Plexus Worldwide® Raises $165,384 for Phoenix Children’s Center at Ninth Annual Pima Center Community Walk

Community event brings together local businesses and families, with 100% of proceeds supporting Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plexus Worldwide gathered more than 750 participants from local businesses and the community for its ninth annual Pima Center Community Walk, contributing $165,384 for Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care.

Held at the company’s Scottsdale headquarters, the event brought together employees, neighboring businesses, families and friends to support children with heart conditions in receiving specialized, compassionate care. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Center for Heart Care, supporting pediatric cardiac treatment, research and the development of new treatment options.

“The Pima Center Community Walk reflects our community’s generosity and care for children and families,” said Stuart MacMillan, Plexus Worldwide's chief executive and growth officer. “Seeing families, neighbors, and local businesses come together to support children with serious heart conditions is deeply moving. I’m proud to be part of a team that supports Phoenix Children’s and brings hope to children and their loved ones.”

The walk combined fundraising with a day of family activities. Participants chose between 1.03-mile and 1.36-mile routes, with mascots from Arizona sports teams cheering them on. Festivities included music, food trucks, face painting, caricature artists, inflatable games and sweet treats.

“Support from Plexus Worldwide and the Pima Center business community enables Phoenix Children’s to deliver lifesaving cardiac care to children in need,” said Tim Harrison, vice president of corporate partnerships and special events at Phoenix Children’s. “We are grateful for this continued commitment to our patients and families and for every contribution that advances pediatric heart care.”

Among those who joined Plexus® at the 9th Annual Pima Center Community Walk was Gracie, a 12-year-old heart transplant recipient who receives care at Phoenix Children’s. Born with a rare, life-threatening heart defect, Gracie underwent open-heart surgery at just 7 days old and later received a lifesaving transplant. After experiencing a stroke at age 5, she continues to build strength and independence through therapy. Today, she is enjoying life as a middle schooler, supported by specialized care and donor-funded programs that bring comfort, confidence and joy to her journey.

Sponsors included Stowebridge, Arizona Nutritional Supplements, INW Phoenix Formulations, VIP Mortgage, Pacific Office Automation, Fortitude, Belmark, InEight, Jiaherb, Pebble Technology, iMemories, Firetrace, Pat Tillman Foundation, Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, Natural Alternatives International Inc. and FirstService Residential, along with other businesses whose support helped make the event possible.

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