Pink Polka Dots supports Children's expansion

Last spring, PPD spoke at a hearing in favor of Seattle Children's Hospital's expansion. Today, we are still supporting the hospital. Kelsey Josund, a founding member of PPD, was interviewed as a patient, volunteer, and guild member for the Seattle Channel's report of the hospital's expansion. Please watch the story here and support our wonderful hospital.

Check Presentation 2010

On Tuesday, January 12, PPD presented Dr. Olson with the first check of the year, got a tour of the lab, and celebrated all of our accomplishments in the steps towards curing brain tumors.

PPD on King 5 today!

Pink Polka Dot's segment for King 5 was aired again today at 7. If you saw us on TV and would like to join the fight against brain cancer, please see the "Make A Difference" section on the sidebar of this page.
We would also like to make 2 corrections to King 5's information, which was the same information aired a year ago. The Brian Waite Band concert that was mentioned at the end of the segment actually happened in February 2009. They also said that we have raised $100,000, but the up-to-date number is about $150,000.

PPD's successful year

At Dr. Olsen's lab this Tuesday, the Pink Polka Dots will be handing off the $51,256 we've raised this year. Our events in the past year include our third annual golf tournament, second annual dance, a benefit concert, and many craft sales. Some achievements we've made in the past year are winning the Golden Tennis Shoe Award, a feature in Teen Vogue, and many appearances on King 5 News.

Upcoming Events

This Sunday, January 10, PPD will hold our quarterly meeting at the Shoreline library. On Tuesday January 12th, the Pink Polka Dots will have a check hand-off to Dr. Olsen at his lab, and get a tour of where the research is done. This year's guild luncheon will be on April 22nd.

PPD in Teen Vogue again!

The Pink Polka Dots were featured in Teen Vogue's December/January issue (with Dakota Fanning on the cover) in a follow-up article in the "giving back" section.

Another Successful Golf Tournament

The third annual Sydney Coxon Memorial Golf Tournament raised over $43,000 for pediatric brain tumor research at Seattle Children's Hospital.

Masquerade Ball was a success!

The masquerade ball was great. We raised a total of $1380ish.
We'd like to thank a lot of people:
-The organizers, Sierra, Maki, Maddy, Kelsey, and Emma. They planned the event, advertised it, and ran it. Y'all are some epic kids.
-The parents, Joi Defoe, Eric Alef, Susan Berkman, Scott King, Greg Berkman, Ruth Kahle, Kim Josund, Marty Josund, Matt Howland, Don Koontz, Gary Josund, Judd Lees, and Jenny Muilenburg.
-The bands, VerleeRose and The Kleeners. Not only were the bands great, but VerleeRose manager Guy Fusman helped us out in vast proportions.
-The photographer, Erinn Hale. The pictures turned out great! (She took the pictures above, and the ones you've seen on Facebook.)

PPD Awareness Today

This morning, PPD members and other generous volunteers got to school early to hand out Masquerade flyers and ribbons at Shorecrest. We'd like to thank everyone who wore pink today, and everyone who came to help this morning. Don't miss the Masquerade Ball, which is in just two weeks from today!

The Papers Recognize PPD

After the Golden Tennis Shoe Awards, PPD was featured in their local newspaper, the Enterprise, and their school newspaper, the Highland Piper.

Guild Luncheon

The Pink Polka Dots Guild attended Children's Hospital's Annual Guild Luncheon today. We made $155 selling cards and crafts at our table.

Golden Tennis Shoe Awards

Senator Patty Murray honored The Pink Polka Dots Guild with a Golden Tennis Shoe Award yesterday. We had a great time at the event and we are very grateful to Senator Murray and everyone else who was there.
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Read about it in the PI

Golden Tennis Shoe Award

The Pink Polka Dots is receiving a Golden Tennis Shoe Award this year!

