The Thunderbirds , hosts of the 2014 Waste Phoenix Open , will distribute over $7 million to local charities, Thunderbirds Big Chief Tom King announced Oct. 27. The money comes from proceeds raised from the 2014 tournament. It marks the first time since 2008 that the Thunderbirds have raised more than $7 million from the tournament and the third highest charitable donation in a single year in tournament history, according to the Thunderbirds.