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With suggestions from others who knew Stu and loved him, we devised this list for anyone who might wish to make a donation in Stu's name.

Treehouse: This nonprofit supports foster kids in Washington state, providing academic support, free tickets to great events, support for extracurricular activities, including sports, music and dance and more. Stu started supporting this great organization years ago. We have our own webpage:
http://treehouse.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1055101&lis=0&kntae1055101=5C6861E663F24830A4112DA0685FE42E&supId=416387221

Harborview Hospital's Mission of Caring Fund: From the minute Stu was brought into Harborview’s Emergency Department in 2012, this amazing trauma hospital treated him very well. Andi believes that they saved his life, from his initial stay in the ICU for 60 days to his evaluations for rehab, cardiac care, the shunt, all the tests and support he received, as well as the emotional and moral support they provided to her in every aspect of Stu’s care. As the webpage about this program states "UW Medicine physicians and staff who work at Harborview provide the best in care for everyone who walks through the medical center's doors, whether or not they can afford to pay. This fund supports programs and services that help medically underserved patients." Stu had no insurance when he had his stroke in 2012. We wish to pay forward for the next person who might benefit.

The donation goes through the University of Washington Foundation. Online at http://depts.washington.edu/givemed/give/?page=make&source=hcmiss. You can also send a check to the UW Foundation, indicate "Mission of Caring Fund" in memory of Stu Shiffman, and mail it to UW Medicine Advancement, Box 358045, Seattle, WA 98195-8045.

These two organizations will provide Andi with regular updates on donations.

If you'd rather choose another way to honor Stu, a number of progressive causes would be appropriate. These might include the ACLU, (https://www.aclu.org/donate/join-renew-give?ms=web_menu_gift) or
Southern Poverty Law Center which currently has a program to match donations (through December 31). https://donate.splcenter.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=463
Or by mail at Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104

Still with me? The links on this blog to The Bue Card, the Matthew Shepard Foundation, the International Rescue Committee and even Kiva would also suit Stu's way of thinking.

And sorry about all the wrong little bits in here - I read it days later and realized our cut and paste was lousy. Hope you can read it.
Thank you.
Andi

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2014-12-10 1:41 AM Giving in Stu's memory and honor Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (0) Share on Facebook	With suggestions from others who knew Stu and loved him, we devised this list for anyone who might wish to make a donation in Stu's name. Treehouse: This nonprofit supports foster kids in Washington state, providing academic support, free tickets to great events, support for extracurricular activities, including sports, music and dance and more. Stu started supporting this great organization years ago. We have our own webpage: http://treehouse.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1055101&lis=0&kntae1055101=5C6861E663F24830A4112DA0685FE42E&supId=416387221 Harborview Hospital's Mission of Caring Fund: From the minute Stu was brought into Harborview’s Emergency Department in 2012, this amazing trauma hospital treated him very well. Andi believes that they saved his life, from his initial stay in the ICU for 60 days to his evaluations for rehab, cardiac care, the shunt, all the tests and support he received, as well as the emotional and moral support they provided to her in every aspect of Stu’s care. As the webpage about this program states "UW Medicine physicians and staff who work at Harborview provide the best in care for everyone who walks through the medical center's doors, whether or not they can afford to pay. This fund supports programs and services that help medically underserved patients." Stu had no insurance when he had his stroke in 2012. We wish to pay forward for the next person who might benefit. The donation goes through the University of Washington Foundation. Online at http://depts.washington.edu/givemed/give/?page=make&source=hcmiss. You can also send a check to the UW Foundation, indicate "Mission of Caring Fund" in memory of Stu Shiffman, and mail it to UW Medicine Advancement, Box 358045, Seattle, WA 98195-8045. These two organizations will provide Andi with regular updates on donations. If you'd rather choose another way to honor Stu, a number of progressive causes would be appropriate. These might include the ACLU, (https://www.aclu.org/donate/join-renew-give?ms=web_menu_gift) or Southern Poverty Law Center which currently has a program to match donations (through December 31). https://donate.splcenter.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=463 Or by mail at Southern Poverty Law Center 400 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 Still with me? The links on this blog to The Bue Card, the Matthew Shepard Foundation, the International Rescue Committee and even Kiva would also suit Stu's way of thinking. And sorry about all the wrong little bits in here - I read it days later and realized our cut and paste was lousy. Hope you can read it. Thank you. Andi Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top
:: HOME :: GET EMAIL UPDATES :: International Rescue Committee :: Brady Campaign to END GUN VIOLENCE :: Americans for Responsible Solutions :: David Zinn, artist :: Wendy Goldberg :: Kiva - microlending :: SQUISHIES!!!! :: Sluggo! Ann Arbor's Foremost two dimensional resident :: Mr. Monkey! :: Give Free books! :: Flying Spaghetti Monster! :: Matthew Shepard Foundation :: THE BLUE CARD :: Kickstarter :: EMAIL ::