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- EIN 20-4541819
- (206) 987-4846
- Po Box 5371 Msc 818-fi Seattle WA 98145-5005 USA
- www.pinkpolkadotsguild.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Specialty Hospitals
Mission: The pink polka dots junior orthopedic guild (jog) was founded in memory of sydney coxon to support seattle children's hospital (a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt hospital) by raising awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumor research. Sydney was only 11 years old when she died in early 2006 after her battle with a virtually untreatable brainstem glioma, a rare type of brain tumor. When the guild was formed in march 2006, the three founding members were in 6th grade. They are now in college and the guild has grown to include more friends of sydney, the guild members' younger sisters, and their friends and family members. After witnessing sydney's heartbreaking fight with her illness, the guild members don't want any other child or family to face the same experience. It is the goal of the pink polka dots jog to raise enough money for researchers to find a cure or more effective treatment for brain tumors. The funds raised support the groundbreaking research of dr. Jim olson.
Programs: The pink polka dots jog is a member of the seattle children's hospital guild association, a tax-exempt fundraising entity of seattle children's hospital. The hospital provides pediatric patient care, medical research, teaching of pediatric residents and other healthcare providers, as well as advocacy for children in the pacific northwest. In fiscal year 2017 the pink polka dots jog held its annual sydney coxon memorial golf tournament, benefit dinner, and silent auction. In addition, guild members sell printed and handcrafted cards and other merchandise made by guild members at holiday bazaars and other events, throughout the year.