A caring and philanthropic West Valley family has donated $5 million to Phoenix Children’s Foundation (PhoenixChildrensFoundation.org). When Jerry and Vickie Moyes discovered that Phoenix Children’s Hospital was constructing the Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, they recognized a chance to make a meaningful difference. In late 2023, they donated the money to assist with the hospital's continued efforts of providing world-class pediatric care and support to young patients and their families.
The Moyes Family
The Moyeses have lived in Arizona since 1966 and have a large family—10 adopted children, 22 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren—so it is no surprise their kindness and generosity would ensure families get the dedicated care and support they need for healthcare issues.
When the new Arrowhead location was announced, the Moyeses felt the pull to make the special donation to help with the healthcare needs of children. “We wanted to do something that's important and will benefit children and families for a long time,” explains Jerry. “We drive by the new Phoenix Children’s Hospital that's going in up there, and we're very excited about supporting that. We're excited to see the progress that will bring.”
Benefits to Phoenix Children’s
The Phoenix Children’s Foundation received the donation and expressed their gratitude to the couple.
“We are profoundly grateful to Jerry and Vickie Moyes for their incredible generosity and unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of children,” says Steve Schnall, Senior VP and Chief Development Officer of Phoenix Children’s Foundation. “Their donation will make a lasting impact in the lives of countless young patients and their families, providing them with hope, healing, and support.”
As a special way to commemorate the occasion, the Phoenix Children’s Foundation announced that they will honor the pair with a permanent display. Their names will be featured on the new hospital’s exterior as a symbol of their enduring commitment to the health and well-being of children across the valley and their families.
About Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation
Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PhoenixChildrens.org) became a “hospital within a hospital” at the Good Samaritan Hospital 40 years ago. Then, 20 years later, it became Arizona’s first and only freestanding pediatric hospital. Today, 40 service sites help children across the state, and two additional hospitals are opening up, including the one in Arrowhead. Phoenix Children’s is uniquely equipped to address the needs of children and their families.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit organization that fosters philanthropic support from people, organizations, and corporate partners committed to the same mission as Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The mission is to advance hope, healing, and the best health care for children and their families. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems and offers more than 170 family-centered care programs that are fully or partially funded by donations, such as the one made by the Moyes family. If you are interested in ways you can help, visit PhoenixChildrensFoundation.org/ways-to-give.