Mayday Foundation

Reflecting back on May Day when 27 drivers delivered joy (aka 750 bouquets) around Thurston, Grays Harbor and Lewis counties. Huge thank you to all who participated in this fundraiser to support local families coping with cancer while raising kids at home - purchasers, assembly volunteers, route drivers and paper cone makers.

And another big THANK YOU to our presenting sponsors - Bob & Sam Heck, Kiley Juergens Wealth Management.

We love your support Tumwater Family Practice Clinic. Thank you!

Looking for a driver to deliver 11 bouquets on May Day (Wednesday) in the Napavine/Rochester/Tenino area. Can you volunteer a bit of time to deliver joy? If so, email [email protected].

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Want to spread joy on May Day? It's the final hours to get in your flower order. Submit by Monday, April 8 and volunteers will deliver your May Day basket to anywhere in Thurston or Grays Harbor county.

https://maydayfoundation.org/shop/may-day-bouquets/

Thanks to Bob & Sam Heck - Kiley Juergens Wealth Management for being the presenting sponsor of our May Day flower bouquet. Their generosity means that most of the costs are covered and puts more money into the hands of local families coping with cancer. Flower orders due on April 8 for delivery on May 1.

https://maydayfoundation.org/shop/may-day-bouquets/

Dig out your contact list and send a beautiful bouquet on May Day to a friend, coworker, neighbor, teacher, coach, or anyone else in Thurston or Grays Harbor counties. Flower orders due by April 8.

https://maydayfoundation.org/shop/may-day-bouquets/

The beloved May Day flower fundraiser is open and ready for your orders. We'll deliver joy around Thurston and Grays Harbor counties on May 1. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Bob & Sam Heck - Kiley Juergens Wealth Management

https://maydayfoundation.org/shop/may-day-bouquets/

Kids impacted by cancer - scholarship application is now open to Thurston and Grays Harbor students. Last year we gave out $20,000!

Scholarship Sigrid Hardy, a wife, mother, friend, coworker and teammate, was a kind and forgiving person. Sig was known for her silly personality and deep love of animals. Sig passed away on April 12, 2018, le…

At this time Friday, we'll be filling STAC Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club with pickleball players. All the action makes it possible for Mayday to support local families coping with cancer while raising kids at home.

Flashing bracelets, delicious pizza, branded socks and more will be part of tomorrow's action!

If you missed this tournament, we'll be back in April with May Day flowers or you can always choose to make a donation.

https://maydayfoundation.org/donate/

For metastatic breast cancer patients, this researcher comes recommended by a local physician I adore. And the location is just down the road at Harmony Hill. Take a look.

A Phase 1/2 Study of a Group Model of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Cancer-Related Anxiety in Patients with Metastatic Cancer We Are Recruiting Now!

Oly Folks - check out this exciting event in its 4th year. And, stop by the Red Truck Baking Company and Simply Succulent Tiny Gardens stands. Both of these lovely women-owned shops are donating 100% of proceeds to support Mayday's mission!!

Come to our 4th Annual Lavender Festival.
August 5th and 6th. 10 to 4 . Parking is in the field next to
2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW Oly Wa 98502
Featuring local crafters and artists, Sweetlees Ice cream truck, Bulgogi hustle food truck, Red Truck Bakery. Elote Corn, Music, rock painting and Lavender in every form. U Cut, pre cut lavender products and more.
Welcome to the field of dreams

Pickleball Pandemonium is on! We're taking over STAC Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on February 10 for a wacky good time. No skills required. Early bird pricing ends on Saturday so register today.

https://maydayfoundation.org/pickleball-pandemonium/

For four consecutive years, Leslie Shahan has treated Mayday families to holiday cookie kits. The love she shows for people coping with cancer is evident. And, one of my biggest joys is seeing kids engaging in philanthropy. Thank you, Leslie, for making our Holiday Healing program special.

It's coming!! Planning started in early 2020 but now our newest fundraiser is a reality. Play pickleball, eat delicious pizza, bet on your friend's games and have a great time raising funds to support Mayday's mission.

Early bird pricing until January 1 so get your team's ticket now.

