CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 RAFFLE WINNERS!!!
- Home garden visit with Mr. Burt: Paavni (mom of Shlok and Svara)
- Parent coaching session: Liz (mom of Mara)
Purchase tickets at harvest fest for your chance to win
one of these two amazing raffles!
On Saturday, October 25th, the PA will raffle off TWO amazing prizes:
Raffle tickets will be sold as follows: $20 for 1 ticket, $50 for 3 and $100 for 7.
Tickets will only be sold at the HarvestFest on Saturday, October 25th between 10am-12:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in-person via cash, check or Tap-to-Pay with credit card. The winner will be announced at the end of the day. You do not need to be present to win.
Read the details below!
- A three-hour customized home visit with MCH Garden Specialist and Farm Manager, Mr. Burt
- A free Parent Coaching Session with Julie Zivah, Certified Parent Coach and Educator
Raffle tickets will be sold as follows: $20 for 1 ticket, $50 for 3 and $100 for 7.
Tickets will only be sold at the HarvestFest on Saturday, October 25th between 10am-12:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in-person via cash, check or Tap-to-Pay with credit card. The winner will be announced at the end of the day. You do not need to be present to win.
Read the details below!
home visit with MCH Garden Specialist and Farm Manager, Mr. Burt
Mr. Burt is a certified arborist with more than 30 years of experience working in the tree care industry. He would love to come to your home and provide expert advice about the trees and shrubs in your yard. This event will bring joy to both parents and kids!
This is an amazing opportunity for families who want to know more about their plants or need expert advice on what to do with their trees. If you want to learn some basic pruning skills, Burt can also give a demonstration on how to properly prune any trees or shrubs. If you have a vegetable/fruit garden at home and want advice about how to get the most out of it, Mr. Burt can help with that too. Your kid(s) will just love the one-on-one time with Mr. Burt!
The raffle winner will receive a three-hour home visit with MCH Garden Specialist and Farm Manager, Mr. Burt on a mutually agreed upon weekend date and time prior to June 18, 2026.
Grow your plant knowledge and support the PA!
This is an amazing opportunity for families who want to know more about their plants or need expert advice on what to do with their trees. If you want to learn some basic pruning skills, Burt can also give a demonstration on how to properly prune any trees or shrubs. If you have a vegetable/fruit garden at home and want advice about how to get the most out of it, Mr. Burt can help with that too. Your kid(s) will just love the one-on-one time with Mr. Burt!
The raffle winner will receive a three-hour home visit with MCH Garden Specialist and Farm Manager, Mr. Burt on a mutually agreed upon weekend date and time prior to June 18, 2026.
Grow your plant knowledge and support the PA!
Parent Coaching Session with Julie Zivah, Certified Parent Coach and Educator
Julie Zivah is a Certified Parent Coach and Educator, former MCH PA board member and alumni parent! Her expertise includes trauma recovery therapy, experiential learning/somatic practices, reparenting ourselves, Adlerian therapy, and anti-diet/responsive feeding therapy. Learn more about Julie’s services here.
What a parent coaching session can help with:
The raffle winner will receive one free virtual 60-minute session OR 50% off for a package of 6 sessions (the out-of-pocket expense for the package discount is $80 per hour).
Unlock your parenting upgrade and support the PA!
What a parent coaching session can help with:
- Finding an authentic parenting style that works for both you and your child.
- Tools for collaboration and effective communication.
- Restoring the connection so that your family can shine!
The raffle winner will receive one free virtual 60-minute session OR 50% off for a package of 6 sessions (the out-of-pocket expense for the package discount is $80 per hour).
Unlock your parenting upgrade and support the PA!
Frequently Asked Questions
I have already given to SEED this week, can I still buy raffle tickets on Saturday?
Yes, absolutely!
I have already given to the SEED fund this year; can I apply that money to the raffle?
Unfortunately, no. According to WA State gambling laws, raffle tickets can only be sold in person.
We are unable to attend HarvestFest, can I purchase my raffle tickets online?
Unfortunately, no. According to WA State gambling laws, raffle tickets can only be sold in person. Please email [email protected] to see if a separate time can be arranged to meet in-person that day. Tickets will only be sold on Saturday, October 25th.
What is the maximum number of tickets that will be sold for this raffle?
WA State gambling laws restricts the total sale of all raffle tickets to $4,999, so that is approximately 250 tickets total that the PA can sell during the sell-period (approximately because the more tickets you purchase, the cheaper the ticket price becomes).
Do I have to have kids at MCH to participate in this raffle?
This raffle is open to any family or staff member of MCH, regardless of number of kids enrolled at MCH.
Can I use the three hours with Burt over multiple visits?
Mr. Burt has agreed to one home visit, so please use the time wisely! You are welcome to email with Burt prior to the visit to plan out the session. Feel free to include pictures so he can prepare accordingly.
Where will the money raised by this raffle go?
The money will go into the SEED fund which entirely funds all the PA's operations and activities.
Is the money I spend to purchase raffle tickets tax deductible?
No, the money spent to purchase raffle tickets is not tax deductible as a service is provided in return.
I have already given to SEED this week, can I still buy raffle tickets on Saturday?
Yes, absolutely!
I have already given to the SEED fund this year; can I apply that money to the raffle?
Unfortunately, no. According to WA State gambling laws, raffle tickets can only be sold in person.
We are unable to attend HarvestFest, can I purchase my raffle tickets online?
Unfortunately, no. According to WA State gambling laws, raffle tickets can only be sold in person. Please email [email protected] to see if a separate time can be arranged to meet in-person that day. Tickets will only be sold on Saturday, October 25th.
What is the maximum number of tickets that will be sold for this raffle?
WA State gambling laws restricts the total sale of all raffle tickets to $4,999, so that is approximately 250 tickets total that the PA can sell during the sell-period (approximately because the more tickets you purchase, the cheaper the ticket price becomes).
Do I have to have kids at MCH to participate in this raffle?
This raffle is open to any family or staff member of MCH, regardless of number of kids enrolled at MCH.
Can I use the three hours with Burt over multiple visits?
Mr. Burt has agreed to one home visit, so please use the time wisely! You are welcome to email with Burt prior to the visit to plan out the session. Feel free to include pictures so he can prepare accordingly.
Where will the money raised by this raffle go?
The money will go into the SEED fund which entirely funds all the PA's operations and activities.
Is the money I spend to purchase raffle tickets tax deductible?
No, the money spent to purchase raffle tickets is not tax deductible as a service is provided in return.
Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know has been harmed by gambling and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.