In the news today, the Washington State Elks have been honored for their Therapy Program for Children that has been helping numerous children around our state. Since 1954, the Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children has provided home-based occupational or...
Due to the less-than-ideal weather experienced in October, we had to delay our Fall Picnic indefinitely. We are happy to inform you that we will be rescheduling this picnic for May 15th at the East Side park. Thank you all for your patience in this matter and we hope...
Congratulations to John Doe for coming in first place in last week’s chili cookoff! John’s spicy, Texas-style chili was a hit with everyone at the event – so it’s no surprise that he walked away with this year’s trophy. Be sure to send your congratulations – perhaps...
It’s that time of the year again – the time to watch our nation’s majestic mascot as he migrates from his winter home on the long trip to Alaska. Grab your binoculars and catch a glimpse of these creatures this year while you can!
A real “plus” for the Elks Therapy Program sessions being held in the home is showing parents how to use everyday household items as therapy “tools” to help their children. Two-year-old Angelito has mild cerebral palsy from being born three...
I would like to introduce you to Hannah! She is a freshman in high school. Hannah is a social butterfly and has many friends! She has a cheery disposition. Her favorite projects at school are art class, cooking projects, and class outings. She loves wearing makeup,...
Benedict “Ben” was delivered full-term by C-section in September 2012. By age 4 months he had undergone three open-heart surgeries common with Down Syndrome: Correction of the aorta repair at five days old, complete atrial-ventricular septal defect repair...
There is almost nothing more devastating than finding out that what you thought was a double ear infection on top of bronchitis, is much bigger and much more ominous. Two years ago, Damon’s family received such news. At the age of 18 months, Damon was diagnosed with...
Kellan was two years old when he began receiving weekly occupational therapy through our Program. His parents initially requested help due to his extremely limited diet, but they were soon describing tantrums whenever the vacuum was run, whenever the family hosted...
Kimberley has grown to be an energetic, friendly, social teenager. She will be entering 7th grade in the fall. She has received OT from the Washington Elks Program since she was 3 years old. Kimberley was born 3 months premature and had many neonatal complications,...
This is our 6 year old daughter, Julie. After suffering a lack of oxygen at birth, Julie began having seizures and spent her first 9 weeks in the hospital. During this time, she was also diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Cortical Visual Impairment, and Reflux. At 15...
Meet Gabe … An amazing and sweet boy who has a robust sense of humor and always, a happy disposition! He is a SUPERHERO because he has overcome many extraordinary challenges in his life reminding us what is important in life. Life is good and when in doubt, just take...
