GiveBIG 2013

What is GiveBIG?

• GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event designed to inspire people to give generously to local nonprofits.
• GiveBIG is a way for you to stretch your donation dollars! Donations made from midnight to midnight on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 to Kindering and other nonprofits through The Seattle Foundation’s online giving center will be matched by The Seattle Foundation and GiveBIG’s corporate sponsors, who have put $500,000 into the “stretch pool.” Additionally, a special Kindering family, Kevin, Cindi, Kiera, Cailin (a Kindering alum!) has agreed to match donations to Kindering through GiveBIG!
• This means that any donation you make to Kindering through The Seattle Foundation’s Online Giving Center will be stretched even further.
• In 2012 GiveBIG raised $7.4 million to support over 1,200 nonprofit organizations in our community. Kindering alone raised more than $32,000!

How can I participate in GiveBIG?

• Save the date! May 15, 2013 between midnight and midnight is the only day your donations will be stretched!
• Donate to Kindering on May 15 through our page on the Seattle Foundation’s website. No donation is too small, especially because donations made on May 15th are available for matching funds.
• Spread the word! Email, Facebook, Tweet or just call your friends and family to let them know about this unique way to support Kindering. Send them the link to our page on the Seattle Foundation’s website so they can get involved.

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Pediatric Associates Speaker Series

We're pleased to announce the 2013 Pediatric Associates - Kindering Speaker Series. All of these free parent workshops are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the Wednesday evening indicated, at Kindering.

Individuals who are interested in attending must RSVP to Joe Cunningham by calling or email to . Space is limited. There is not childcare available for these evenings.

The dates scheduled are as follows:

March 27, Wednesday, “Planning for the Future: Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts and other Planning Issues for Families", Suzanne Howle, J.D., Thompson & Howle, P.S.

April 24, Wednesday, “Building Relationships for Your Child’s Success”, Cathy Murahashi, Parent to Parent Coordinator, ARC of King County.

May 22, Wednesday, ““Better Bedtime: Common Behavior & Biological Sleep Issues in Childhood", Dr. Hiroko David, Pediatric Assciates.

June 26, Wednesday, “How to Raise a Cavity-Free Child", Dr. John Liu, DDS, Eastside Pediatric Dental Group.

September 25, Wednesday, “Newborn Care Simplified", Dr. Brianna Label, Pediatric Associates.

October 23, Wednesday, "Feeding A Toddler: Parent-Tested and Pediatrician-Approved Tips for Frustrated Parents."

Many thanks for joining us!

For questions, please contact Joe at or email him .

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Walk of Courage Tours

Please join us for a one-hour tour and meet some of our courageous children. Continental breakfast will be served.

You will witness their smiles, their determination and bravery.Learn from our families about their unexpected journey raising a child with special needs. Meet some of our professional staff and learn about Kindering Center's state-of-the-art early intervention programs and therapies.

You won't be asked to make any financial contribution, your time and your feedback are the gifts that we are seeking.

Upcoming Tours: April 17th, May 15th and June 19th. Tours take place at Kindering from 9am-10am.

Please call Joe Cunningham to RSVP at or email him .

We welcome you organizing a fundraising/awareness event in your community and reaching out to your family, friends and colleagues to support children with special needs. Please call us to talk about your interests at or email .