton High student Tim Lockhart was born and raised for a substantial part of his childhood in Houston, Texas until he moved to Arizona in 2008.
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Edmonton Oil Kings’ Star Wars jerseys are super nerdy and awesome

The uniforms for the Edmondton Oil Kings' Star Wars night this Saturday are impeccable -- if you're really, really into Star Wars, at least.
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Bottoms up: Cardinals’ Veldheer, Watford help out California wildfire victims

Arizona Cardinals Veldheer and Watford put their best feet forward to help out the relief efforts in Sonoma County Thursday.
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ASU, San Diego to play game aiding hurricane victims in Puerto Rico

Arizona State and San Diego will play a charity exhibition game on Wednesday, Nov. 1, that will benefit Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico.
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DeMarcus Cousins receives inaugural community assist award

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins not only gets it done on the boards and in the paint, but also in the community.
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D-backs’ Iannetta uses winery to help wildfire first responders

Arizona Diamondacks catcher and soon-to-be free agent Chris Iannetta and Vernon Wells decided to use a winery they co-own to help wildfire first responders
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Sam Love, 13, founded his own charity, Samta Love, that helps provide toys to children in need. He ...
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‘He only wanted to help’: 13-year-old brings popular charity to Sloan Park

Sam Love has a new goal set for his yearly toy drive. He is hoping to raise $15,000 in donations to help children affected by natural disasters.
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Kellan Olson

Northwest Christian wrestler organizes Mexico trip to build houses

Northwest Christian High School senior Tanner Webb plays the tuba in the school's marching band and is a varsity wrestler, all at 5-foot-4.
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Jose Esparza

Richard Sherman helps out a young patient who lost her ‘Shermie’ doll

Seattle Seahawks corner Richard Sherman helps a patient in Tacoma who lost her 'Shermie' doll that helped her through her treatments.
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Vegas Golden Knights replace ads with ‘Vegas Strong’ for first home game

In the Vegas Golden Knights' first-ever home game at T-Mobile Arena, advertisements on the dasher boards will be replaced with "Vegas Strong."
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Jose Esparza

Luis Gonzalez surprises baseball team with D-backs playoff tickets

D-backs legend Luis Gonzalez helped give the franchise a World Series title in 2001 and now the fan favorite continues to give more to the community.
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Ironwood IB student leads the way in assisting Mexico

For Ironwood High School senior Alexa Spitz, the beginnings of her desire to assist others started when she took a trip to a marquee university.
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D-backs owner Ken Kendrick sends plane to rescue Rey Fuentes’ family

Nervous for Reymond Fuentes' family's well-being, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick sent his private jet to Puerto Rico to bring them to safety.
7 years ago
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Texans’ Deshaun Watson dedicates first paycheck to support Harvey relief

Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson decided to give his first NFL game check to three women affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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Young fan takes cupcake to OSU QB after hit puts him in hospital

During OSU's loss over the weekend, Luton was injured after an awkward hit and transferred to a nearby hospital. That's where Silas steps in.
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D-backs hosting Childhood Cancer Awareness Night on Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks will raise awareness for childhood cancer on Saturday with pre- and in-game activities Saturday night
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Suns announce $1 million grant to build, refurbish 50 basketball courts

The Phoenix Suns and owner Robert Sarver announced a $1 million grant that will be used to refurbish and build 50 basketball courts around Arizona.
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Kevin Zimmerman

Trivium Prep soccer captain makes a difference at home and abroad

Nathaniel Everett might be a bit torn. Luckily, the Trivium Prep junior has some time to determine his career path.
7 years ago
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LaVar Ball lends a helping hand, buys new truck for repairman

LaVar Ball was in the news again, but this time it was for a good reason. After watching his friend of 15 years drive a worn-out truck, Ball stepped in.
7 years ago
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Mercury’s Griner moved by Houston devastation, helps raise money

On Sunday, Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury had an all-day fundraiser to benefit the Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
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