PHX Reporter

Arizona Breathe Free, an ear, nose and throat clinic with locations in Scottsdale and Phoenix, hosted an event Feb. 22 that benefited the C4 Foundation and the foundation’s Arizona House project.

C4 Foundation is an organization that supports Navy SEALs and their families. 

"The C4 Foundation is truly remarkable, as it offers a transition from combat to home that is 10 times faster," said Matt Ghanem, founder of National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy, the parent company of Arizona Breathe Free.

"The SEALs have been dedicated to supporting us as Americans, so we are thrilled to be able to show our support for them,” said Ghanem, who attended the event. 

The Feb. 22 event, a “Heavies Happy Hour,” honored veterans and celebrated the group “Live Heavy Arizona,” a C4-affiliated group that is raising money to construct the Arizona House.

The Arizona House is a new venture by the C4 Foundation, which will provide lodging for Navy SEAL families to access the services of the C4 Ranch. Live Heavy Arizona is raising funds to cover the construction costs of the house.

The C4 Ranch is operated by the C4 Foundation, a 560-acre retreat 90 minutes east of San Diego meant for Navy SEALs and their families to rest and restrengthen their bonds and relationships, according to the organization's website. The C4 Ranch serves as “a sanctuary for Navy SEALs and their families to detach, live in the moment, and heal, with nature as the backdrop and neuroscience as the guide.” The ranch offers beautiful scenery, secluded cabins, recreational facilities, and many different programs to help visitors.

Ghanem and Dr. Manish Khanna co-founded National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy in 2018. The organization currently includes 20 clinics nationwide, including Arizona Breathe Free.

Before founding National Breathe Free, Ghanem held multiple leadership roles in the medical device industry, specifically in the Ear, Nose and Throat space. Ghanem has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University.

Arizona Breathe Free is an ear, nose and throat clinic with locations in Scottsdale and Phoenix, according to the organization's website. Their team includes Dr. John Stewart, one of the most experienced surgeons in the nation with sinus balloon technology.