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Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:34 PM MST
|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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Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:24 AM MST
|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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Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 2:05 PM MST
|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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Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 10:17 AM MST
|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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Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:20 PM MST
|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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Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:10 PM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
“A little goes a long way."
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Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Surprise Squad helped give Patricia a new AC unit and fix her broken washer.
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Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM MST
|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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Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:07 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
“I just have continue to stay strong and just believe everything is going to be okay.”
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Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:07 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Earlier in the day prices had shot up by 20 cents, so drivers were thrilled to hear the news.
Phoenix Forecast
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:59 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Everyone there shouted ‘surprise’ and Gina gave her a bouquet of flowers
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 12:06 PM MST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 9:31 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
His mom gasped when she opened it and saw that the Surprise Squad was giving the family $5,000.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:18 AM MST
|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.”
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 7:00 AM MST
|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.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:21 AM MST
|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.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:31 AM MST
|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
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM MST
|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
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 11:10 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
With many people wanting to beat the heat this long holiday weekend by taking a road trip out of the Valley, Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad wanted to help drivers
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 12:53 PM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Caris reached out to the Surprise Squad when she became concerned about her best friend Sherri's health.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 12:18 PM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Many teachers use their own money to purchase supplies, and Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad wanted to help them.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 11:51 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
As a surgical technician, she’s witnessed firsthand the devastation of the pandemic. Then on Mother’s Day, a fire destroyed her apartment and displaced her family. Her Aunt Patty wanted to do something for her, so she reached out to Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad. This segment is sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 12:26 PM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Arizona’s Family’s Gibby Parra went to Fry’s supermarket gas station near 8th Street and Hatcher Road to pay for people to fill up their tanks.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 4:41 PM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Cindy told Maravilla the students are like her own kids and that she gets so much love from all of them.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:23 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Between Peralta’s surprise visit and the Surprise Squad gift, the day was definitely a home run for all involved.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 11:23 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, so the Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad wanted to personally thank some local teachers dedicated to educating children in the community.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 1:29 PM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
With the cost of gas so high, many people in Arizona are struggling. That’s why the Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers wanted to give out free gas.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 11:13 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Many residents of the Golden Sun RV Park in Apache Junction have a story about Bev, and they're all happy to share.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 8:51 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
The Surprise Squad thought Brayden and his family could use a happy distraction, which is why 3TV’s Olivia Fierro and the crew paid them an unexpected visit.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 4:23 PM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Nobody was yet filling up when the crew first arrived at the Fry’s gas station at 24th Street and Baseline Road, so Parra flagged down a car passing by and invited the driver to pull in for free gas.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 8:35 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad recently took a road trip to Black Canyon City to visit a community food pantry.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 4:04 PM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad thought it would be a great day to randomly surprise people in the community.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 11:51 AM MST
|By Mark Sheridan
Kim said the fire started in the attic above the bathroom in her room. She was working from home and noticed smoke.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 10:48 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Gibby Parra was the one spreading the news to delighted and grateful shoppers at a Fry's Grocery Store near 24th Street and Baseline Road.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 11:08 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"If there was a day to give away free gas, this would be it," 3TV's Ian Schwartz said.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2021 at 8:47 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Every day is a challenge for a Phoenix family with two brothers battling a severe disease.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2021 at 11:13 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"This is like being on a game show," Suzy laughed as she opened the second of two envelopes.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Band director Chesley Sharp thought the crew was there to do a feature story on their program and had no idea about the surprise.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 11:09 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Linda was born with cerebral palsy, and although it has limited some of what she can do, she still has a very independent spirit.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2021 at 8:00 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"We think you guys will inspire other teenagers, not just across the Phoenix area, not just across Arizona. We think you will inspire teenagers across the United States and maybe even the world to do the same."
Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 8:00 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"We've gone from living the life we're used to, to living a little bit more paycheck to paycheck."
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 8:06 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"I volunteer at a group home. But I've been sick for awhile, so I haven't been able to go there."
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 5:00 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
No A/C for two summers has been reality for Tempe resident Renee and her mom, and it’s not even the worst of their ordeals.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 8:53 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"I can't do a whole lot of stuff because of neuropathy and pain in my hands from arthritis, so he does everything," Aurora said of Joe.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 11:25 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"We’re going to pay for your gas. But that’s not it, Chris. Lots of times when people lose a family member there’s a lot of thing you have to do."
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 3:29 PM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Some Arizona families might be noticing it's getting a little more expensive lately when it comes to buying groceries.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 9:05 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Debbie was quite surprised when 3TV’s Tess Rafols and the Surprise Squad walked into her shop.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 at 10:14 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
"I love Payson. The thunderstorms coming in in the afternoon. The trees. The elk. Everything up there," Surprise Squad recipient Ann told Arizona's Family.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 10:57 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Todd lives in a Phoenix mobile home park, and he is known as the go-to guy in the neighborhood if you need something fixed.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Trae explained how he sets up the carts on display and makes sure they all have the ads in them for the shoppers.