Here are just a few of the community causes to which SMIL has contributed funds and/or volunteer hours over the past 12 months:
American Cancer Society's "Big Dig in the Desert"
With the help of the physicians and medical practices that we serve, SMIL raises donations for The Big Dig. Cancer's youngest patients and survivors become pocket-size "hard hats" for the day and operate real back-hoes, diggers, excavators, and for just a few hours, they get to be kids, have fun, and forget about cancer.
For more information on the Big Dig contact Sarah Philippe at 602-952-7509 or
sarah.philippe@cancer.org
Make-A-Wish Arizona
SMIL raised funds to get a 9 year old cancer patient exactly what he wanted - Lucky, a rescued three-year-old black Labrador, trained to help him.
SMIL Summer Toy Drive
for Childhelp Children's Center.
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
SMIL is the official Survivor Sponsor each year. We also participate with walk teams, we fundraise throughout our organization and our radiologists take part in the Real Men Wear Pink fundraiser.
Community Garden
SMIL, Fountain Hills, donated a greenhouse to the Community Garden which grows and donates nutritious healthy produce, gives gardening lessons and provides an eco-friendly green space for children and adults.
A 2nd Act
Survivorship Takes the Stage – SMIL is a sponsor of A 2nd Act. Survivors helping survivors take their lives back after cancer through storytelling, theater performances and creating micro grants.
Arizona Humane Society
SMIL held a pet food and pet toy drive.
Sunshine Acres Children's Home
SMIL teams raised donations.
Feed my Starving Children
SMIL teams raised donations and packed food boxes (216 meals per box).
Ronald McDonald Houses
SMIL teams put together cleaning crews.
Phoenix Rescue Mission
SMIL teams make over 2,500 sack lunches a year.
Cards for Hospitalized Kids
SMIL teams held a family event and created over 400 holiday cards.
Toys for Tots
SMIL collects donations at our annual holiday party.
Andre House
SMIL teams served dinners at Saturday night meal services for the homeless. 550 to 650 meals are served every night.
SMIL School Supply Drive
SMIL collected supplies for Hohokam Traditional School.