Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Promotes Wellness and Sense of Community by Funding
Improvements to Quartzsite Town Park
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(PHOENIX –Nov. 10, 2014) – With a continued focus on
promoting health, wellness, and community, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is
proud to provide improvement funding to Quartzsite Town Park. In honor of its
75th anniversary statewide outreach campaign, “Arizonans First. Always.,” the
generous donation from BCBSAZ will be used for various park enhancements,
including development of the town’s first dog park. The much-needed park
improvements will encourage physical activity, community spirit and greater
enjoyment of the public space by Quartzsite residents and visitors.
Quartzsite Town Park is located on the northwest corner of
N. Plymouth Ave and Chandler. As the centerpiece of Quartzsite, it hosts
various community gatherings and events including an annual Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July
and Labor Day celebrations, car shows and a summer program for children. It is
enjoyed by thousands of people every year, especially when the population of
Quartzsite swells in the winter months with RV visitors in town for the gem
show and swap meets.
"The Town of Quartzsite is very thankful for the
donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona,” said Skylor Miller, Quartzite
Town Manager. “With this funding, the Town will be able to move forward with a
much needed amenity in our park."
“Quartzsite Town Park is a hallmark of the community that
serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors of Quartzsite alike,”
said Rich Boals, president and CEO of BCBSAZ. “We are happy to fund park
enhancements that will encourage increased physical activity, resulting in
better overall health and wellness in one of the communities we serve.”
The “Arizonans First. Always.” campaign has already visited
Pima, Maricopa, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Greenlee, Graham, Apache, Navajo and
Mohave counties. Following La Paz County, BCBSAZ will visit Coconino County. To learn
more about BCBSAZ and its 75 years in Arizona, visit azblue.com/birthday.
