Pampering the Families

Guests at Fisher House are here for one reason: to provide support and encouragement to their ill or injured loved one. However, the role of caretaker is a heavy one. The stresses of illness and being away from home are challenging. We are grateful to the donors and volunteers who give their time, treasure, and talent to provide these programs to our guests. Here is a small sample of what is available to guests.

Massage Therapy

After long days sitting at a loved one's bedside, 20 minutes of chair massage is a welcome break.The benefits are tremendous. "It is twenty minutes of escape to someplace else", said guest Beth T. 

In order to strengthen a program that had relied solely on volunteers the Friends offered to pay licensed therapist Charles Fedd to lead the program and assure massage would be provided at least once a week. Additional sessions are then provided by volunteers as they are available.

Charles, himself a Marine Veteran says, "I love having the opportunity to show the families that not only does the VA take care of their love ones, but we at the Fisher House know the importance of caring for those who constantly give. The guests are so busy tending to others; I find it fulfilling to ease their stress and focus on them".   

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Style by Sophia

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Twice a month Sophia Blackman comes to Fisher House to set up an in-house salon and treat guests to haircuts. For folks away from home and spending long hours at the hospital this is the sort of "extra" that goes a long way toward self-care. As guest Peg said, "When you look good you feel good!" Sophia's parents have been beneficiaries of Fisher House so she knows how important the House is to families. Sophia's heart for the program. warm personality, and mad skills with a pair of scissors is a wonderful asset to Fisher House guests!
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GNO (Guests Night Out)

​Fisher House guests, especially those here for extended stays, can sometimes go a little stir crazy. They need a shift in routine, but are reluctant to leave campus. We encourage them to get out and about with a monthly "GNO" or "Guests Night Out". We explore neighborhood restaurants and other venues, with all costs borne by the Friends. More than the food or seeing a new part of Seattle,  guests most appreciate an opportunity to get away and feel 'normal'. Guest Mylean put it simply:: "I never thought I would be given a gift like this," 

Other guest programs and services include:

Donut Friday                                                              
Movie Night (monthly excursion, including popcorn)          
Quarterly board dinners
​Home-cooked meals                                             
Catering or groceries for major holidays                               
Mother’s Day Brunch                                    
Weekly events and classes
Holiday stockings & gifts
Weekly floral arrangements                                                  
Groceries                                                                                
Toiletries & welcome gifts    
Household and office supplies                                               
Satellite TV                                                                            
Professional gardener & garden supplies                                                                  
Garden parties                                                                       
Orca cards                                                                  
Laundry service                                                                      
Holiday decorations                                                               
Holiday exterior lighting       
Appliance repair                                                                     
Appliance replacement                                                          
Furniture upholstery                                                              
Quarterly steam cleaning of tile floors and carpets    

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