Pickleberry Pie: Give a Note of Hope

2024 Fundraiser for Hospital Concerts for Kids

Organized by Pickleberry Pie, Inc

$25,296

165 Supporters

101% of $25,000 goal

Mark Hanson

Fundraiser since Nov 2024

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$200

2 supporters

40% of $500 goal

Mark Hanson's Story

From Grammy-Award winning acoustic guitarist Mark Hanson: For many years, my wife Greta Pedersen and I have provided music at several children’s hospitals in the Portland, Ore., area, under the auspices of Pickleberry Pie (PP), for which Greta is a regional director. PP puts artists, musicians, mimes and actors into children’s hospitals across the country. For years I would go room-to-room in the oncology and orthopedic wards, playing for the kids, families and staff. More recently, I have found a ‘home’ in the neonatal unit at OHSU in Portland, playing for preemies and their families and staffers. I am likely providing the first ‘live’ music these new humans have ever experienced, I take that seriously. It is incredibly rewarding to see the tiny heads turn towards the music as I begin to play — most have unseeing eyes at such an early stage, but they can hear! I play gently, quietly and slowly, with each session featuring a new theme. In mid-December I will play seasonal music, some of which I have recorded like “In the Bleak Midwinter” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” PP provides an hororarium to the artists who offer their time and expertise to this worthy cause. Please donate what you can!.

Team Members

Dave Kinnoin

$6,920

42 Supporters

Jenny

$4,940

28 Supporters

Beth

$2,300

5 Supporters

David

$751

12 Supporters

ANDREA

$2,750

2 Supporters

Mr. Nick

$590

9 Supporters

Greta Pedersen

$350

4 Supporters

Martha

$375

3 Supporters

Steve Fekete

$175

4 Supporters

Mark

$200

2 Supporters

Lori Moitié

$150

2 Supporters

Charlie Miller

$100

1 Supporter

Story

$25,296

165 Supporters

101% of $25,000 goal

Campaign Update

3 months ago

Thank you!!!

I am so grateful for your support of Pickleberry Pie during this fundraiser. Because you all showed up we reached our goal. It may not look like it quite yet, but we have some checks coming in that will take us over the top, plus the matching grant! This means we will be in good shape for 2025 and be able to increase our services to reach more children and families with uplifting music while they are dealing with difficult medical issues. Thank you again - you are all amazing!

Jenny Heitler-Klevans, Executive Director

And the Board of Directors

$100

Cathy Riso made a $100 donation

2 months ago

Because I salute what you're doing and because I think Dave Kinnoin is an angel from God, it is my pleasure to donate.

$35

Dave Kinnoin received a $35 donation from Scott Lushbou

3 months ago

Dave, this is late, but maybe it can help a little with your valuable spread of the joy of music in 2025.

$2k

Chandrika Tandon made a $2,000 donation