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Although the event was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Winter Classic returned to the Diamondbacks’ stadium for December 2021. The event represents a partnership between the team and University of Phoenix and brings holiday delight and hope to hundreds of local Arizona school children.
“The Winter Classic is one of our premier giving events taking place here with the kids,” said Derrick Hall, Diamondbacks president and CEO in a video recap from the December 10 event. “Last year we had to skip it because of the virus,” he said, adding that this year they spread the event over three days, inviting one school to participate at a time in order to hold the event safely. “We had to pivot,” said Hall, “but it’s only because we love this event so much, we care about these kids, we want them … Read More