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WHAT’S UP FOR WOMEN IN 2008

Here is a guide to annual events that honor and support women in the various aspects of their lives. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM ALL DATES.

KPLU GRADUATE DEGREE FAIR
JANUARY 9
Explore the next step in your career at this annual event held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. This year features a workshop by Carol Vecchio of the Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal.
www.kplu.org

GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY
FEBRUARY 1
This is the day to wear red in support of women and the fight against heart disease. Help raise awareness by going red in your own fashion.
www.americanheart.org

SEATTLE HEART BALL
FEBRUARY 2
10th annual gala with auction, dinner and dancing to benefit research supported by the American Heart Association and its work to educate the community about cardiovascular disease, the number-one killer of women.
www.americanheart.org

WOMEN TAKE HEART BREAKFAST
FEBRUARY 4
WSU Women’s Basketball Coach June Daugherty, who survived a cardiac arrest in 2007, will speak about heart disease at this annual breakfast to benefit The Hope Heart Institute.
www.hopeheart.org

WOMEN OF WISDOM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 15–16
16th anniversary celebration of spirit and community.
www.womenofwisdom.org

2ND ANNUAL BAGS & BOTTLES
MARCH 9
Fundraiser for the cancer support programs of Gilda’s Club Seattle will feature wine tasting from 30 wineries and displays of the latest handbag and purse designs from a host of local boutiques.
www.gildasclubseattle.org

NORTHWEST WOMEN’S SHOW
MARCH 28–30
20th year of this Northwest tradition for women with over 600 exhibits and 5 stages.
www.nwwomenshow.com

YWCA BENEFIT LUNCHEONS
MARCH–APRIL
In their 20th year, these luncheons support YWCA programs for women and their families. Keynote speakers in 2008 will include Patty Duke and Erin Gruwell.
www.ywcaworks.org

16TH ANNUAL ART OF DINING
APRIL 17
Annual gala benefits the Women’s Funding Alliance, the only independent funding organization in the Puget Sound region focused solely on the needs of women and girls.
www.wfalliance.org

15TH ANNUAL KOMEN PUGET SOUND RACE FOR THE CURE®
JUNE 21
Raises money for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.
www.komenpugetsound.org

SWEDISH SUMMERUN
LATE JULY
14th annual fundraiser the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research includes a 10K and a 5K run or walk in Seattle.
www.swedish.org/foundation

SEATTLE BREAST CANCER 3-DAY
SEPTEMBER 12–14
Fundraising/awareness walk covering 60 miles over 3 days.
www.the3day.org

WOMEN’S WELLNESS LUNCHEON
MID-OCTOBER
This annual luncheon sponsored by the Swedish Medical Center Foundation benefits the Swedish Mobile Mammography program.
www.swedish.org

NELLIE CASHMAN BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS BANQUET
MID-OCTOBER
Women Business Owners, a Seattle networking group, recognizes and honors women business owners who have enhanced the status of women entrepreneurs through their vision, perseverance, and leadership in business and the community.
www.womenbusinessowners.org

POWERFUL VOICES ANNUAL LUNCHEON
MID-OCTOBER
Powerful Voices works to improve the lives of adolescent girls in Seattle through the innovative evidence-based programs in public middle schools and in the juvenile justice system. This luncheon helps support their work.
www.powerfulvoices.com

“ON WINGS OF HOPE” GALA
EARLY NOVEMBER
The Hope Heart Institute hosts its 20th annual fundraising event to benefit its cardiovascular research and educational programs.
www.hopeheart.org

SEATTLE MARATHON
NOVEMBER 23
Annual event includes half and full marathons, walking half and full marathons and a kids’ marathon. Each year this race, one of the top 25 in the country, benefits a selected cause.
www.seattlemarathon.org