Josh's STEAM in Everyday Life Fundraiser

I started working at Kentucky Science Center as my first job out of college in January of 2008. Almost 17 years later, I'm still helping families across the community Do Science everyday! 

In my time at Kentucky Science Center, I've been able to lead a team in charge of designing a 3 month exhibit on sports science, launch a Community Access Membership that provides FREE Family Memberships to any families receiving benefits through SNAP/WIC, host pancake breakfasts and other member events with 300-400 happy members, grow professionally and learn from a multitude of bosses/leaders, and make a ton of friends along the way. Science was never my favorite subject in school, but working at Kentucky Science Center has helped me see that science really can be for everyone. 

This year on September 12, I'm excited to be participating in Give for Good Louisville to raise funds for Kentucky Science Center's Annual Fund for Science. 

I'm aiming to raise $250 to support Kentucky Science Center's overall goal of $20,000.

Funds raised will support our Annual Fund for Science, providing ongoing support for education programs and initiatives including:

• $1,000 can support Science in Play2Go in a Kentucky library. This traveling exhibit brings early childhood activities improving kindergarten readiness throughout the Commonwealth. 
• $500 can support Pulse of Surgery for a class of 25 students. This virtual program streams live heart surgeries to classrooms, offering students a unique view of medical careers and healthy living. 
• $300 can open our MakerPlace exhibit to our guests for an entire day. MakerPlace showcases the cycle of curiosity, tinkering, discovery, and problem-solving skills vital to today's workforce using high-tech tools. 
• $139 supports one family with a Community Access Membership. Kentucky Science Center provides free annual family memberships to those in SNAP or WIC programs, ensuring that all families can enjoy immersive science experiences. 
• $21 can support one student's field trip admission to our Flagship Facility. Located on Museum Row in Louisville, Kentucky Science Center offers interactive exhibits, hands-on science experiences, and demonstrations for all ages. Our educators create innovative programs that inspire scientific curiosity and learning.
• $14 helps make it possible for one student to attend a Science Celebration. Multi-day events where students and families engage with local businesses and STEAM professionals through themed programs like Maker Days, Engineering Days, Health and Wellness Days, and Paws and Pals Days. 

You can help support Kentucky Science Center's Annual Fund for Science by:

1. Make a gift of $10 or more to help me reach my goal. See below to learn how to maximize your dollars on September 12th. 

• Mid-Morning Break For It: Organizations by tier with the most online donors between 9-11 AM will be awarded $1,000 each
• Greatest Two Minutes in Giving: Five online donors will be randomly selected for a donation boosts within a two-minute time period from 7:15-7:17 PM. Donation boosts range from $20,000 to $5,000.

     2. Share your support:

• Spread the word by sharing my fundraising page with friends and family and help reach more people.

Your gift will help provide people with hands-on experiences that demonstrate the relevance of STEAM in everyday life. 

Thank you for considering a donation to support Kentucky Science Center on September 12. Your generosity is helping to ensure a future where science is accessible, exciting, and engaging for everyone!

Kentucky Science Center is an exempt organization as described by in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN-1005850. Your generous support helps to advance our mission to encourage people of all ages to Do Science in ways that inspire a lifetime of learning.