Movies, Mirth, and Making a Difference!

Celebrate the joy of aging boldly with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Your laughter, your ticket, and your generous donations all power the AZ Senior Cares Foundation’s work for local seniors. Come for the movie—leave knowing you made a real difference.

Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Mary D. Fisher Theatre
4:00 PM

Coming Together to Care for our Vulnerable Seniors

AZ Senior Cares Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between vulnerable, low-income seniors and the vital care they need but often cannot afford. Through financial assistance and timely support, we make it possible for seniors to access in-home care, mobility equipment, crisis advocacy, essential medical supplies medical transportation and pet care. We partner with trusted healthcare providers and vendors to pay for approved services and equipment on behalf of seniors. Our work helps preserve dignity, safety and independence in the golden years. By collaborating with healthcare providers, community organizations and generous donors, we create a reliable safety net that empowers seniors to remain healthy, connected and independent for as long as possible.

AZ Senior Cares Foundation

20% of event sales will be donated

Community outreach and fundraising supporting seniors facing medically related hardships.

WHEN
Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

WHERE
Panda Express located at:
2160 AZ-89A Cottonwood AZ 86326
(928) 634-9906

How to Order

Online

PandaExpress.com or the App.

Enter 3862579 in the fundraiser code box

In-Person

Bring paper flyer

or show it on your smartphone

Order ahead or on the event day Monday, August 10, 2026

**Participating fundraiser guests are required to present a valid fundraiser flyer (paper copy or digital image) with each order to receive credit towards the fundraiser. Flyers may not be distributed inside or within the vicinity of the restaurant building, including, without limitation to, the restaurant parking lot before or during the fundraiser. Joomeoox Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (“PRG”) reserves the right to cancel any and all fundraiser events, if the Neighborhood Fundraiser Terms and Conditions are not followed. If the organization is not in good standing with the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, or the State of California (for California organizations only), then donations may not be made to the organization. You must present your unique code or a copy of this flyer (digital copies are accepted) at the designated date, time, and your Panda Express location at checkout. PRG will donate 20% of all pre-tax purchased made, provided that the organization retains a minimum of $100 in total event sales pre-tax. PRG does not charge the organization fees related to the event. Purchase(s) of gift cards do not count towards the fundraiser, but purchases made with gift cards will count. No portion of purchase is tax deductible. The donation from PRG to the organization is tax deductible. The organization receiving the donation must be a tax exempt organization. PRG will issue the donation check and provide an accounting statement to the organization within 45 days of the completion of the event. Participants in the fundraiser may request the total dollar amount donated to the organization by emailing communityprograms@pandarg.com or by submitting the question at https://community.pandaexpress.com/faq.

Stories from the Heart

"W. was a 96 year old widow living alone with heart failure, diabetes, and limited vision from macular degeneration. As her health declined, daily life had become harder and harder to manage, but she wanted to remain in her home for as long as possible. Then she fell and ended up in the ER with a head and back injury, and it became clear she could no longer live alone. A care facility was ready to receive her. Her ALTCS had already been approved, but the coverage had not started yet. There was a short but critical period where she could not return home, but there was no way to pay for immediate placement. Arizona Senior Cares Foundation stepped in to cover that gap until her long-term care coverage could begin."

"Mr. and Mrs. S, an older couple from Cornville, married for nearly 30 years, had always shared a loving life. The husband, once an easy-going and incredibly intelligent man, changed in ways that devastated his wife, and their marriage. He became paranoid, secretive, and angry, his sharp mind clouded by confusion and delusions. What neither of them realized was that dementia was slowly taking over. Unaware of his cognitive decline, he mismanaged their life savings, leaving nothing by the time his wife uncovered the truth. After several years of various struggles, they finally received a diagnosis: Lewy-body dementia, a condition that also impacted his autonomic system. The disease had not only taken his mind but had devastated their financial security. During a medical emergency that brought him to the hospital, an advocate from AZ Senior Cares Foundation saw the immense toll this journey had taken on his wife. The advocate connected her with Foundation resources, providing not only support for his care but also legal assistance and emotional support for her. After he passed, the Foundation’s guidance and compassion gave her a renewed sense of hope and the strength to move forward, honoring the memory of the man she had loved for so many years."

"Mr. T, a man in his late 60s with severe health issues, was living in a dangerous building with no safe place to turn on his limited income. After a major health crisis, he was sent home from the ICU with no medication management or proper care, simply because he couldn’t afford more. Placed in a shared living space with no professional support, he was left vulnerable. One night, he went without his medication for 48 hours, and by the time his roommate sought help, Mr. T was found alive but helpless and covered in ants. His prior stroke had left him unable to move, and he ultimately succumbed to his suffering. This tragedy could have been prevented with adequate resources and compassionate support. Access to basic care could have provided him dignity, safety, and, perhaps, saved his life. Your support can help prevent stories like Mr. T’s from happening again."

"Helen, a 68-year-old woman on hospice care, was referred to Arizona Senior Cares Foundation by Northern Arizona Hospice. Her condition was critical, and her adult son, who was her primary caregiver, was struggling with his own health challenges. He needed to attend his medical appointments and was unable to manage all aspects of her care, including changing her. Arizona Senior Cares Foundation stepped in to assess the situation and quickly provided a solution. They arranged for a caregiver to assist Helen for three hours a day, 5–6 days a week, ensuring she received the attention she needed. The Foundation’s support not only eased the burden on Helen’s son but also ensured that she was cared for with dignity and compassion during her final days. With limited financial resources, this support was a lifeline for Helen and her family. Arizona Senior Cares Foundation demonstrated a deep understanding of their needs and provided timely, compassionate assistance. Their efforts made a profound difference during a difficult time."

When Hearing Means Independence
S. has been completely blind for most of her life and lives alone. Despite having no vision, she has built an independent life for herself. Her hearing helps her manage medications, access important information, communicate with others, and safely navigate daily life. As her hearing aids aged, she learned that the manufacturer had stopped producing the filters needed to maintain them. She was told she would need new hearing aids. Unfortunately, her insurance does not cover hearing aids, and replacement was beyond what she could afford. For S., this was about much more than hearing. Because she is completely blind, her hearing serves as a critical connection to the world around her. Losing it would have placed her safety, her independence, and her ability to continue living alone at serious risk. When her hospice social worker contacted AZ Senior Cares Foundation, we began looking for options. Working with a local hearing aid clinic, we were able to find a way to update her existing hearing aids and keep them functioning. For S., preserving her hearing meant preserving her independence, her safety, and her connection to the world around her.