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Christmas in the Northwest

The Christmas in the Northwest project was founded in 1987 by Steve Lawson and his wife Debbie to thank Seattle Children’s Hospital for the care they received when their daughter was treated at the hospital for E-Coli at the age of 2.
Artists have included Dave Matthews, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Kenny G, Steve Miller, David Lanz and Paul Speer, Tickle Tune Typhoon, Tim Noah, and Walt Wagner.
The first album launched the hit song "Christmas in the Northwest", written and sung by Brenda Kutz. That song has become a Northwest classic.

Steve Lawson & Christmas in the Northwest
were profiled on KING TV’s Evening Magazine

Pat Fahey, then President of title sponsor US Bank (center) and Steve Lawson (right) present a check to Children’s Hospital to KOMO TV’s Kathi Goertzen during the 1987 Children’s Hospital Telethon.

Pat Fahey, then President of title sponsor US Bank (center) and Steve Lawson (right) present a check to Children’s Hospital to KOMO TV’s Kathi Goertzen during the 1987 Children’s Hospital Telethon.

Steve Lawson poses with American Idol sensation Sanjaya (center) and Karl Leaverton, President of RBC Wealth Management, the Christmas in the NW Title Sponsor

Steve Lawson poses with American Idol sensation Sanjaya (center) and Karl Leaverton, President of RBC Wealth Management, the Christmas in the NW Title Sponsor
Debbie and Steve Lawson at Children’s Hospital Fundraiser.

Debbie and Steve Lawson at Children’s Hospital Fundraiser.

Steve Lawson hams it up with the Seattle Mariner Moose at Safeco field during a winter 2004 event.

Steve Lawson hams it up with the Seattle Mariner Moose at Safeco field during a winter 2004 event.

Steve Lawson backstage with soldier Justin Tucker. Steve was able to bring Tucker back from Iraq for a surprise Christmas reunion with his wife on the first CNW TV Special.

Steve Lawson backstage with soldier Justin Tucker. Steve was able to bring Tucker back from Iraq for a surprise Christmas reunion with his wife on the first CNW TV Special.

Steve Lawson and John Curley prior to a TV Show taping (above).

Steve Lawson and John Curley prior to a TV Show taping (above).

Steve Lawson thanks the audience for their support before the 20th Anniversary TV show taping.

Steve Lawson thanks the audience for their support before the 20th Anniversary TV show taping

Steve Lawson and singer/songwriter Loni Rose visit the Ron and Don Show on KIRO Radio in Seattle to talk about Christmas in the Northwest House Parties.

Steve Lawson and singer/songwriter Loni Rose visit the Ron and Don Show on KIRO Radio in Seattle to talk about Christmas in the Northwest House Parties.
Steve Lawson greets Children’s Hospital guild members at their annual meeting.

Steve Lawson greets Children’s Hospital guild members at their annual meeting.

Steve Lawson addresses a group of Christmas in the Northwest supporters at an event in Portland.

Steve Lawson addresses a group of Christmas in the Northwest supporters at an event in Portland.