‘˜Goldy’ and Wife Support Valley Kids

Diamondback’s first baseman

and wife to serve as honorary

co-chairs of golf challenge.

Arizona Diamondback’s first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and his wife, Amy, join Jen and Jim “Bones” Mackay, friends and supporters of Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children as honorary co-chairs for the Second Annual Swing Fore Kids Cancer golf fundraiser.

Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children is a nonprofit devoted to helping children and their families suffering from pediatric cancer. Paul and Amy Goldschmidt actively support children with cancer in the community by regularly volunteering at Phoenix Children’s Hospital as well as supporting several other Valley charities.

“ACFC is a cause that both my wife and I feel very passionately about,” says Goldschmidt. “If we can educate the public on the severity and lack of funding available for pediatric cancer patients as well as help impact the lives of children and their families suffering in any financial way, we will start to make a large impact in the pediatric cancer realm.”

The Second Annual Swing Fore Kids Cancer is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2 to 5 p.m., at Grayhawk Golf Club. All proceeds raised will benefit children with cancer in the community. Last year, the event raised approximately $50,000 in donations. The organization is striving to double the amount of money raised at their second annual event.

Paul and Amy Goldschmidt at Celebrity Fight Night 2015.

America’s first baseman, “Goldy,” and his wife, Amy, will attend the event along with Phil Mickelson’s professional PGA caddie, Jim “Bones” Mackay and his wife, Jen.

Guests at the family-friendly Swing Fore Kids Cancer will enjoy food, drinks, raffles, exotic cars, a silent auction, red carpet with photo opportunities and a DJ. Located on the club’s driving range, guests will have the opportunity to make a shot to qualify for the hole-in-one prize of $25,000. The event will also include a supervised kids section with numerous fun activities for kids, while parents enjoy themselves. For an extra treat, there will be a magic show and balloon artists.

One of the ways ACFC supports children with pediatric cancer is through its Travel Assistance Program. In certain circumstances it may be necessary for children and their families to travel for treatment. This sponsorship program is set in place to help families who need financial assistance to travel for care.

Chrisie and Nick Funari lost their daughter, Ava, at age five to stage 4 neuroblastoma. The couple founded ACFC so that no other family would endure what they went through. The newly launched organization is committed to supporting clinical research, funding new treatment options for children and assisting patients and their families who have been affected by pediatric cancer.

The cost to attend is $100 for adults; children attend for free. Registration includes participation in the Hole-In-One Challenge, and food and beverage.

Register HERE. Or call 480-350-7055.