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When Arizona's Family Surprise Squad found out a former employee named Robin was facing a...

Surprise Squad helps former Arizona’s Family employee battling cancer

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 9:13 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
When Arizona's Family Surprise Squad found out a former employee named Robin was facing a serious health battle, there was no question that we wanted to help.

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A special needs teacher's aide who experienced a medical emergency received a big surprise...

Two former students surprise Arizona teacher with $5,000

Updated: Sep. 30, 2024 at 8:24 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
When a teacher for kids and young adults with special needs experienced a health crisis that took him out of school, his former students and parents wanted to do something special for him. That's when they contacted the Surprise Squad!

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Mary told Ian she was overwhelmed by this act of kindness.

Phoenix Fry’s shopper touched by heartwarming gesture from Surprise Squad

Updated: Sep. 27, 2024 at 11:53 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Ian Schwartz and Arizona's Family Surprise Squad gifted several Fry's gift cards to two deserving ladies.

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Arizona's Family ventured to the Fry's at 7th Avenue and Camelback Road.

Surprise Squad stops by to wow shoppers at central Phoenix Fry’s

Updated: Aug. 27, 2024 at 5:38 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad paid a visit to Fry’s Food Stores at 7th Avenue and Camelback Road to surprise some lucky shoppers with $200 gift cards

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In the 1990s, she played a key role in bringing together environmentalists, ranchers and...

Surprise Squad celebrates 102-year-old Arizona woman who help revitalize population of endangered wolf

Updated: Aug. 23, 2024 at 8:34 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
In the 1990s, she played a key role in bringing together environmentalists, ranchers and lawmakers in order to bring the animal back. This segment is sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers

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Treasures 4 Teachers in Tempe is a school supply store that sells education-related items to...

Surprise Squad helps purchase classroom supplies for Arizona teachers

Updated: Jul. 25, 2024 at 10:19 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
The Surprise Squad crew went to Treasures 4 Teachers in Tempe to help teachers pick out supplies needed for the classroom this school year.

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Displaying her giving spirit, Jo Ann said she planned to give the money back to the pantry.

Volunteer plans to give food pantry $5K she was awarded from Surprise Squad

Updated: Jun. 28, 2024 at 10:10 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Not only does she make sure the pantry is stocked and food and hygiene products are delivered to those who can’t get out of their homes, but she’s always keeping an eye out for others.

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The Surprise Squad was out at a Fry’s Mercado in west Phoenix

Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 12:30 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Armed with a handful of $200 gift cards, Gibby Parra and Arizona's Family Surprise Squad went to Fry’s Mercado to surprise some lucky shoppers.

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Litchfield Elementary School special education teacher Monique was awarded $5,000 by Valley...

Surprise Squad gifts special needs teacher $5,000

Updated: Jun. 3, 2024 at 9:09 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad paid a special needs teacher a visit and brightened her day.

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Gibby Parra and Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad went to Fry’s Food Stores to surprise some...

Surprise Squad gifts grocery gift cards to lucky shoppers in Phoenix

Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 10:19 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Gibby Parra and Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad went to Fry’s Food Stores to surprise some lucky shoppers by handing out $200 gift cards to help pay for groceries.
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Surprise Squad returns to Fry’s with a gas giveaway in west Phoenix

Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 11:52 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Although gas prices overall are coming down in recent weeks, it still puts a dent in people’s pocketbooks to fill up their tanks

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Mesa school principal given $5,000 by Surprise Squad

Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Last fall, she was diagnosed with cancer. But Jenna at Montessori Education Centre in Mesa didn’t let that slow her down,

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Valley woman awarded for giving back to those undergoing chemotherapy

Updated: Apr. 9, 2024 at 9:41 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Sue co-founded Tammy’s Totes, a local nonprofit that delivers gift backs to people undergoing chemotherapy

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The man got visibly emotional and said, “Thank you, Gibby."

Gibby is back on the Surprise Squad, helping folks get some free gas

Updated: Mar. 26, 2024 at 3:13 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Arizona’s Family’s Gibby Parra and Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad went to a Fry’s Fuel Center in Glendale to pick up the tab for some lucky drivers.

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Meet Wendy.

Surprise Squad awards $5,000 to Phoenix nonprofit worker helping homeless

Updated: Mar. 22, 2024 at 9:21 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Circle the City is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix with a very special supervisor named Wendy.

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Norine Richardson is a former attorney, retired judge, community activist, and founder of the...

