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THANK YOU!!
We would like to thank the
Washington State Legislature
for an increase in our bed capacity..

For the past 5 years, we have seen the number of newborns entering the nursery nearly double. With this increase, the associated expenses also doubled. PICC was finding it could no longer continue to absorb these costs and asked the state for help. On July 1, they responded by increasing the number of babies they would support to 17. Now, in addition to caring for more newborns, we can also provide better support to communities across the state.

With PICC’s costs running nearly 95% less than hospital care, the saving to taxpayers will also be evident. As our first increase in state funded beds in 15 years, we are so appreciative to those in the legislature who recognized the need and especially to Senator Margarita Prentice and Rep. Dave Upthegrove for spearheading the legislative support in both the House and the Senate. Thank you!

Senator Margarita Prentice Rep. Dave Upthegrove

LORRAINE COHEE

For 13 years, everyone at PICC has looked forward to Lorraine Cohee’s weekly volunteer shift. Her sunny disposition, hard-working nature, and gentle caring for the babies lighten the load and brighten the day. She’s long been one of the lead volunteers, who help with the training of those who are new to the job. The staff especially appreciates the irresistible homemade cookies she often brings. Now Lorraine tells us that the time has come for her to retire from her regular volunteer position. We will miss her terribly; but even more, we thank her for all the years and all the love she has given PICC’s babies.

FOUNDATIONS

The following foundations have provided grants that are currently helping to support PICC’s program:

Picsha Foundation

Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation

Danica Children’s Foundation

Lockwood Foundation

Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation

Catherine Homes Wilkins Foundation

Windermere Foundation

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Build-a-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation

Harrington-Schiff Foundation

Puget Sound Energy Foundation

Business Access Group

Puyallup Tribe Charity Board

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We are excited to announce that PICC has been chosen to be supported by the
Lawman 1000 Charity Ride
in 2008.

The Lawman 1000 motorcycle charity ride has been supporting non-profit groups across Washington State for the last 25 years. On June 28th, they will be heading out for their last ride as a group. Their destination is Lincoln City, Oregon. We have had the privilege to have been associated with this group of local law enforcement and fire fighters for the last 7 years and are so honored to be a part of this special event.

Everyone is invited to participate. Please visit the Lawman 1000 web site for information or you can call PICC and ask for Pam: 253-852-5352.

Hope you can join us!

THANK YOU 2007 Table Captains!!

The keys to the success of PICC's annual
Building the Future Luncheon are our terrific Table Captains. Each Table Captain recruits guests and organizes a table of ten for the event. Even more important than the donations made at the luncheon are all the new friends PICC makes in the process.

Interested in being a Table captain for the 2008 luncheon? We'd love to welcome you aboard!
Click here for more information.

Building PICC Brick by Brick

If you’re among those who contributed to PICC’s new building by purchasing bricks, come by and see the Brick Registry now installed in the lobby.

Purchaser’s can buy 1 ($35), 3 ($100), or 10 ($300) bricks in the Capital Campaign’s Brick by Brick Program. In lieu of engraving, these “virtual” bricks are registered in the name or names of the purchaser’s choice. You can see the registry list by clicking here.