{"id":162886,"date":"2025-08-21T04:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/162886\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T04:27:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:27:11","slug":"phoenix-childrens-ceo-john-nickens-is-a-champion-of-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/162886\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Children’s CEO John Nickens is a Champion of Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

PHOENIX \u2014 John Nickens, the incoming CEO of Phoenix Children\u2019s, on Wednesday became one of a growing number who can call themselves a Champion of Hope during KTAR and Arizona Sports\u2019 Give-A-Thon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During an interview on\u00a0KTAR News\u2019 The Chris & Joe Show, Nickens pledged $20 a month ($240 a year) to support patients at Phoenix Children\u2019s, a leading pediatric hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to be a champion,\u201d said Nickens, who is fully transitioning to the Valley in October from New Orleans\u2019 University Medical Center for LCMC Health.<\/p>\n

The hospital announced<\/a> Nickens\u2019 hiring in early July, but for him, this week\u2019s annual fundraiser has been meaningful dating back to August 2005.<\/p>\n

When Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans, Nickens recalled Phoenix Children\u2019s paused their Give-A-Thon locally and said 50% of whatever they raised was going to Manning Family Children\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncredible. And they did,\u201d Nickens said. \u201cThat kind of gift helped keep the doors open.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, it\u2019s full circle from New Orleans to Phoenix, and I want to say thank you, Phoenix. And the Valley, what you have done and your generosity has affected the entire country.\u201d<\/p>\n

As of Wednesday night, the 2025 Give-A-Thon toteboard read $713,023. Last year, the August fundraiser drew in a record $2.37 million and two more days remain.<\/p>\n

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Pushed past $700,000 total on Day 3!<\/p>\n

The Phoenix Children\u2019s Give-A-Thon toteboard is presented by America Roofing.<\/p>\n

Phoenix Children\u2019s treated 260,000 patients last year. Call the phone bank at 602-933-4567, text \u201cGIVE\u201d to 620620 or visit below to donate.<\/p>\n

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