Apr 08 2008
The John L Scott Foundation
When you list or sell a home with me, I make a donation to the John L Scott Foundation. The foundation was named after the founder of the company, and is dedicated to helping support children’s healthcare needs. In 2006 the foundation donated over $10,000,000 for more that 22 children’s healthcare facilities. These donations support uncompensated care, medical equipment, and family housing during medical treatment.
Some of the Washington hospitals who have benefited from the John L Scott Foundation include Central Washington Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center-Seattle, Children’s Village-Yakima, Deaconess Medical Center-Spokane, Harrrison Hospital-Silverdale, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital-Tacoma, and others.
In commemoration of John L Scott’s 75th anniversary, the Foundation also committed to several special projects, the Ronald McDonald House Teen Room, and Seattle Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center Play Yard.
The Ronald McDonald House was in need of a space for teens to hang out. As you can imagine, battling a serious illness is difficult on the entire family, but especially so for teens. Thanks to the Foundation, there is now a game room complete with furniture, pool tables, video games, and more.
Seattle Children’s Hospital was considering a play area for children, and everyone worked together to develop a ‘vacation play yard’, with faux sandy beach, sandcastles, boats, basketball court, park benches, and more. This ‘vacation’ helps children feel as if they are on holiday, rather than focusing on their illness. Thanks to John L Scott agents and other donors, this project was a great success.
When you purchase a home using a John L Scott agent, you also help comfort and support children in area hospitals and health care facilities. What a great feeling!
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