Keep Portland Playful Benefit Raises Money to Fight Bullying

Volunteers Cara Cocchiarella, Abby Peterson, and Nick Casella take a picture with Timber Joey

Portland, September 26th, 2014. With the generosity and support from more than 150 people, Playworks raised more than $65,000 at this year’s Keep Portland Playful fundraiser! Guests dined and mingled inside Key Bank Club, played 4-square and tetherball on the patio, and took selfies with Timber Joey with the Timbers/Thorns pitch backdrop. Proceeds from Keep Portland Playful will be channeled to Playworks efforts to prevent bullying, boost physical activity, and foster positive school climates. Playworks Pacific Northwest will partner with 100 schools serving 40,000 kids through training and daily direct service. (Photo credit, Molly Morandit)

Guest play some 4-square on the patio with Junior Coach Desmond Garza.

Guests Summer Nunn, Tara Doherty, and Playworks Founder, Jill Vialet take a picture with Timber Joey

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.