Senator Patty Murray is holding the 14th Annual Golden Tennis Shoe Awards soon. For those of you wondering what that is: in the 80's, a preschool program that Patty Murray taught was being threatened by budget cuts. She set out to stop this from happening, and the state legislator told her that she couldn't make a difference because she was "just a mom in tennis shoes." In spite of what they said, Murray stopped the budget cuts. For the last 14 years, Senator Murray has recognized 2-4 people/groups every year that do extraordinary things for others.

Congratulations, Pink Polka Dots members!

Helping out other Children's guilds

One of our members Charlotte Berkman is taking part in the Star Guild's American Girl fashion show. The Star Guild raises money for uncompensated care at Children's Hospital. Charlotte is dressed as "Samantha." The events take place this weekend.

Children's testimony today

Today, Pink Polka Dots founders Maddy, Kelsey, Sierra, and Charlotte went downtown to testify in favor of Children's Hospital's expansion.

Brian Waite Band concert, a success!

The Brian Waite band concert on Saturday was a huge success! The kids loved it. We raised $2,584.

PPD on Biz Kids!

Watch Biz Kids on channel 12 on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 to see the Pink Polka Dots!

Brian Waite Band concert!

The Brian Waite band presents 20,000 Volts Under The Sea, a rock 'n roll adventure. 100% of ticket proceeds and 10% of CD sales from this event will benefit The Pink Polka Dots Guild. The concert takes place at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 21, at 2 pm.

Set this as your home page!

By seeing www.pinkpolkadotsguild.com every time you log on, not only will you be more in the loop about the guild, but you'll also help boost our daily hits. Helping out is as easy as that.

PS, also add us at www.myspace.com/pinkpolkadotsguild to access more information and more photos of the guild. (If it asks for our last name, it's Dots Guild.)

Pink Polka Dots holiday e-card!

Send it to your friends, or check it out here.
Lots of thanks to our friends at StormRyder.com for creating and donating this e-card!
Happy holidays!

Check Presentation for $56,686.00

We held our first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year today at Children's Hospital. We also presented Dr. Olson with a $56,686 check from our last fiscal year, and worked on filming for our upcoming appearance on Evening Magazine.

$95,134 Total

The Pink Polka Dots Guild started in March 2006, and since then we've raised almost $100,000. We raised this money through our annual golf tournament, garage sale, dance party, card selling, donations and more. Thank you to everyone who helped!

Golf Tournament Raised $48,638!

Pink Polka Dots on Myspace

Go to myspace.com/pinkpolkadotsguild and add us!

Filming for Biz Kids today!

Today the Pink Polka Dots Guild got up early to be at our local bank at 8 a.m. and film for PBS's Biz Kids. After leaving the bank, we spent the rest of the day filming at Children's Hospital, where we also ran our booth outside the gift shop and raised $180. We'll update the website when we know when our episode of Biz Kids will be on.

Sydney Coxon Memorial Golf Tournament

Saturday, September 13, 2008
Legion Memorial Golf Course
Everett, Washington

Whether or not you can come to the event in September, you can always help us in our fight against pediatric brain tumors- any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated. We have a great matching funds program this year, the Coxon Family Foundation of The Woodlands, Texas, will match every donation to the tournament dollar for dollar, so your donation is doubled! To make your donation, click here.

Thank you for your support!

Sunday Farmer's Market

We raised $315 at the LFP Farmer's Market yesterday!

Lemonade Stand and Farmer's Market

Last Sunday, we made $300 at the Lake Forest Park Farmer's Market.


On Saturday, we made $350 at our lemonade stand on the Burke Gilman Trail.

Dance Party!

The dance party was a huge success! Everyone had lots of fun and we raised $1,800! Thanks to all the people who helped out and to all the people that came.

Teen Vogue Out Today!

