Guess who's back! And you know what they say...third time's the charm! After two amazing years, raising over $50,000 with the support of many wonderful Coug fans, Coug alumn, and Mary Bridge supporters, I am back at it again! I have a feeling 2024 will be our best year yet - Go Cougs :)

Your Tree Designer - Amy Winsor:

Two years ago, when another MultiCare Coug approached me about being a co-designer on a Washington State University tree for the Mary Bridge Children's Festival of Trees event, without hesitation I said, "I'm in!" and I've been hooked ever since. Getting to combine two areas of passion (being a Coug and working at Mary Bridge) for a great cause? It doesn't get much better than that. I attended WSU from 2010 to 2015 and earned both my bachelors and masters degrees in accounting. After a few years working in public accounting, I started working at MultiCare Health System and eventually made my way to Mary Bridge. I am now the Director of Administration & Strategic Business Development for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else!

After two amazing years, I think I might be a Festival of Trees lifer! I appreciate your support in making that dream become a reality.

The Cause: 

Each year, thousands of children come to Mary Bridge Children's. Thankfully, some of them only come once then they return to everyday life. But many children need care from Mary Bridge Children's for weeks, months, and even for years. And through these stories of children and families who spend years at Mary Bridge, you learn what makes Mary Bridge Children's so unique. Mary Bridge Children's Hospital has been providing lifesaving care and healing for more than 60 years with the help of champions like you.

How it works: 

Every dollar you donate will go directly to creation of this Washington State University tree! The funds will help me buy décor, swag, and amazing gifts to go with the tree (think WSU cornhole boards, Yeti coolers, golf carts, weekend stays in Pullman...the sky is the limit!). Every dollar we raise from auctioning the tree this December will go directly to the Mary Bridge Children's Foundation. Let us take your dollar and turn it into five as we sell, sell, sell that beautiful tree!

Want to donate a "thing"? Let us know and we can accept other "in-kind" donations as well (cool WSU items, your tickets to a game, etc.). 

All donations (monetary or in-kind) are eligible for tax write-offs!