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July 14, 2011 - Rep. Ross Hunter opens his home to support the Children's Campaign Fund

June 16, 2011 - Poet Elizabeth Austen and Legislative Champions help make CCF's 21 Birthday Party a Success!

May 21-22, 2011 - CCF Booth at U-District Street Fair Reaches out to Families

2010 CCF Candidate Advertisements

• The Pacific Northwest Inlander, Thursday October 21, 2010
• Bellevue Reporter, Friday, October 22, 2010
• Edmonds Beacon, Thursday, October 28, 2010
• Kirkland Reporter, Friday, October 29, 2010
• Bothell/Kenmore Reporter, Friday, October 29, 2010

October 19, 2010 - Support Ross Hunter For State Representative in the 48th Legislative District- BellevueBusinessJournal.com

October 4, 2010 - "Meet the CCF Endorsed Candidates" Event a Success

September 29, 2010 - Children's Campaign Fund announces additional 2010 candidate endorsements.

August 18, 2010 - Spokane "Meet the Candidate Event" a Success

August 15, 2010 - Energy of a Fighter - The Spokeman Review

July 12, 2010 - Children's Campaign Fund announces next round candidate endorsements.

June 3, 2010 - Children's Campaign Fund announces early candidate endorsements: champions for children.

May 23, 2010 - 20th Anniversary Event honoring House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler held at the home of Representative Ruth Kagi.

May 18, 2010 - Children's Campaign Fund celebrates 20 years of helping to elect champions for children; Honors House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler.

April 19, 2010 - Children's Alliance honors CCF board member Hannah Lidman as one of five 2010 Voices for Children award winners.

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EVENT: Thursday, July 14, 2011

Rep. Ross Hunter opens his home to support the Children's Campaign Fund

On July 14th, the Children's Campaign Fund was joined by sponsors, legislators, board members and community members who care about children at the Medina home of Representative Ross and Tricie Hunter. This event was to kick off the 2012 election cycle to re-elect current leaders for children and elect new champions across the state. Representatives Ross Hunter, Ruth Kagi and Mary Helen Roberts discussed the recent budget struggle in the legislature and the importance of having a contingent of legislators who put children first. They felt that this cadre of legislators really made an impact in protecting the most vulnerable children during the difficult session.

Event Sponsors

• Melinda K. Andrews
• Mark Barbieri
• Kathy Carson
• Danette Glassy, MD
• The Honorable Lynn Kessler
• Martha Kongsgaard
• Linda Larson & Jerry Sells, MD
• Tony Lee
• Hannah Lidman
• Richard Medway
• Alan Painter & Jackie Der
• Regence Blue Shield
• Kristen Rogers
• Spyros Sakellariadis
• Joan Sharp
• Don Shifrin, MD & Bobbi Chamberlin
• Suzanne Skinner
• Debbie Staub
• Melanie Stewart
• Paul & Linda Suzman
• Trina Westerlund

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EVENT: Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Poet Elizabeth Austen and Legislative Champions help make CCF's 21 Birthday Party a Success!

On June 16th, the Children's Campaign Fund was joined by poet Elizabeth Austen, legislators, sponsors, board members, and community members who care about children, to help celebrate 21 years of helping elect champions for children in Washington State.  The successful event, which raised funds that will go to CCF-endorsed candidates in the 2012 election, was held at the donated office space of EnviroIssues in Pike Place Market.  It was attended by over 60 people, including present and former legislators.

Speakers included CCF Board Chair Joe Cunningham, Rep. Ruth Kagi and Rep. Mary Helen Roberts, and a poetry reading by Elizabeth Austen.

Elizabeth Austen, Poet, Author, Performer, Teacher
Elizabeth Austen is a dynamic performer of her own and others’ poems, and has been featured at the Skagit River Poetry Festival, Richard Hugo House Literary Series, and Bumbershoot Arts Festival, among others. Her work has twice been nominated for the Pushcart prize. Austen served as the Washington “roadshow” poet for 2007, giving readings and workshops in rural areas around the state. She is the recipient of grants from Artists Trust, the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, and 4Culture.

CCF would like to thank our event sponsors, CCF's board members and the many individuals who donated generously to help elect champions for children in Washington State, as well as EnviroIssues and Elizabeth Austen.

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EVENT: Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, 2011

CCF Booth at U-District Street Fair Reaches out to Families

CCF staff and adult and child volunteers, spent the weekend of May 21-22 reaching out to families and introducing them to the work of the Children's Campaign Fund.