Norine Richardson lives life with ‘power, passion, and purpose’

Updated: Mar. 5, 2024 at 9:26 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
She’s influenced countless of children and young adults over the decades and still stays in touch.

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The Arizona's Family Surprise Squad helped some shoppers with their groceries, sponsored by...

The Surprise Squad was out at Fry’s Food in west Phoenix

Updated: Feb. 27, 2024 at 10:58 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Ian Schwartz and the Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad went to a Fry’s Food Store in west Phoenix Tuesday morning to help some lucky individuals out!

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Former Mesa cop awarded for helping those with addiction

Updated: Jan. 31, 2024 at 9:10 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
The former Mesa police officer has been featured several times about his emotional yet inspiring journey.

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Surprise Squad gives away gift cards at Fry’s grocery store in Tempe

Updated: Jan. 30, 2024 at 1:27 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
When Gibby first arrived he was approached by a woman named Angela who said she and her mother watch him almost every morning

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These two Arizona's Family viewers immediately recognized what was going on and called us over.

Surprise Squad gives away gift cards to Phoenix Fry’s Food shoppers

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 11:56 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
The Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad team wanted to spread some holiday cheer and went to the Fry’s Food Store at 7th Street and Baseline Road to surprise some of the morning shoppers.

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The family was also gifted $5,000.

Surprise Squad helps gift Arizona boy a trip of a lifetime to Orlando

Updated: Dec. 12, 2023 at 12:02 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
“Derek was born with a congenital heart defect,” his mom said.

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The two of them have become so close over the years that Epi now calls her ‘Grandma Lorei.’

Surprise Squad honors good neighbor with a special gift

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 9:46 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Dolores wanted to recognize Epi with a visit from the Surprise Squad!

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Surprise Squad, sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers, went to a west Phoenix Fry's Food and gave...

Surprise Squad was at a west Phoenix Fry’s to find some Thanksgiving shoppers

Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 11:47 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
One of the shoppers was a dad with his young son who just had a tooth taken out, so they were at the store to cheer the boy up by buying some pumpkins.

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Gibby went out to a Valley Fry's gas station for another round of fuel giveaways!

Surprise Squad heads to Phoenix Fry’s for another gas giveaway

Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 11:50 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
There wasn’t much traffic at the Fry’s Fuel Center at 43rd Avenue and Northern when we first arrived.

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Robert is a courtesy clerk loved by both customers and fellow employees. Surprise Squad is...

Surprise Squad helps Sun Lakes store clerk who’s loved by customers

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:46 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Robert is a courtesy clerk at a Bashas' store in the East Valley who's as popular among employees as he is with customers.

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Sky-high gas prices are continuing after Labor Day; so the Arizona's Family Surprise Squad...

Gas prices still up after Labor Day; Surprise Squad helps offer relief in Phoenix

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
“What a lucky day for me,” one woman told Gibby with a big grin.

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Bambi takes in unwanted dogs, many of which are injured or sick and need second or third chances.

Surprise Squad helps woman who puts her rescue dogs’ needs first

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:37 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Bambi takes in unwanted dogs, many of which are injured or sick and need second or third chances.

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Sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers.

Surprise Squad helps out Glendale residents; gives away gift cards at grocery store

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 5:55 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
It comes as the credit card debt in the U.S. surpasses more than $1 trillion.

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Tiana got a new air conditioning unit, courtesy of Penguin Air, Plumbing & Electrical.

Surprise Squad helps Avondale woman in need of AC amid intense heat wave

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 2:01 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
She knew she needed to get a new one and had been saving her money to buy it, but a health issue wiped it all away.

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Some Phoenix families got a little boost to their grocery budget thanks to the Arizona's...

Surprise Squad hands Fry’s gift cards to families in central Phoenix

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 11:46 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Amid inflation, many families are having trouble making ends meet, and shopping for groceries can be challenging.

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‘Control Alt Delete’ helps Arizona domestic violence victims, gets Surprise Squad visit

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 8:49 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
They have been instrumental in more than 13,000 escapes, including helping more than 26,000 children.

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Arizona's Family's Colton Shone surprised a woman named Felicia in a special way on Wednesday.

Surprise Squad drops by Phoenix Fry’s gas station for giveaway

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 11:15 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Arizona's Family's Colton Shone surprised a woman named Felicia in a special way on Wednesday.

