Imagine Guild

Twelve years ago, 100 motorcycles gathered to participate in Children’s Ride 1. The event was a success raising $13,000 for Children's Hospital. Who could have predicted that Children’s Ride would become one of the top five guild fundraisers for Children's Hospital as well as one of the largest charity motorcycle events in the Pacific Northwest?

The Imagine Guild and Children’s Ride was founded in 1995 by Rick Baldwin. In 1974, Rick’s daughter Tessa was admitted to Children's Hospital for treatment of third-degree burns when a coffee pot toppled on to her. Being a young father with limited financial resources Rick benefited from uncompensated care. Always wanting to repay the hospital for the care his family received, Rick combined his love for motorcycles with his gratitude to Children's Hospital and the idea for Children’s Ride was born.

In 2005, celebrating its tenth anniversary, Children’s Ride grew from a one-day event to a three day weekend extravaganza. The Children’s Ride Gala and Auction made its debut as a resounding success that year. Attracting one of the top custom motorcycle builders in the industry today, Paul Yaffe built and donated a one-of-a-kind custom chopper for the auction. Excitement was at an all time high in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom as Edgar Martinez and Chad Eaton matched each other bid for bid on the custom motorcycle until Edgar offered the winning bid of $95,000.

In addition to the auction, the annual Children’s Ride continues to be a “must attend” event for motorcycle enthusiasts in our region. Last year’s ride attracted nearly 2,000 motorcycles for the Washington State Patrol escorted ride from Qwest Field to Pacific Raceways in Kent, where riders enjoyed a gourmet barbecue, entertainment and admission to the All Harley Drag Racing Pacific Nationals. In 2006, the Imagine Guild raised more than $630,000 for Children's Hospital.

The Imagine Guild is made up of 70 men and women of all ages who share a love of motorcycles and a passion for Children's Hospital. Since its inception, the Imagine Guild has raised more than $2.6 million, providing care to hundreds of Northwest families.

Contact Information
Children's Hospital Guild Association
M/S S-200, P.O. Box 50020
Seattle, WA 98145-5020
Telephone: 206-987-4876
Fax: 206-987-4845
wendy.funicello@seattlechildrens.org