Julia's STEAM in Everyday Life Fundraiser

I am raising funds for a cause that is close to my heart this September 12th for Give for Good Louisville – making science, technology, engineering, art, and math education available to everyone through Kentucky Science Center. It is amazing how much STEAM impacts every aspect of our lives, right? If you can chip in, it would mean a lot to me! My goal is to raise $500 in a single day to support Kentucky Science Center's overall goal of $20,000.

• "Kentucky Science Center made an impact on me..." Watching my children play, explore, learn and grow where I played, explored, learned and grew when I was their age is incredible! So much has changed and yet the takeaways are the same. STEAM in everyday life...driven with honest curiosity and seen through the purest eyes.

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.