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Surprise Squad helps out Tempe woman who knits blankets for those staying at the VA hospital

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:34 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Bill said that both of Linda’s parents served in World War II and that was a big motivation for Linda to knit the blankets.

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While the lines were non-existent when the giveaway started it only took a few minutes for...

Memorial Day is around the corner, so the Surprise Squad helps Arizonans fuel up

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:24 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
At first, there weren’t many cars filling up so Gibby went out to the main Fry’s parking lot

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Jeanie started Project Sleep Tight back when she was a teacher in Gilbert, AZ, with her...

Surprise Squad awards $5K to founder of child charity Project Sleep Tight

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 2:05 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Jeanie said during the holidays, she often has plenty of volunteers and many donations, but those tend to go away when the summer months roll around. Jeanie often has to use her own money to cover expenses.

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The Surprise Squad dropped by a Glendale Fry's location Tuesday to help bring some folks some...

Surprise Squad drops by a Fry’s gas station in Glendale

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 10:17 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
The Surprise Squad dropped by a Glendale Fry's location Tuesday to help bring some folks some much-needed joy.

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Beverly is known for helping others, and now the Surprise Squad is here to help her.

Surprise Squad helps woman who’s known for helping others

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:20 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Beverly plays the piano and organ at a number of churches in the Valley, while also staying involved in prison ministry and hospice.

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Surprise Squad gas giveaway hits up Fry’s grocery store in north Phoenix

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:10 PM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
“A little goes a long way."

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Surprise Squad jumped in to help a Sun City widow who was struggling with home repair issues.

Surprise Squad helps repair Sun City widow’s AC unit, washing machine

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Surprise Squad helped give Patricia a new AC unit and fix her broken washer.

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Surprise Squad gives deserving Tempe residents free gas, money

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
It’s another month in the 2023 history books, and the Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad is back around to help deserving Arizonans

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Jennifer has been struggling to pay bills since her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and...

Surprise Squad helps mom struggling to pay daughter’s mounting medical bills

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:07 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
“I just have continue to stay strong and just believe everything is going to be okay.”

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Free gas was given away in Mesa Tuesday morning.

Surprise Squad gives away free gas to frigid commuters at Mesa Fry’s Fuel Center

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:07 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Earlier in the day prices had shot up by 20 cents, so drivers were thrilled to hear the news.

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Cindy Jones is the principal at Legacy Traditional School in Mesa, and after all the hard...

Mesa principal awarded $5,000 by Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:59 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Everyone there shouted ‘surprise’ and Gina gave her a bouquet of flowers

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Surprise Squad is sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers | Arizona's Family's Ian Schwartz...

Surprise Squad pays drivers’ gas in Phoenix to save them cash for Christmas

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 12:06 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The crew and our very own Ian Schwartz went to the Fry’s Fuel Center to buy gas for some lucky folks.

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Braeden is getting the vacation of a lifetime that he, and his family deserve.

Phoenix teen surprised with a trip of a lifetime

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 9:31 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
His mom gasped when she opened it and saw that the Surprise Squad was giving the family $5,000.

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The Surprise Squad visited a Fry's Fuel Center to pay for customers' gas.

Surprise Squad gives the gift of free gas in west Phoenix

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:18 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
“I love helping people out,” Ian Schwartz said with a smile. “Your Valley Toyota Dealers trying to make Christmas just a little brighter for folks in the Valley.”

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Crystal's upbeat attitude is part of the reasons two different friends nominated her for a...

Surprise Squad gifts $5K to Arizona mother, domestic violence survivor

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 7:00 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Crystal said it had taken her many years, but she left a domestic violence relationship and moved back to her home state of Arizona with her kids.

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A deserving woman got $400 from your Valley Toyota Dealers and Arizona's Family.

Gas prices are still high, so the Surprise Squad takes to the streets to help Phoenix families

Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:21 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
With the holidays right around the corner, most people would rather spend their hard-earned money buying presents for loved ones instead of filling up the tank.

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Gibby Parra went out to the Fry's on 43rd Ave & Cactus to hand out some free gas.

Surprise Squad gives away more free gas to Phoenicians in September

Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:31 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The crew went out to the Fry’s gas station at 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road to see who they could help

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The Surprise Squad helped a Valley mom afford to buy a special mattress to help her arthritis....

Surprise Squad helps Valley mom afford low-air-loss mattress

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
She was in a car accident that left her a quadriplegic, essentially paralyzed from her shoulders down. This segment is sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers
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