Elevate Phoenix

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our very own Ann Meyers Drysdale! is being recognized with a OC Sports Award!

This year, the prestigious OC Sports Awards! Legacy Award goes to a true icon, pioneer, and inspiration: Ann Meyers Drysdale! 🏀✨

A True Trailblazer
Ann’s impact on the world of sports is immeasurable. From breaking barriers on the court to paving the way for generations of female athletes, her legacy is defined by courage, excellence, and dedication.

History Maker: The first player to be part of the U.S. National Team while still in high school.
Collegiate Legend: The first woman to receive a full athletic scholarship at UCLA.
Pioneer: The first woman ever to sign a free-agent contract with an NBA team (Indiana Pacers).
Voice of the Game: An award-winning broadcaster and executive who continues to lift up the game.

"If you don't try, you'll never know." — Ann Meyers Drysdale

Why She is Celebrated
At Elevate Phoenix, our mission is all about lifting up the next generation, teaching resilience, and proving that no barrier is too high to overcome. Ann Meyers Drysdale embodies these values completely. She didn't just play the game—she changed it forever, proving to our youth that with passion and hard work, any dream is possible.

Read more about the event! https://loom.ly/sWtHslc

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOAT!!!!!

Summer learning loss is real, but so is the solution. 🚀

In just a few weeks, kicks off our annual summer program for 500+ at-risk youth. We’re combining literacy and STEM with life skills, sports, and mentorship to ensure our students head back to school with confidence.

As our program grows, so do our costs. We need your help to make this a "season of breakthrough."

How you can help:
🚍 $100 helps transport hundreds of students.
⚽ $50 provides sports and exercise gear.
📖 $25 covers reading supplies.

Make your gift today and help a child succeed this fall: https://loom.ly/H6zydd8