I was given the opportunity this year to chair my Children's Hospital Guild, after taking 2 years off while in London and missing it terribly. As most of you know, we put on the most spectacular Symphony each year. 65+ Guild Members work through out the year on PR, Marketing, Raffle, Silent Auction, Production ...you name it ...we do it...all to benefit Uncompensated Care (ensuring families who end up at Children's can afford treatment).
After taking 2 years off, it was the most rewarding treat to be part of the team again. Below are some pics from the night. If you want to read more about the big event, check out this great article which posted in the Seattle Weekly following our show! We're still waiting on the final amount fundraised, but regardless of the total, I can honestly say this entire experience made my list of 'Top 5 highlights for 2010.' Thank you to everyone who came to the show and supported the Guild along the way.
Just a fraction of the 'Symphony Guild' who made this incredible event happen
Our dear friend Matty, who is the founder of the Guild and creative genius behind the actual writing of the Symphony (along w/ serving as the executive producer and working to get 500+ artists to participate and sing/ play his music).
A packed Benaroya Hall...which holds 2,500 people!
Claire Nordstrom, who's 13 years old opened the show. Her voice is so special she accompanied Andrea Bocelli when he received his Hollywood star and sang his very famous song, 'Time to Say Goodbye. Blake Lewis, former American Idol and the most magnificent human beat boxer, also helped raise the curtains keeping us all on the edge of our seats.
Little Alfie (former Children's patient) received the 1st ever intestine transplant in the Pacific NW 3 years ago at age 8. Blessed with an ability to sing, this little boy brought down the house. Little Alfie now has a new intestine system and can enjoy life to the fullest. Amen.
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