Pacific Office Automation served as a Phoenix Children’s Partner sponsor of the 18th annual Give-A-Thon, joining the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation for a cause that touches families across Arizona. The five-day event, held August 17-21, brought together local businesses, media partners, and community members — and this year’s campaign set a new record.
POA has supported the Foundation for 11 years.
A Record-Breaking Year
The 2026 Give-A-Thon raised $2.46 million, the highest total in the event’s 18-year history. Funds support art and music therapy, therapy dog visits, and other programs that bring children comfort and hope during treatment.
In recognition of its sponsorship, POA earned the title of Champion of Hope — reserved for individuals and organizations that go above and beyond for the hospital’s mission.
POA’s Contribution
POA contributed $20,000 to this year’s event, with nine team members on site supporting the initiative:
- Seth Miller
- Alden Darby
- Clinton Parker
- Melissa Berger
- Wyatt Gard
- Kashawn Shelton
- Natalie Graybill
- Kyle Pritchett
- Thunder Butler
That support extends beyond the event itself. Throughout August, POA’s Arizona team is running a sales incentive, “Give-A-Thon: Supporting Phoenix Children’s Hospital,” tying a portion of proceeds from every sale closed between August 3 and 31 to a donation for the hospital — turning everyday work into even greater impact for children and families in our community.
Why This Matters to Us
Giving back isn’t a side project at Pacific Office Automation; it’s core to how the company operates.
Mission Statement: Pacific Office Automation is dedicated to the belief that a team of individuals who constantly challenge each other will develop the skills and people power necessary to solve any problem, whether it’s for the customer, the company, or the community.
That mission is put into action through the company’s Pacific Purpose values, which guide every interaction, internal and external alike:
- Provide a Path – Our customers have a goal, and it’s our responsibility to help them reach a positive outcome.
- Prioritize Positive Experiences – We design our processes and service so customers consistently have positive experiences.
- Perform with Passion – What we do is worth doing. We provide the infrastructure that helps American commerce happen, and we’re proud of that.
- Push Past Predictable – We do the basics right, with excellence, but we also get creative and create game-changing, memorable experiences.
- Partner, Not Pitch – Our goal is never just a sale — it’s a win/win partnership where we have our customers’ backs.
This sponsorship is a natural extension of those values: a chance to Perform with Passion for a cause bigger than any transaction and to show up as a true partner to the community.
Congratulations to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation on a record-breaking year!
