FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, December 1, 2022
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the Arizona Coyotes Foundation, in conjunction with Bally Sports Arizona, will be holding a charity broadcast during the Coyotes versus New York Islanders game on Friday, December 16. All funds raised online during the broadcast will be donated to Phoenix Children’s. The broadcast will begin on Bally Sports Arizona at 7:30 p.m. with the “Coyotes Live” pre-game show at 7:00 p.m. The game will also be streamed on the Bally Sports app and on Bally Sports+.
“We are excited to once again team up with our great partner Bally Sports Arizona for our annual charity broadcast to raise funds for Phoenix Children’s,” said Coyotes President & CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez. “Giving back to the community is a top priority for the Coyotes and we are honored to support Phoenix Children’s who do so much incredible work to help Valley kids and families in need. We are grateful to Bally Sports Arizona and all our incredible fans for their continuous support.”
“Support from the Arizona Coyotes has meant improved patient experiences for the patients and families at Phoenix Children’s, since 1996,” said Tim Harrison, Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Special Events at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “Whether it is through donations, partnerships or in-person visits from players, the Coyotes have proven their dedication to the Phoenix Children’s mission time and time again. We are excited about the Coyotes move to Mullet Arena in Tempe, where they are more accessible than ever. But, regardless of where they are located, they’ve never hesitated to step up and help the kids at Phoenix Children’s. We are continually grateful for their partnership and look forward to what more we can make possible.”
“One of Bally Sports Arizona’s top priorities is supporting our team’s efforts to give back to the community,” said Rebecca Schulte, Bally Sports Arizona Sr. Vice President & General Manager. “We look forward to this signature event and I am very proud of the amount of work and coordination it takes from everyone at our network to produce this important broadcast.”
Donations of $100 to $399 will receive an exclusive 18 x 20 poster featuring Coyotes players Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Lawson Crouse, and Karel Vejmelka. The custom artwork poster was created by artist David Arrigo and will be autographed by one of the featured players.
Donations of $400-plus will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Coyotes jacket featuring Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Lawson Crouse, and Karel Vejmelka on the back panel of the jacket. The custom artwork was created by artist David Arrigo and the jacket will be autographed by all four of the players featured.
Donations can be made by visiting arizonacoyotes.com/telethon. Fans can follow the charity broadcast coverage all night long on social media at @arizonacoyotes.
The mission of the Arizona Coyotes Foundation is to enhance the quality of life throughout Arizona communities by supporting non-profit organizations that promote healthcare, education and cultural arts programs for children and service men and women.
About Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s is one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care and has been serving children and families for nearly 40 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 1,175 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. For more information, visit phoenixchildrens.org.
