The Hope is in the Research

Friends for Life Guild was inspired by Natalie in 2006 and is constantly fueled every year by courageous children who have undergone or are going through cancer treatment. To this day, Natalie’s family passionately leads the guild to benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital Childhood Cancer Research program. Together, we hope to find a cure and make a difference in the lives of young people battling cancer. 

History of Friends for Life Guild

In 2006, Friends for Life Guild came up with the idea to sell uniquely designed hand blown glass ornaments that could be inspired by an child ambassador that had or has cancer.  Shortly thereafter, we also decided to add in votives to symbolize our ‘hope’ in the research. We work with a local Washington glass artists to help with the process in designing hand-blown glass ornaments which are as unique as each of our ambassadors. For the past several years, we have been working exclusively with Art by Fire in Issaquah, Washington. Each year we have increased our ornament sales with the help of our loyal customers. All proceeds benefit Childhood Cancer Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital.  Each ambassador has the option of directing the funds raised during their year to a specific research effort.  We are honored to have supported many research efforts at Seattle Children’s since the inception of our guild.  

If you would like to learn more about our guild, or lend a helping hand please contact us at info@friendsguild.org

About Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild Association

Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild Association is the largest, all-volunteer fundraising network for any hospital in the nation. It serves as an umbrella organization for nearly 500 groups of friends, families, co-workers and community members who donate their time and resources to support Seattle Children’s. Located in Seattle, Washington, Children’s treats children in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and beyond.