The Symphony Guild, formed in 1997, is a group of young professionals coming together for one cause – to help all children get the care they need no matter their circumstance. The funds raised each year place the Symphony Guild on the “Top 25 Fundraising Guilds” list at the hospital.

How it all began… Many years ago, a friend of Mateo Messina called him into his office and told him about Seattle Children’s Hospital. He said that they made the last year of his daughter’s life wonderful. After she passed away from brain cancer, he told Mateo to check out the playroom and possibly volunteer by playing the piano. One week later Mateo started playing piano for the kids and staff in the playroom. Later that year he produced his first Children’s Hospital benefit concert: Human.

Fourteen years later Mateo still plays regularly for the kids at the hospital and produces an extraordinary concert for the entertainment of his fans and to benefit Seattle Children’s. Although Mateo’s music career has taken him to Hollywood California, he continues to play for the children during his monthly visits to his hometown of Seattle. Mateo’s studio, Kind Studios, provides music for film, television, gaming and multimedia.

Team:
Mateo Messina, Guild Founder and Chair
Sarah Gibbons, Guild Vice Chair
Mindee Prichard, Guild Treasurer
Amy Agoado, Events Co-Chair & Special Events Chair
Tammy Anderson, PR Chair
Cynthia Baker, Silent Auction Chair
Teri Balderson, Events Co-Chair & Special Events Chair
Martha Belmont, Sponsorship Chair
Karen Buelterman, Ticketing Chair
Adam Chawes, Organizational Development Manager
Kristine Drango, Volunteer Manager
Jennifer Jewell, Production Chair
Lori Paxton, Raffle Chair
Christy Wood, Marketing Chair