The issue of Teen Vogue hit news stands today! Be sure to go out and buy a copy, and turn to page 38 for the Pink Polka Dots Guild. If you live in LFP/Shoreline, look for us in The Enterprise tomorrow, and if you don't, you can check it out online: http://www.enterprisenewspapers.com/article/20080515/ETP03/676062819/-1/ETP&template=ETPZoneSHLart

Children's Annual Guild Luncheon

Pink Polka Dots members went downtown today for Children's Hospital 101st annual guild luncheon. We raised $405 at our morning booth and learned about other guilds at Children's Hospital and about Dr. Olson's latest discoveries.

Pink Polka Dots Meeting

We had a meeting. Woopdedoo. Remember to keep you eyes out for the new Teen Vogue.

Please give generously

Donate your money to the Pink Polka Dots Guild! All of our proceeds go towards pediatric brain tumor research at Children's Hospital. You can also help us out by purchasing art card sets, buying the June/July issue of Teen Vogue, telling people about this website and attending our dance party. To find out how to donate, check out the pink dots on the right.

Teen Vogue Photoshoot

Polaroids of Sierra, Maddy, and Kelsey from the Teen Vogue shoot. Remember to pick up the June/July issue!

Teen Vogue Feature

The founding members of Pink Polka Dots were interviewed yesterday for the guild's upcoming feature in Teen Vogue magazine. The article will appear in the "Giving Back" section of the June/July issue. We hope that this opportunity will help spread awareness and raise money for our good cause.

Check presentation to Dr. Olson

November 28th the whole guild went to the Hospital to present to Dr. Olson the check for $26,699.96. That was all of the money that we raised from 06/07, the fiscal year. The money that we gave to him was the money that we raised through card sales, the golf tournament and donations.

The 2007 Guild Project Holiday Sale

Formally known as the Holiday Bazaar. This event will be held at Children's Hospital in the Sound Cafe Small Dining Rooms, 5th floor on November 16th. Hours to shop are 10-2. Please spread the word to family, friends and neighbors. We have a six foot table reserved and will need a couple more moms to help out. Please contact Joi if you are interested in helping.

Sydney Coxon Memorial Golf Tournament

The golf tournament on September 15th, 2007 raised 24,609!!! The check was given to Children's Hospital prior to year end, which put our guild's donations for the year at close to 27,000. On October 24th, we will be handing off a "big check" to Dr. Olson directly. This money will enable Dr. Olson to continue his brilliant research efforts for finding a cure for pediatric brain tumors. Everyone involved did a awesome job and as a group we want to send out a huge THANK YOU to all those who donated, golfed, ate and otherwise supported our cause.

Children's 100 Year Luncheon

Pink Polka Dots joined many of Children's Hospital's guilds at a celebration for their 100th anniversary. We made about $170 selling cards and luggage tags at our table, and the entire event raised $66,000. Pink Polka Dots was featured in a video, with a portion of our interview and clips of us at the hospital.

Children's 100th Anniversary

Children's Hospital is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Pink Polka Dots is going to be a part of this celebration by selling crafts and being a part of the Children's History Video. Guilds are a huge part of the fund raising campaign for Children's, raising over 31 million this year. Thank you to everyone who has ever helped our guild and any other Children's guilds.

KISS 106.1

We were on the radio, teling the guild's and Syd's story, on the Friday over mid-winter break (the 23rd). Hope you could tune in! If you couldn't, visit www.1061.com or www.jackieandbender.com around this time next year for more information, or even listen online!

Happy Birthday Children's!

Earlier this month, the founding members of the guild and the level two members (the younger sisters) filmed a segment for the Children's Hospital Centennial Video. They interviewed us and will interview many other guilds about what they do, why they created a guild, and why it's a good thing to do what they do. This video will be awesome!

The Pink Polka Dots Guild

The Pink Polka Dots Guild was started when we lost our beloved friend Sydney to a brain tumor. We named our guild "pink polka dots" because they were Sydney's favorite things. All of our proceeds go to pediatric brain tumor research at Children's Hospital. In our two years, we've raised over $40,000. Help us save more lives by donating! Make checks out to: "Pink Polka Dots Guild." Mail to: 18115 33rd Ave Ne Lake Forest Park, WA 98155