THE FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS GUILD IS A MEMBER OF THE SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUILD ASSOCIATION, A TAX-EXEMPT FUNDRAISING ENTITY OF SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE, MEDICAL RESEARCH, TEACHING OF PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THE FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS GUILD HELD ITS ANNUAL DINNER AND AUCTION. THE EVENT RAISED FUNDS FOR THE UNCOMPENSATED CARE PROGRAM AT SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THESE FUNDS FULFILL THE GUILD'S MISSION BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS BASED UPON FAMILY NEED AND HOSPITAL RESOURCES.