Vino for the Bambino

Who are they? Band of Balloons

Band of Balloons started off as several friends trying to figure out a way to financially assist three-year-old Joe Morrison, my nephew who suffered a spinal anuerism, please click on "Our Story" for a more detailed account.  Who they are to me are angels nestled in the middle of the city.  Some of them I knew, some of them I did not but they all came forward to help ease my family's pain; both financially and emotionally.  My life is richer because of this group, and while I wish it did not exist for the reason it does I love them for their love, dedication and support.

The members fluctuate given the events in individual's lives but they are all part of Band of Balloons.

Dana Pake, Jenny O'Neill, Julie Wilson, Mark Hall, Kat Larson, Kate Christner, Holly Hamel, Nicole Trazo, Tina Dawson, Liz Root, Chong Ho, Sara Ghomi, Rukhsana Uddin, David Churchill and Seattle's Bravest Charity, Sarah Morrison, Anne Stern

Our Partner - Seattle's Bravest Charity

 Band of Balloons has teamed up with Seattle's Bravest Charity to raise money to change one child's life.

Seattle's Bravest Charity was created after the 1995 fire deaths of four Seattle Firefighters at the Pang Warehouse Fire. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the community, over $500,000 was donated to care for fallen firefighter’s families that were left behind.
Originally known as "Seattle Firefighter's Benevolent Association," it has since grown into an organization with a broad scope, capable of providing support to our community and entities within the Seattle Fire Department.

Joe's Father John Morrison is a Fire Captain. 
www.seattlesbravest.com

Why are we fundraising?

 There are a lot of costs associated with Joe's injury, while many costs of his therapy are covered by insurance many are not.  On a regular basis Joe's parents are faced with new costs, new equipment needs and new therapy which is not covered by insurance. 

What Do Spinal Cord Injuries Really Cost?
First year expenses for quadriplegics: $417,000 Average lifetime costs for quadriplegics, age of injury 25: $1.35 million
Source: The University of Alabama National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center - March 2002