Pickleball Pandemonium Presented by Olympia Orthopaedics Associates Friday, February 10 6:00 – 9:00 pm Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Center Early Bird: $200/pair before January 1 $250/pair after January 1, until …

Let's give a huge THANK YOU to Black Hills Gymnastics Optionals Team who collected donations and assembled winter break family fun kits for 9 Mayday Foundation families. These totes are *packed* with movie tickets, meal gift cards, activity gift cards, games and all sorts of treasures to help families coping with cancer enjoy the holiday season. You are appreciated!

We're so close to our Give Local 2022 goal. This campaign, sponsored by Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, directly supports Mayday's mission. The lovely CFSPS just help us organize a time of community-wide philanthropy and cover the credit card fees. Plus, Mayday is eligible for a percentage of the Bonus Fund.

Learn more: https://spsgives.org/o/community-foundation-of-south-puget-sound/i/give-local-2022/s/the-mayday-foundation-dbnndxkh8

Thank you donors for making Give Local successful! There are still a few more days to Give Where You Live and support Mayday's mission.

https://tinyurl.com/2v6mud5p

Give Local 2022 kicks off today - a chance for the community to come together to support local non-profits through generous philanthropy.

Check out Mayday's story. If you are compelled to give, 100% of credit card fees are covered throughout the campaign, plus we're eligible for a Bonus Fund to stretch your donation further.

https://tinyurl.com/2v6mud5p

Three cheers for the amazing Amy Michelle who organized a kayak fundraiser called Headhunt on Headworks Fundraiser for Mayday Foundation yesterday through Washington Kayak Club. The generosity of kayak racers meant more than $2,000 was raised to support Mayday's mission. Thank you!!

A remarkable collaboration with Capitol City Honda to help a Mayday mom get into a reliable vehicle. Getting her daughter to/from cancer treatments in Tacoma was her biggest need and Chris & Kelly Levesque and the Honda team answered the call. Thank you so much!!

Our final in-person Going the Distance fitness event was a delightful (and warm!) walk through downtown Olympia. Thanks to Dr. Cobie Whitten and Ryan Moore, both champions of Mayday's mission, for leading the walk. All donations support Mayday's Sigrid Hardy Memorial Scholarship for kids impacted by cancer.

An awesome crew joined Dr. Rich Whitten and Dr. Jim Raymond in the Capitol State Forest for a mountain bike ride as part of our Going the Distance exercise challenge. You can still be a part of raising scholarship funds for kids impacted by cancer with our virtual challenge or joining us for a downtown Olympia walk on July 12.

https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Lacey/GoingtheDistance

Three awesome (free!) in-person events are coming up - all part of our Going the Distance event to raise scholarship funds for kids impacted by cancer. Go for a run on July 3, take a mountain bike ride on July 9 or a lovely downtown Olympia walk on July 12.

Thanks Olympia Orthopaedic Associates and Providence Olympia for the sponsorship.

Register for any of these free events here:

Going the Distance - A Hybrid Challenge to Benefit Local Kids Impacted by Cancer The Going the Distance - A Hybrid Challenge to Benefit Local Kids Impacted by Cancer is on Wednesday June 22, 2022 to Friday July 22, 2022. It includes the following events: Choose Your Own Fitness Challenge, Cycle 210 Miles around Providence Regional Cancer System Locations, Run/Walk 28.6 Miles fro...

The Mayday Foundation Recipient of the Thurston-Mason Health Care Champions 2022 Health Safety Net Award.

The Mayday Foundation was honored on Tuesday to receive the Health Safety Net award from the Thurston County Chamber and Thurston-Mason County Medical Society. The recognition is greatly appreciated.

The Mayday Foundation Recipient of the Thurston-Mason Health Care Champions 2022 Health Safety Net Award.

Last night was a beautiful evening for a social cycle to support Mayday's scholarship program. Come join us at Going the Distance - we have virtual and in-person events through July 22.

https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Lacey/GoingtheDistance

Going the Distance - a 30-day exercise challenge - started yesterday. Hooray to everyone who got in their steps or miles in the beautiful sunshine.

Join us for an in-person social cycle on Monday at 5:30 pm. Free!! Register now, space is limited. All donations benefit Mayday's scholarship for kids impacted by cancer.

https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Lacey/GoingtheDistance