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Elementary school pays it forward to Phoenix firefighters

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:10:00 EDT

A teacher at Garcia Elementary presented $500, but had no idea they would be presenting the gift to fallen firefighter Brad Harper's cousin, Eric Harper, who is also a Phoenix firefighter.

Classmates, teacher pay it forward to teen in tragic crash

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

Rebecca Rostron, a sophomore at Raymond S. Kellis High School, was walking to see a faculty talent show when another classmate in a pickup truck hit her at full speed.

Pay It Forward: Teacher returns to work day after losing home

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:09:00 EDT

Her students already depend on her wealth of knowledge and experience, but it wasn't until last week that they saw how dedicated she really is.

AZ woman with MS pays it forward to her inspiration

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:15:00 EDT

Stephanie Scovell is faced with challenges in life but is paying it forward to her inspiration who needs a financial boost to get around town.

Couple pays it forward to police canine that took bullet

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:33:00 EDT

Scott Clement and his wife, Sherri Clement, heard about Ivan on the news and wanted him to be as comfortable as possible while he recovered so the Clements are paying it forward to Ivan.

Pay It Forward: AZ teen volunteers thanked for their work

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:26:00 EDT

Every weekend, a group of about 30 neighborhood children volunteer to clean up the yards of residents who might have trouble doing it themselves.

Woman pays it forward to AZ pet rescuer

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:15:00 EDT

A Valley woman is paying it forward to a pet lover who has been rescuing animals abandoned in Arizona.

Co-worker pays it forward to man giving back to mourning families

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:10:00 EST

One Valley father spared no expense for his daughter's headstone, but after walking through the cemetery, he realized how many other families couldn't afford even a simple stone to honor their loved one.

Kidnapping victim pays it forward to detective

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 00:15:00 EST

On Nov. 28, 2011, she was kidnapped by men who dragged her off the street and threw her into their car.

AZ woman pays it forward to volunteer handyman

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:15:00 EST

After a Valley woman had her copper pipes vandalized, she was strapped for cash, until a stranger lent a hand.

Waitress pays it forward to boss who saved her life

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:47:00 EST

A Valley woman say she has her boss to thank for pulling her back from the grips of death.

Pay It Forward: Brave worker puts out school fire

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 8 Feb 2013 00:15:00 EST

It took months to make her home livable again after a fire, and when flames threatened a second time at her home away from home, she held the line.

Woman pays it forward to clerk for saving her life

Pat McReynolds — Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:22:00 EST

A clerk at Fry's grocery store in the Valley went above and beyond and has earned a loyal customer for life.

Dance studio pays it forward to generous costume director

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:15:00 EST

The students at Campbell's Dance Studio regularly display their moves in venues all over the world. But there is a woman behind the stage, usually buried in fabric, with a tape measurer always within reach.

Pay It Forward: Strangers save service dog's life

Pat McReynolds — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:55:00 EST

A hero dog is on the mend, her attackers are behind bars and her owner won't have to go into debt to help save her thanks to generous viewers.

Customer pays it forward to giving restaurateurs

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:04:00 EST

The couple's generosity has grown into a bit of a legend in Apache Junction.

AZ woman pays it forward to her volunteer movers

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 7 Dec 2012 07:40:00 EST

A Valley woman was moving from Casa Grande to Sun City West, but the movers she hired bailed on her on moving day and she was in danger of having to pay an extra month's rent.

AZ food bank recipient pays it forward to pastor

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:15:00 EST

Compared to the jumbo Powerball jackpot, $500 doesn't seem like much, but it can be stretched to feed hundreds of needy Valley families.

Friend pays it forward to AZ mom who lost son in tragic crash

Breann Bierman — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:15:00 EST

After a Valley mother recently lost her child in a tragic crash, her friend wanted to pay it forward to hopefully bring a brief moment of light to what has become a very dark world.

Mentor: Big Brothers Big Sisters changed my life

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:15:00 EDT

With the variety of guests and the wackiness of its host, it doesn't take long at Paul's Car Wash for hilarity to ensue, but there is a deeper story to the fundraiser.

Pay It Forward: Garden honors Casa Grande children

Pat McReynolds — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:10:00 EDT

Casa Grande has seen its share of terrible crashes caused by dust storms but the one Interstate 10 just before Christmas three years ago still haunts the community. Casa Grande is making sure their memories and those of all young people taken too soon will be remembered forever.

Friend pays it forward to young cancer survivor

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:30:00 EDT

At just age 13, Emmaleigh Butler has already been through so much, but rather than crumble, she has set out to make sure other kids don't have to face the same pain she's already endured.

Pay It Forward: Woman helps theater founder after fire, burglary

Pat McReynolds — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:55:00 EDT

Tragedy can strike anyone at anytime, but while a Valley family was still struggling to pick up the pieces from a devastating house fire, they were victimized again.

Church friend pays it forward to couple without A/C

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:21:00 EDT

The Othmans, even in scorching temperatures, even with mortgage and electric bills piling up and falling behind, they took in a struggling mother and son from their church who desperately needed a place to stay.

Pay It Forward: Classmates help man finish degree

Pat McReynolds — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:24:00 EDT

Nikki Hemenway made her husband promise that not matter what happens to her, he would finish his degree. His classmate, Bethany Guengerich, stepped in to help.

Pay It Forward: Valley teacher helping schools around the world

Pat McReynolds — Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:44:00 EDT

They have outfitted third world schools in Fiji with solar powered lighting and helped purify water at similar schools in Mexico.