The CCF booth offered free face painting, stickers, coloring and a megaphone craft for kids. Volunteer teen, Patrick, played the guitar to entice folks to the booth. We had a great time meeting new people, talking about the work of CCF and encouraging people to sign up and help amplify the political voice for kids!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
BellevueBusinessJournal.com, Bellevue

Support Ross Hunter For State Representative in the 48th Legislative District

As a longtime resident of the 48th Legislative District and a Board member of the Children’s Campaign Fund I enthusiastically support Ross Hunter for reelection to the State House. Ross, who in the words of the Seattle PI is “blunt, imaginative, impatient and productive”, is a champion for children worthy of our endorsement and support.

Ross Hunter shares my values on the importance of children as he makes rational economic decisions based on his strong support for education and his caring for children. He has cut billions while preserving key programs like low-income childcare, allowing single parents to transition from welfare to work.

Representative Hunter is a rational, moderate legislator who doesn’t duck difficult decisions.

His solutions are thoughtful and he has the ability to make things happen even in tough economic times! More political information is available on his website and his substantive policy work may be found on www.rosshunter.info which contains a recently posted jobs strategy and budget options document.

Visit the references yourself and vote for CCF’s endorsed candidate in the 48th!
Cynthia F. Shurtleff, M.Ed.
Board Member, Children’s Campaign Fund

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EVENT: Monday, October 4th, 2010

"Meet the Children's Campaign Fund Endorsed Candidates" Event a Success.

On October 4th, the Children's Campaign Fund was joined by legislators, sponsors, board members, and community members who care about children, to meet some of CCF's endorsed candidates and learn about the good work they are doing.  The successful event, which raised funds that will go directly to  endorsed candidate campaigns most in need, was held at the Stonington Art Gallery in historic Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle. It was attended by over 60 people, including 14 legislators.

Speakers included CCF Board Chair Joe Cunningham and House Speaker Frank Chopp.

CCF would like to thank our event sponsors, CCF's board members and the many individuals who donated generously to help elect champions for children in Washington State.

Event Sponsors

• Sofia Aragon
• Aaron Bert
• Becky Bogard
• Peter Bogdanoff
• Bobbe & Jon Bridge
• John R. Burbank
• Donna Christensen
• Susan & Patrick Dunn
• Cheryl Ellsworth
• Bill Hochberg
• Brian Johnston, MD
• Ruthann Kurose
• Laura Lippman
• Laurie Lippold
• Ray Matthieu
• Teresa Mosqueda
• Jeannie Nist
• Ann Ramsay-Jenkins
• Ilene Schwartz
• Pam Schwartz, MD & Seth Schwartz, MD
• Jill Sells, MD & Tom Kramer
• Suzanne Skinner
• Melanie S. Stewart
• Gail Stone
• Theresa Tanoury
• Jim Theofolis
• Gayle & Jack Thompson
• Trina Westerlund
• Reid Yamamoto

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Children's Campaign Fund announces additional 2010 candidate endorsements

Seattle, WA, September 29th, 2010 - Children's Campaign Fund, the non-partisan political action committee dedicated to helping elect legislators who champion the health and well-being of all children in Washington State, announces additional 2010 legislative endorsements.

Children's Campaign Fund Board Chair Joe Cunningham stated, "The Children's Campaign Fund is proud to announce our endorsement of legislators and candidates who will fight for Washington's most vulnerable children. These are candidates who are committed to putting children and families first in Olympia. Kids can't vote, but people who care about them can."

Senate

• 45th LD - Sen. Eric Oemig

House

• 1st LD, Pos. 1 - Derek Stanford
• 1st LD, Pos. 2 - Luis Moscoso
• 22nd LD, Pos. 1 - Chris Reykdal
• 27th LD, Pos. 1 - Laurie Jinkins
• 31st LD, Pos. 1 - Cathy Dahlquist
• 32nd LD, Pos. 1 - Cindy Ryu
• 36th LD, Pos. 1 - Rep. Reuven Carlyle

These endorsees join the other candidates that CCF has endorsed as being advocates for children in the legislature. The public will have an opportunity to meet many of these candidates at a "Meet the Candidates" event on Monday, October 4th at the Stonington Gallery in downtown Seattle from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  Details about this free event are on the CCF website.

Marking its 20th anniversary this year, Children's Campaign Fund is the nation's oldest statewide, non-partisan political action committee dedicated to championing the health and well-being of children and families. To learn more about CCF and for a complete list of all of our candidate endorsements, please visit our website at www.childrenscampaignfund.org.

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EVENT: Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Spokane "Meet the Candidate" Event a Success

On August 18, the Children's Campaign Fund was joined by legislators, board members, and community members who care about children, to meet Spokane area candidates for the upcoming election. Candidates who attended included Senator Lisa Brown (3rd LD), Senator Chris Marr (6th LD), Representative John Driscoll (6th LD) and Andy Billig (running for the 3rd LD).

