Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 7, Issue 3, March 2003
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Curves holds food drive
Curves, a chain of franchise-owned fitness centers with locations throughout the area, will hold its annual "Food for Friends" charity food drive in March. Lisa Marie Kender, owner of Curves in Lake City, is offering those who bring a bag of non-perishable food items the week of March 17-21 to join her center with no service fee. Current members who bring in a sack of groceries, complete three workouts per week throughout March and lose either five pounds or five inches will receive a free "Food for Friends" t-shirt. All donated food will be given to local food banks. For details, call her at 367-6067.
Cancer support group
A support group for people with cancer, their friends and families is forming at Swedish Medical Center/Ballard Campus.
Swedish said those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their friends and family often feel alone, scared, helpless, depressed, exhausted, angry and confused.
By forming the support group the hospital wants to allow individuals to talk with others in the same situation, allowing them to learn new coping skills and exchange information in a safe, caring environment.
Meetings will be held every Wednesday from 3-4:30 p.m. on the Swedish/Ballard campus. For details, call 215-2160 or 781-6107.
Children's opens new building
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center has completed a new two-story office building located at 6901 Sand Point Way NE. The two-story, 100,000-square-foot building, known as Children's 70th & Sand Point, is located one mile north of the hospital's main campus. About 350 staff, representing 30 departments, will be based there. Previously, employees had been housed in offices in the Northgate and Lake City areas.
"The community, in particular our neighbors at 70th and Sand Point Way, have been very collaborative and committed to working with us over the years, from the time this five-acre parcel became available," said Treuman Katz, president and CEO of Children's.
Designed by HKS Architects and built by Sellen Construction, the building occupies about one quarter of the site. Open space, including outdoor gardens, eating areas and plantings, surround the parking area. The building will house a variety of functions, from the Center for Children with Special Needs to Children's consulting nurses. It will also be the location for the new child care center for employees, which opens April 1.
MS group seeks volunteers
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County is asking people to consider volunteering their time to help those with MS maintain their independence and quality of life. Volunteers will receive training and supervision to assist with a wide range of tasks including water therapy programs, teaching computer skills, visiting isolated individuals, providing transportation, shopping, yard work and other household needs. Massage therapists and hairstylists are encouraged to volunteer as well.
Also, those with MS, or who have a family member with MS, can provide information and support for others.
For details, call Volunteer Manager Gregg Robinson, or see www.msa-sea.org.