Page 22 April 2014 Children Helping Children event to benefit Steele Center By Sarah Stecko On April 12, at the Phoenician resort, sixty-five children will help raise money for the rising number of children with autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, Crohn’s/colitis and celiac. The 15th annual Children Helping Children Fashion Show and Luncheon has partnered with Dillard’s for the first time, to generate funds for the research of treatment at the UA Steele Children’s Research Center in Tucson. The event is hosted by the Phoenix women’s board of the Steele Research Center, otherwise known as PANDA, which has been creating fundraisers since 1999. PANDA stands for People Acting Now Discover Answers. According to the PANDA website, the children’s fashion show and other activities have contributed nearly $4.6 million to the Steele Center. “Whether it’s celiac disease, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, the occurrences of autoimmune diseases in children are increasing at staggering rates,” said Heidi Coupland, President of PANDA. This year’s fashion show features springtime clothing and the theme is “Through the Looking Glass, Anything is Possible,” a story of Alice in Wonderland. Last year’s was a vibrant circus theme called, “Under the Big Top.” While the majority of the models are nominated by PANDA Board Members or other community leaders, a set of triplets that are patients at the center will also be in this year’s show. According to the PANDA website, their mission since it was established in the 1980s, is to “support discovery processes that lead to improved treatments and cures for devastating childhood diseases.” Proceeds also are distributed to the internationally recognized physician- scientists who conduct the studies. “Each year, PANDA’s hard work is validated when we see the attendees enjoying the day and generously supporting our cause which will ensure the important research will continue at the Steele Center,” said Coupland. The highly demanded expansion of the research center will be taking place soon. The extension facility is called “Translational Center” and it will be opening in May at The Park office plaza on 44th St. and Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. “Their vision is to take the discoveries from the lab to the treatment of children by partnering with clinical enterprises in Maricopa County and beyond to all the children of Arizona,” said Darci Slaten, MA, Director of Communications and Marketing at the UA Steele Children’s Research Center. Thomas Rd. Indian School Rd. Central Ave. 7th Ave. • Open 5pm - 5am every night of the year • Treat newborns through 18-year-olds • Every patient seen by a pediatrician • X-ray and lab on-site • Accept most insurance and all AHCCCS • Discounts for cash payment • No appointment needed Arizona’s Only All-Night Urgent Care for Kids • Open 5pm - 5am every night of the year • • Every patient seen by a pediatrician • X-ray and lab on-site • Accept most insurance and all AHCCCS • Discounts for cash payment • No appointment needed 3600 N. 3rd Ave, Phoenix 602-412-4033 Visit our website for additional locations: www.GoodNightPeds.com 3600 N. 3rd Ave, Phoenix 3600 N. 3rd Ave, Phoenix Arizona Eye SPECIALISTS Visit our newly remodeled optical shop in Scottsdale! 7245 East Osborn Rd., #4 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 480.994.5012 – (Optical Shop) – 300 East Osborn Rd., Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 602.254.7255 – (Optical Shop) – 4915 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 114 Gilbert, Arizona 85234 480.830.0120 5620 W. Thunderbird Rd., #H-3 Glendale, Arizona 85306 602.547.2002 13555 W. McDowell Rd., Suite 102 Goodyear, Arizona 85395 623.209.0020 LASIK & PRK – Cataracts – Premium IOL’s Oculoplastics & Cornea – Glaucoma – Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy – Routine Exam – Contact Lenses Call 480.994.5012 to schedule www.azeyemd.com Barney and his owner, James Pike, help to raise funds for children’s research.

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