16 06 EDITOR’S NOTE ........................ 05 New Year, New Possibilities 10 QUESTIONS WITH ............ 06 Pam Kehaly BOOKMARKED ......................... 10 Titles for 2019 OFFICE DOORS ........................ 12 Dr. Jacqueline Allen of Central Arizona Dental Society Foundation C AREY’S CORNER .................. 16 The Climb COVER STORY ......................... 20 The Waltons NEXT DOORS ............................ 30 The Future of Fundraising Is Fitness GIVING IN STYLE .................... 34 A Beautiful New Year CHEERS TO THE CHAIR ....... 36 Adrienne Schiffner CHARITY SPOTLIGHT .......... 38 HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network KITCHEN DOORS .................... 42 To Your Health! A 2 ND ACT .................................... 44 Billy ʼ s Place OPEN DOORS ........................... 48 Challenge by Choice 20 NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FEATURED IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE: + African Parks Foundation + Arizona Science Center + Arizona State University; Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service + Ballet Arizona + Barrow Neurological Institute + Billy ʼ s Place + Central Arizona Dental Society Foundation + Conservation International + HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network + K2 Adventures + Liberty Wildlife + Mayo Clinic + Mobilize AZ + National Kidney Foundation of Arizona + The Phoenix Symphony + Phoenix Theatre + Rob & Melani Walton Foundation + St. Vincent de Paul + Team Africa Rising + TGen TABLE OF CONTENTS { january 2019, volume 17, issue 1 }
Whatever your stance on New Year’s resolutions — whether you embrace them every year or you’re bored by the whole thing — in this issue, we’ve tried to provide inspiration for a healthy and happy start to 2019. Need a kick to get moving? Look no further than to Kainoa Spenser, the extraordinary young man that Carey Peña profiles this month. Although his hands and legs were amputated after an infection, he is now climbing mountains. In fact, he summited Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko a few weeks ago. For those already exercising — or who could use an incentive to do it more regularly — consider giving back through working out. As Tom Evans writes this month, turning your workout into a way to raise money for charity is one of the hottest trends in philanthropy. Speaking of philanthropy, if you want motivation to do and give more, this month’s cover story is for you. Frontdoors talked to Rob and Melani Walton, the powerhouse couple behind the eponymous foundation, about the many ways they give back. Although they have been incredibly fortunate financially, they’ve zeroed in on what’s truly important in life — helping others and making the world a better, more sustainable place. They talked to us about their philanthropy and the many organizations they partner with, both here and abroad. This issue celebrates big-hearted people (Dr. Jacqueline Allen, a founder of the Central Arizona Dental Society Mission of Mercy event, for one) and touching stories (the origin of Billy’s Place, for example) and addresses big topics in health (fighting the opioid crisis and providing personalized cancer care), all of which might serve to remind us that health is the ultimate wealth. For actionable recommendations, look to this month’s Bookmarked, where coaches of all kinds share titles that will amplify your knowledge and skills. And be sure to check out Kitchen Doors and its suggestions for healthy eats, including vegan and vegetarian options. In all, the issue strives to provide information and inspiration you can use to enhance your health and well-being, so you can focus on what means most in life. Our Frontdoors family wishes you and your family the focus and fearlessness to make 2019 a fabulous year. NEW YEAR, NEW POSSIBILITIES Karen Werner EDITOR @kwerner409 EDITOR’S NOTE {on the job}


