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Columbia Winery Run & Walk Supports Seattle Children's HospitalFor the 10th consecutive year, Columbia Winery will host the Columbia Winery Charity Run & Walk on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Bringing an expected 1,400 runners and walkers to Woodinville Wine Country, the 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, and Kids Dash raises critical funds for uncompensated care at Seattle Children's Hospital. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150713005339/en/ 
(Photo: Business Wire) Throughout its participation in the annual event, Columbia Winery has helped generate more than $700,000 benefitting Seattle Children's Hospital, with a 2015 goal of raising an additional $100,000. Along with hosting the Columbia Winery Charity Run & Walk, Columbia Winery will also donate $4 per case (up to $40,000) of wine sold nationally from May through August to support uncompensated care. Seattle Children's Hospital is committed to providing excellent pediatric care for all children regardless of their family's financial situation. The hospital estimates that the need for uncompensated care funding will exceed $120 million in 2015. Of the more than 100,000 patients treated at Children's each year, 65 percent need financial assistance. "Support for uncompensated care is critical for helping ensure all children have access to the world-class care at Seattle Children's Hospital, regardless of the family's ability to pay," said Aileen Kelly, Executive Director of the Seattle Children's Hospital Guild Association. "Thanks to the generous support of Columbia Winery and the hundreds of runners and walkers who participate in this annual event, we are able to help meet this ever-growing need. We feel so fortunate to have the support of our community." As part of the larger Auction of Washington Wines association-the Northwest region's most prestigious charity wine event-th Columbia Winery Charity Run & Walk is organized by the Run for Children's Guild and is supported by KING 5 to provide financial support for Seattle Children's Hospital. "Each year, I am humbled by all those who dedicate their time and talents to make this incredible event successful," said Columbia Winery winemaker Sean Hails. "I am also inspired by the participants, who are each contributing to our overall support of Seattle Children's Hospital. I hope to congratulate everyone at the finish line or at the Winery as we gather to celebrate after the race." The race begins and ends at Columbia Winery, following a route through the heart of Woodinville Wine Country. Afterward, all are invited to enjoy live music and delicious food specially prepared for the event. Additionally, participants who present their race number are invited to enjoy discounts at the tasting room. Learn more about Columbia Winery at columbiawinery.com and sign up for the Columbia Winery Charity Run & Walk at runforchildrens.org. About Columbia Winery For more than 50 years, Columbia Winery has embraced a progressive winemaking philosophy that has led to new grape varieties, vineyards and blends. Today, Winemaker Sean Hails continues this innovation, handcrafting an award-winning collection of Washington State wines from grapes grown on southwest-facing slopes in the Columbia Valley. At the height of the growing season, the sun shines for up to 16 hours per day. This intense sunlight, coupled with only up to 12 inches of rain annually, translates to deeply concentrated color, flavor and structure in the glass. Located in the heart of Woodinville, the Columbia tasting room offers daily tastings in a rustic, yet elegant, setting. www.columbiawinery.com | www.facebook.com/columbiawinery About Seattle Children's Hospital Consistently ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children's serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical referral center for the largest landmass of any children's hospital in the country (Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). For more than 100 years, Children's has been delivering superior patient care and advancing new treatments through pediatric research. Children's serves as the primary teaching, clinical and research site for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The hospital works in partnership with Seattle Children's Research Institute and Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation. Together they are Seattle Children's, known for setting new standards in superior patient care for more than 100 years. About the Auction of Washington Wines Since its inception in 1988, the Auction of Washington Wines has raised more than $30 million, with a majority benefitting uncompensated care at Seattle Children's Hospital. This distinguished event gives wine lovers the chance to help the Washington wine industry bridge a critical funding gap for children across the region. The 2015 Auction of Washington Wines will take place August 13-15, 2015. Co-chairs are Frank and Charlene Blethen of The Seattle Times and Marty and Megan Clubb of L'Ecole N° 41 winery. Major sponsors have included Chateau Ste. Michelle, Holland America Line, John L. Scott Foundation, King 5 TV, Seattle Magazine, Tulalip Resort Casino, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card, and Wine Spectator. www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org
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