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No snow in sight, but plenty of holiday cheer
The cars were in Santa’s way. That’s what stood out to Chloee Matlock, 4, as she waited patiently for St. Nick to arrive July 23 to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fisher House Christmas in July party. Though the traffic did indeed delay Santa, along with a few of his elves, it didn’t put a damper on the day. “Santa’s going to bring me lots of presents,” said Chloee, who, along with her sister Ella, 2 ½, and Lance Blaisdell, 5, waited patiently in the home’s living room for the big man to arrive. The three youngest residents of Fisher House were soon ...
Special Forces Soldiers, volunteers honor Fisher House fathers
by Melanie Casey Their days are typically filled with visits to the hospital, meetings with physicians and learning the ins and outs of taking care of an ill or injured family member. But on June 18, families at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fisher House took some time off to come together for a traditional backyard barbeque. Sponsored by 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Chapter 16 of the Special Forces Association, the event was held to recognize Fisher House fathers and provide a bit of respite for the families - particularly the fathers - in honor of Father's Day. Though the day was ...
Meet our Volunteers!
We are lucky enough to have some of the best volunteers! We wanted to acknowledge their hard work and dedication with this spotlight. Thank you volunteers! You make this Fisher House the best "home away from home" it can be! Event Coordinator - Leah Miller: I became a volunteer at Fisher House to pay it forward. Fisher House provided a home away from home to me while my daughter was critically ill, until my husband and four other children were able to join us on compassionate reassignment orders from Louisiana to Texas. The Fisher House was a blessing beyond words, enabling me to keep ...
The Sortland Family
In the photo Grace Parker Sortland, born April 26 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wa., gazes at a photo of her parents, Navy Petty Officer Andrew and Carmen Stanton, May 14, 2010 at the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “Fisher House is amazing,” Andrew Sortland said, “A life saver.” Grace and her twin brother, Owen Arthur, were born to Sortland and his wife, Carmen, eight weeks prematurely on April 26 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wa. Both babies will stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for a few more weeks. Andrew and Carmen Sortland, who live ...
Bouncy Fun
Fisher House guest Seth Theriault plays on the bouncy house. Seth was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in March 2007 and has been a frequent guest at the Fisher House while receiving treatment at MAMC. [gallery]
Founder’s Day Open House
We are hosting a Founder’s Day Open House on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in honor of Fisher House Founder Zachary Fisher’s 100th birthday. The event will feature a free barbeque lunch, tours of the home, door prizes, children’s activities and more. Come out and learn more about how Fisher House supports America’s fighting men and women and their families when they need it most. Open to the public. Come and visit us and learn about the Fisher House!
Families
I’m Not in this Alone
To My Wonderful Fellow Guests:
So many times it would seem too hard to go on – much easier just to give up hope.
Each time I think I have reached that point, someone – often one of you – offers a kind word, a shoulder to cry on, a prayer, a hug.
And then I realize that [...]
Bouncy Fun
Fisher House guest Seth Theriault plays on the bouncy house. Seth was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in March 2007 and has been a frequent guest at the Fisher House while receiving treatment at MAMC.
The Sortland Family
In the photo Grace Parker Sortland, born April 26 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wa., gazes at a photo of her parents, Navy Petty Officer Andrew and Carmen Stanton, May 14, 2010 at the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
“Fisher House is amazing,” Andrew Sortland said, “A life saver.” Grace and her twin brother, Owen [...]
Recent News
Founder’s Day Open House
We are hosting a Founder’s Day Open House on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in honor of Fisher House Founder Zachary Fisher’s 100th birthday. The event will feature a free barbeque lunch, tours of the home, door prizes, children’s activities and more. Come out and learn more about how Fisher [...]
No snow in sight, but plenty of holiday cheer
The cars were in Santa’s way.
That’s what stood out to Chloee Matlock, 4, as she waited patiently for St. Nick to arrive July 23 to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fisher House Christmas in July party.
Though the traffic did indeed delay Santa, along with a few of his elves, it didn’t put a damper on the [...]
KISW 99.9 FM & Elysian Brewing Company
Since 2009, 99.9 KISW The Rock of Seattle and Elysian Brewing Company have been teamed up in support of Fisher House. Elysian has crafted “The Mens Room Original Red” in honor of the popular weekday show. Initially, the ale was being sold at Elysian brew pubs in the downtown Seattle, Capitol [...]
Volunteers
Meet our Volunteers!
We are lucky enough to have some of the best volunteers! We wanted to acknowledge their hard work and dedication with this spotlight. Thank you volunteers! You make this Fisher House the best “home away from home” it can be!
Event Coordinator – Leah Miller: I became a volunteer at Fisher House to pay it forward. [...]
Kid’s Fest: Pirates Afloat!
Volunteers from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fisher House took part in this year’s KidsFest, an annual event that celebrates the Month of the Military Child.
Held April 1 at the American Lake Community Center, the event featured bounce houses and inflatable slides, an area for mock sword fighting, equipment displays such as an Army ambulance, helicopter [...]
Volunteers make Fisher House more than just lodging
By Cassandra A. Fortin on March 31, 2010
A love of family, a critically-ill child, a life-threatening illness and a wounded friend brought four women together for a common cause.
Two paid employees, and two volunteers, these women help make up the heart and soul of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Fisher House.
“The volunteers [...]
