You're Invited to KidVantage's Helping Kids Thrive benefit luncheon!

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Helping Kids Thrive benefit luncheon

Join the community to give kids the chance to grow up safe, healthy, and ready to fly. Make a difference today - together we can change a child’s future. Let‘s help kids thrive!

Friday, November 6th, 2026

Coffee reception begins at 10:30 a.m.

Complimentary lunch and impactful program from noon – 1:15 p.m.

Meydenbauer Center: 11100 NE 6th ST, Bellevue WA
 

Meet Angela Poe Russell!

Angela Poe Russell is joining us for the 6th year as our Helping Kids Thrive benefit luncheon emcee!

Angela is a veteran journalist and storyteller whose work has earned her a Gracie Award and a Northwest Emmy Award.

During her 25-year career, she has taken her craft across multiple platforms including television, radio, and film - covering news in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Seattle; writing for Lifetime Movie Network; and interviewing figures ranging from President Barack Obama to cultural icons like Halle Berry and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Register & plan your attendance!

Ready to get involved? Visit https://kidvantagenw.org/events/thrive/ to sign up to be a table captain, register to reserve your seat, or learn more now!

We truly hope you can join us for this special event this November. If you are unable to attend and still want to support the cause, please visit https://kidvantagenw.org/events/thrive/ to make a gift toward the cause. 

There is no cost to attend. Guests will have an opportunity to donate to help kids and support the work of KidVantage. Suggested minimum donation is $200.

Thank you to our sponsor partners!

You're Invited to KidVantage's Helping Kids Thrive benefit luncheon!