This November I had the pleasure of launching a one time Charity Gala benefiting Seattle Children’s Hospital with a really fantastic team. Colman Mitchell originally launched the project in Winter 2018, and I joined in Spring 2019. We were both really passionate about this as we had both been treated by SCH as children, so the cause was special to us. We felt that although we knew a lot of fellow students who had been treated there, now living in Bellingham, and yet there wasn’t a lot of awareness in Whatcom about the work that SCH and their Foundation does. We wanted to create a special event that people could get dressed up for (a PNW rarity), where we could showcase local sponsors, and raise money for the Uncompensated Care Fund.
“Step back in time and enjoy a fun evening while supporting an incredible cause!
We are bringing the glamour and excitement of the Roaring 20’s to our corner of the Northwest! The era will come to life through the timeless beauty of Bellingham’s iconic venue, Lairmont Manor. The event will feature gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent auction and more!
Our gala is in support of the Seattle Children’s Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund. Last year, Seattle Children’s Hospital provided $4,991,990 of uncompensated care for Whatcom County and $164 million for Washington State. These contributions are made possible through the support of a passionate and generous community. This event is an effort to increase awareness and support for the cause as it plays a vital role in our community’s youth and future change-makers.
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The event was Nov. 2nd, at Bellingham’s historic Lairmont Manor in Fairhaven, and it was fantastic. We ended up having about 50 guests, and about 20 sponsors! We were able to donate just over $8,000 to the Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation for the Uncompensated Care Fund. Although the members of our team are about to graduate, we would love to see future E levels continue the project annually, to grow the event!
