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A critical service they provide is a Members of the Ahwatukee group
medical supply loan closet. The closet of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of
is one of the largest in the state. It the Sun donated $10,400 to AZPVA.
provides durable medical equipment, These funds will help maintain and
such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutch- repair the equipment in the loan
es, canes, toilet risers, tub transfer closet. Dawn Quinn, donation and
bench, commodes and more. outreach coordinator of AZPVA,
expressed her gratitude, “We are so
After serving veterans, the closet excited to receive the donations from
provides equipment to the commu- 100+ Women Who Care and cannot
nity, free of charge. Individuals who wait to continue our work assisting
cannot afford it, or their insurance veterans and other members of the
does not cover the cost of the equip- disabled community.”
ment, are encouraged to reach out to
AZPVA. The loan closet address is To learn more about AZPVA and
5015 North Seventh Ave. in Phoenix. their veterans’ services, visit
www.AZpva.org. 100+ Women
The AZPVA closet also accepts med- Who Care Valley of the Sun meets
ical equipment that is new or gently quarterly and welcomes guests who
used. Equipment must be in good have a heart for giving. Register for
Dawn Quinn, working condition. AZPVA may make their November 5 giving circle in
Peter Quinn, an exception to these guidelines if the Ahwatukee or learn more at
Diego Suazo, equipment is in high demand, of high www.100wwcValleyOfTheSun.org.
and Scott value, or unusual to access.
Gehrke.

community impact

By Kim Tarnopolski
Heating
Heating Submitted photos
Cooling
Cooling
Plumbing
Plumbing 100+
Electrical
Electrical
Drain Cleaning Women
Drain Cleaning

Know a student athlete between 13 and 18 years old who has shown
outstanding character or good sportsmanship? They could be the WHO CARE SUPPORTS VETERANS
winner of a $10,000 scholarship.
Go to www.parkerandsons.com/character-counts-scholarship/ for details! In 2018, there were over 18.2 million United States veterans. More
than half a million men and women who have served and sacrificed
• FREE Estimates for our country live in Arizona. That’s about 1 in 10 adults.
• FREE Service Call (with Repair) In August, members of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun
• Winner of BBB Torch Award for Ethics learned of an organization that serves local veterans. The Arizona
• No Extra Charge for Nights Weekends Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (AZPVA) champions
or Holidays and honors U.S. veterans. This nonprofit takes action to improve
• 24 Hour, 365 Day Emergency Service the lives of U.S. military veterans who have experienced spinal
• Licensed - Bonded - Insured cord injury or spinal cord disease/dysfunction and disability.

(480) 963-1829 East(480) 963-1829 East The AZPVA does this through advocacy for proper health care,
improving public accessibility, communication, education, and the
(602) 273-7247 Central(602) 273-7247 Central ROC 152656 promotion of activities and sports. They want to ensure each veter-
www.parkerandsons.comwww.parkerandsons.com ROC 152654 an receives the full benefits earned through service to our nation.
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