CCF would like to thank the candidates, CCF's board members and the many individuals who donated generously to help elect champions for children in Washington State.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sunday, August 15, 2010 in Opinion, Letters
The Spokesman Review, Spokane

Energy of a fighter

Sen. Chris Marr brings unwavering energy to the policy realm, particularly around the importance of health care for children and quality education. He has fought for K-12 and higher-education funding. He has been a strong champion in the Senate for the children of this state. Sen. Marr is the right choice for children.

Sen. Marr has been a resident of Spokane for over 25 years. As a state senator, a family man with two children, a businessman and a community leader, he knows his city and county as few others. He has a long history of civic involvement including leadership on issues that make Spokane a better place for families, such as downtown revitalization. Sen. Marr is the right choice for Spokane.

Marr is a proven leader. His ability to gain bipartisan support in his first bid for elective office in 2006 illustrates his collaborative style. Sen. Marr is the right choice for Washington state.

To ensure that our children have the best opportunities to succeed, we need a strong and proven advocate to represent their interests in the Legislature. Sen. Chris Marr is the right choice.

Linda Loft Dunford
Spokane

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 12, 2010

Children’s Campaign Fund announces next round candidate endorsements

Seattle, WA, July 12, 2010 - Children's Campaign Fund, the non-partisan political action committee dedicated to helping elect legislators who champion the health and well-being of all children in Washington State, announces its next round of 2010 candidate endorsements.

Children's Campaign Fund Board Chair Mike Kasprzak stated, "Washington State is deeply fortunate to have strong legislative leadership who make children and families a priority. The Children's Campaign Fund is proud to announce our endorsement of legislators with a record of standing up for the needs of the state's most vulnerable children. We urge people who care about children to make certain that these leaders are re-elected."

Senate

• 26th LD - Sen. Derek Kilmer
• 30th LD - Sen. Tracey Eide
• 33rd LD - Sen. Karen Keiser
• 36th LD - Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles
• 37th LD - Sen. Adam Kline
• 43rd LD - Sen. Ed Murray
• 48th LD - Sen. Rodney Tom

House

• 2nd LD - Rep. Tom Campbell
• 3rd LD - Rep. Timm Ormsby
• 17th LD - Rep. Tim Probst
• 21st LD - Rep. Marko Liias
• 22nd LD - Rep. Sam Hunt
• 23rd LD - Rep. Sherry Appleton
• 23rd LD - Rep. Christine Rolfes
• 24th LD - Rep. Kevin Van De Wege
• 25th LD - Rep. Dawn Morrell
• 28th LD - Rep. Troy Kelley
• 31st LD - Rep. Christopher Hurst
• 33rd LD - Rep. Tina Orwall
• 34th LD - Rep. Eileen Cody
• 35th LD - Rep. Kathy Haigh
• 37th LD - Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos
• 38th LD - Rep. John McCoy
• 41st LD - Rep. Judy Clibborn
• 42nd LD - Rep. Kelli Linville
• 43rd LD - Rep. Jamie Pedersen
• 45th LD - Rep. Larry Springer
• 46th LD - Rep. Phyllis Kenney
• 47th LD - Rep. Geoff Simpson

"These legislators are leaders who have consistently voted on policies that improve the health and well-being of the children of this state. Their voice has been essential over the years as have their votes," says Endorsement Committee Chair Joe Cunningham. "Kids can't vote, but people who care about them can."

Marking its 20th anniversary this year, Children's Campaign Fund is the nation's oldest statewide, non-partisan political action committee dedicated to championing the health and well-being of children and families. To learn more about CCF and for a complete list of all our candidate endorsements, please visit our website at www.childrenscampaignfund.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 3, 2010

Children’s Campaign Fund announces early candidate endorsements: champions for children

Seattle, WA, June 3, 2010 –Children’s Campaign Fund, the non-partisan political action committee dedicated to helping elect legislators who champion the health and well-being of all children in Washington State, announces its early 2010 endorsements.

CCF Endorsement Committee Chair, Joe Cunningham stated, “The following individuals have a history of leadership in making children a political priority. We support their candidacy and encourage the public to do so as well-- by voting and by volunteering to help keep these candidates in office. Kids can’t vote, but people who care about them can.”

Senate

• Sen. Chris Marr (6th LD)
• Sen. Randy Gordon (41st LD)
• Sen. Claudia Kauffman (47th LD)

House

• Rep. John Driscoll (6th LD)
• Rep. Larry Haler (7th LD)
• Rep. Maureen Walsh (16th LD)
• Rep. Mary Helen Roberts (21st LD)
• Rep. Larry Seaquist (26th LD)
• Rep. Jeannie Darneille (27th LD)
• Rep. Tami Green (28th LD)
• Rep. Ruth Kagi (32nd LD)
• Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson (36th LD)
• Rep. Eric Pettigrew (37th LD)
• Rep. Marcie Maxwell (41st LD)
• Speaker Frank Chopp (43rd LD)
• Rep. Hans Dunshee (44th LD)
• Rep. Roger Goodman (45thLD)
• Rep. Pat Sullivan (47th LD)
• Rep. Ross Hunter (48th LD)

“Kids shouldn’t have to pay the price, just because the economy is suffering”, says Board Chair Mike Kasprzak. “We need people in the legislature to stand up for children. And these are the people who have shown they will do just that. They have championed early learning, improving outcomes in the foster care system, K-12 education reform, and health coverage for all children.”

