Swinging for Sports Medicine: Advancing Youth Sports in the East Valley
Our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 4th annual Swinging 4 Sports Medicine golf event on Saturday, March 1! Under the lights at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, we shared a night of fun, fellowship, and philanthropy—raising a record-breaking $85,000 in support of Dignity Health East Valley's Sports Medicine program!
These generous contributions will directly enhance a program that impacts 27,000 student-athletes at 45 schools across Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Because of your participation and sponsorship, young athletes will continue to receive top-tier sports medicine care, helping them perform their best both on and off the field.
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are incredibly grateful to our presenting partner, Royal Spine Surgery, for their support. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors:
- Spooner Physical Therapy
- Avondale Toyota
- Fiesta Sports Foundation
- Arizona Cardinals
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Ahwatukee Dental Health
- The Gantzel Family
A special thank you to Alexis & Garrett Richards for their continued generosity and partnership. Your dedication continues to drive this incredible cause forward in immeasurable ways!
Relive the Memories
Photos from this year’s event are available here, enter code 7341 to download. Thanks to GALAB Photography for capturing these amazing moments.
We can't wait to see you next year for the 5th annual Swinging 4 Sports Medicine event, which we promise will be even bigger and better! Thank you for making this year’s event such a success, and we can’t wait to see you next year!
Your support is crucial. Every swing and every dollar raised goes directly to the Richards Family Endowment for Sports Medicine, bolstering Dignity Health East Valley's Athletic Training programs in our local junior and high schools throughout the East Valley. This is more than just a game – it's about safeguarding the health and dreams of our student-athletes.
We are humbled to see so many people and organizations lean in to join us in our support for this incredibly worthy community health program. Together, we are making a positive impact in the lives of thousands of student-athletes in the East Valley. Thank you for your support and we hope to have you join us again in 2026!
Alexis and Garrett Richards
If you are unable to join us in person but feel inspired to support this cause, please consider making a donation to the Garrett and Alexis Richards Endowment in honor of Dr. Terry Happel. Every gift strengthens our commitment to safeguarding young athletes' well-being.