Ellie's STEAM in Everyday Life Fundraiser

One of my favorite memories as a child was visiting Kentucky Science Center. Once I stepped into the building, it felt magical! Where else can you be inside a giant bubble? Those experiences sparked my curiosity and passion for learning.

Flash forward to my career as a teacher, I was most excited about teaching science in my elementary classroom. However, being in a formal classroom setting made me realize that elementary students don't get as much exposure to STEAM as I did when I was in school. The hands-on experiences that fostered my love for science were missing.

After starting my career at Kentucky Science Center, I now see those hands-on STEAM experiences happening daily! Watching visitors engage with our exhibits, activities, and programs sparks my passion to offer STEAM experiences to ALL!

I believe it is crucial for everyone to have access to hands-on STEAM experiences so they can have those magical moments that spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

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 $500 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.