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Jiana

Jiana

The Washington Elks Therapy Program, established in 1954, provides essential home-based therapy for children with developmental or physical disabilities. But what does this mean in real terms? For families like ours, it means the world. Our daughter, Jiana, diagnosed...
Renee

Renee

Living in rural Washington State with a child who has complex medical needs is extremely challenging. Just accessing their needed specialized healthcare services in Spokane or Seattle, sometimes located five or more hours away, is an arduous journey for families. For...
Elks Welcome New VFW Post

Elks Welcome New VFW Post

By Robert Steele Hello, fellow Elks! Before I tell you about Young-McCool VFW Post 12220, I want to introduce myself. My name is Robert Steele and I have lived in Anacortes since December 2021 and in the Pacific Northwest since November 2018. I joined Lodge 1204 just...
Aquasox Therapy Program Fundraiser

Aquasox Therapy Program Fundraiser

Hello Elks Members, I am excited to share this opportunity for your lodges to participate in a FUNdraising activity for WSEA therapy program with the Everett Elks Lodge.  Please forward this announcement to anyone who can help promote the event at your lodge! ...
Waylon

Waylon

Waylan is a 3-year-old boy who has always been bright, diligent, and conscientious when learning new skills. He is extremely interested in how things work, not just that they work. He enjoys playing with his little sister, his dogs, and loves everything that has to do...
Sam

Sam

Introducing… Sam! Sam is another amazing young person who has been receiving home-based Occupational Therapy thanks to the wonderful generosity of those supporting the Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children. Sam is a very warm and playful high school...
Liquor Commission Proposal

Liquor Commission Proposal

Attention All Lodges and All Members! Our Vancouver Member, Keith Laurent passed away unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago.  He had started the proposal to the Liquor Commission to increase our Membership Drive days as noted below. The Commission Board accepted the...
14th Annual Garland Family Golf Fundraiser

14th Annual Garland Family Golf Fundraiser

The Washington Elks Therapy Program, Inc. is proud to announce an exciting change to the lunch and awards banquet at the Garland Family Charity Golf Tournament. We are also including a hotel block of rooms available to golfers on the Friday night before and Saturday...
Shakthi

Shakthi

Shakthi is an 11-year-old young warrior with persistent mind and a great sense of humor. Shakthi is a loving kid who loves to make people smile with his jokes. He loves art, music, gym and adaptive horseback riding and of course sensory play. Shakthi was born...