Giving
 
Dawson Communications Group was founded on the belief that there is no reason to exist if we are not making the world a better place for those around us and for the next generation.  We feel that it is important to act, no matter how small or large the action, it's the acting that is the most important.
 
Charitable Contributions                                                                                                                                     
 
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network                                                                                                                     
 
 
In an effort to leave the world in better shape than we found it, Dawson Communications Group is donating a portion of it's profits in 2008 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in memory of Dr, John Kent McCormick, an outstanding husband, father, friend and orthopedic surgeon. 

John left us on November 24, 2007 and will be remembered with love by all who knew him.  John was a giver.  He gave to his wife, his children, his friends, his patients, and the world around him. 

It is in John's name that Dawson Communications Group gives.

To find out more about what the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is doing to find a cure for that cancer, please visit http://www.pancan.org
 
Back-to-School Drive for Foster Children
In 2011, we hosted a back-to-school drive for foster kids through Treehouse, a Seattle-based charity working to improve the lives of children living in foster care.  
 
Adopted a Local Family for the Holidays 
In December of 2010, we adopted a local family this holiday season and are worked to make thieir holiday season brighter.  We collected food, toys, clothes, and more.  We delivered all items in person to brighten up their holiday season.
 
Sporting Goods Drive for Charity
In June 2010, we collected new and gently used sporting goods to benefit two local organizations; Treehouse, a Seattle-based charity working to improve the lives of children living in foster care and the P.E. department of Glacier Park Elementary School in Maple Valley. 
 

 

We collected and donated footballs, basketballs, playground balls, cones, street hockey pucks and more.  Thank you to everyone who participated!

 
Victims of Haiti Earthquake
Completed Winter 2010
As we all searched for ways to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, we  took one small step to hopefully help improve the lives of victims as they get back on their feet and care for loved ones very much in need.
 
We collected gently used jeans and shoes for the victims last January.  The jeans were turned in to Aeropostale.  That company matched each pair donated up to 100,000 pairs with new jeans and committed to sending 200,000 pairs of jeans total to Haiti.
 
The shoes were donated through Soles4Souls, a charity that does AWESOME work year round for people living in poverty near and far and victims of natural disasters. 
 

Thank you to everyone who participated.

 
Bike Gear for Foster Kids
Completed Summer 2009
Donated one brand new bike and two helmets to local foster kids.
Contributed pro-bono to Bellevue High School's First Gear for Foster Kids, a club that works to collect, repair and donate bikes to Treehouse.
 
 
In February 2009, we were honored to bring more than 100 new and gently used books to the Treehouse warehouse to be distributed to local foster kids.  In addition to books purchased by Dawson Communications Group, this drive was generously supported by our clients and friends.
 
In December 2008, Dawson Communications completed a pajama drive for Treehouse.  Donations were delivered to the Treehouse warehouse on December 9.  Check out the photos below.



 

 








 
 





"Life's most urgent question is:  What are you doing for others?"
                                                                                                                          
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Upcoming Events
 
 
 REDMOND DERBY DAYS DASH - In honor of Dr. John K. McCormick, you are invited to join us at the third annual Derby Dash on July 15, 2012 in Redmond, Wash.  For more information, please visit www.redmonddash.com.
 
Past Events
 
 TWO PERCENT TO CHANGE THE WORLD - Dawson Communications Group donated two percent of each November 2008 invoice directly to the charity of their clients' choice.