Northwest Corks & Crush wine tasting, dinner and auction to benefit Children's Therapy Unit at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup

Raise your glass (and your auction paddle) in support of a good cause at Northwest Corks & Crush, a gala auction featuring Northwest wines, dinner, and dancing to live music.

(Reserve your seat at www.nwcorksandcrush.com or call 253-403-3095.)

This year’s Northwest Corks & Crush, presented by Skanska, supports the Children's Therapy Unit at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. The event is at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18 at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. Entertainment by Bobby Medina and the Red Hot Band.

About 20 wineries will be represented this year at Northwest Corks & Crush. Each winery brings up to three varietals to pour during the tasting that precedes the dinner and live auction. 

“Corks & Crush is a dynamic and exciting event, with an impressive selection of the best that the Washington wine world has to offer,” said Lauri Corliss of Corliss Estates winery and vineyards. “We were not only blown away by the outstanding organization of the event last year, but by the enthusiasm of the attendees. We are thrilled to be able to attend again this year.” 

Northwest Corks & Crush, presented by Skanska

When: Saturday, May 18.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for wine tasting and silent auction until 7:30 p.m., followed by dinner, live auction, live music.

Where: Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup

Attire: Black tie optional.

Reservations: www.nwcorksandcrush.com

Questions? 253-403-3095 or nwcorksandcrush@multicare.org

Northwest Corks & Crush on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nwcorksandcrush

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital on Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodsamhosp

Participating  wineries: Wineries this year represent Washington, Oregon and California: Alexandria Nicole, Browne, Chateau Montelena, Chateau St. Jean, Corliss Estates, Cougar Crest, DeLille, Force Majeure, Freemark Abbey, Holloran, Long Shadows, Mackey, Mark Ryan, Matthews, Merryvale, Ramey, Stags’ Leap, Watermill.

About Children’s Therapy Unit

Founded in 1966, Children’s Therapy Unit at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital has helped more than 50,000 children become as functional and independent as possible. Expert care is provided by a team of pediatric specialists, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, psychologists, physicians and technicians. This team approach centers on collaboration with families to focus on the goals of the child, which allows children with developmental disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. CTU is located in the Donald and Beret Mott Children’s Center, an award-winning building that was designed and constructed to meet the unique needs of each child. 

"It's a gem of a resource to have located here in Puyallup," said Glenn Kasman, President of MultiCare’s East Pierce Region that includes MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. "Kids and families come from throughout the Northwest to access services there.”

In the past seven years, Northwest Corks & Crush has raised more than $2 million for programs at Good Samaritan Hospital.

“We really appreciate the community’s support,” Kasman said. “Northwest Corks & Crush is an opportunity for members of the community to connect with our team at Good Samaritan, and provide support for the programs at the Children’s Therapy Unit, which is a national-class facility."