Marking its 20th anniversary this year, Children’s Campaign Fund is the nation's oldest statewide political action committee dedicated to championing the health and well-being of children and families. To learn more about why CCF is endorsing each candidate, please visit our website at www.childrenscampaignfund.org.
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EVENT: Sunday, May 23, 2010

20th Anniversary Event honoring House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler held at the home of Representative Ruth Kagi.

On May 23rd, the Children's Campaign Fund was joined by legislators, sponsors, board members, and community members who care about children, as we celebrated our 20th anniversary of helping to elect Washington State champions for children and launched our work on the 2010 election. The successful event was held at the home of Representative Ruth Kagi, and honored House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler for her long years of service in the state legislature, working for children and families.

Speakers included CCF Board Chair Mike Kasprzak, Representative Ruth Kagi, House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler, and House Speaker Frank Chopp. Kessler emphasized the impact that having leaders who make children a political priority can make in public policy.

CCF would like to thank our event sponsors, CCF's board members and the many individuals who donated generously to help elect champions for children in Washington State.

Event Sponsors

• Nina Auerbach
• Janis Avery
• Charles & Nancy Bagley
• Peter Berliner
• Sean Bleck
• Becky Bogard
• Peter Bogdanoff
• Rick Brandon
• Bobbe & Jon Bridge
• Kathy Burgoyne
• Kathy Carson
• Whitney & Adam Cornell
• Kikora Dorsey
• Susan & Patrick Dunn
• Cheryl Ellsworth
• John Engber
• Pat Franklin & Darrell Syferd
• Danette Glassy, MD
• Rocky & Genie Higgins
• Bill Hochberg
• Neil Kaneshiro,MD & Lila Sueda, MD
• Anne Keeney
• Ruthann Kurose
• Barry Lawson, MD
• Laurie Lippold
• Melinda & Mike Mann
• Ron Murphy
• John Neff, MD
• Mary Ellen O'Keefe
• Sonali Patel
• George Scarola
• Jill Sells, MD & Tom Kramer
• Don Shifrin, MD & Bobbi Chamberlin
• Mimi Siegel
• Suzanne Skinner
• Jan Stout
• Theresa Tanoury
• Jim Theofolis
• Gayle & Jack Thompson
• Piper Thornburgh
• Kip Tokuda
• Vickie Wallen
• Bob Watt
• Betty Williams
• Reid Yamamoto
• Kyle Yasuda, MD

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Children's Campaign Fund celebrates 20 years of helping to elect champions for children; Honors House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler.

Seattle, WA, May 18, 2010 - The Children's Campaign Fund, the state's longest-standing non-partisan political action committee dedicated to helping elect legislators who champion children's issues, is celebrating its 20 year anniversary at a special event honoring retiring House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler this weekend. Kessler is being honored for her long-standing leadership for children and families. The celebration is this Sunday, May 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm at the home of Representative Ruth Kagi in Lake Forest Park, WA.  Kagi is a former chair of the Children's Campaign Fund. Members of the community interested in learning more about the work of the Children's Campaign Fund are encouraged to attend.

Founding CCF board member and current state Representative Mary Helen Roberts commented, "The Children's Campaign Fund has had a positive impact on the commitment of the state legislature to address the needs of children, and as a result, the lives of countless children in Washington have been improved."

The Children's Campaign Fund will announce its early candidate endorsements for the 2010 election in the next few weeks. In the first election cycle of 1990, a total of $1,850 was donated to four candidates. In the 2008 election cycle, over $37,000 was given to support candidates in critical legislative races throughout the state.

The Children's Campaign Fund is the nation's oldest statewide political action committee for children. In addition to helping elect legislative champions, CCF also supports select statewide races and ballot measures that directly impact the well-being of children and families. For more information, please contact us.

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Helping elect Champions for Children since 1990!

Established in 1990, the Children’s Campaign Fund is a political action committee dedicated to electing state leaders who will champion the health, well being, safety and education of the children of Washington State, especially those most at-risk and underserved.

We provide a non-partisan, collective voice and means for the people of Washington State to elect leaders who will put kids first, and to hold them accountable for supporting the whole child.

Read CCF's 20th Anniversary Publication

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