Wonderland Developmental Center presents Experience Wonder Benefit Luncheon to raise funds for early intervention services

Wonderland Developmental Center, located in Shoreline, will present “Experience Wonder,” its annual luncheon to provide early intervention services for children ages birth to three years with special needs and family support on Thursday, October 25, at the W Hotel in downtown Seattle. Funds raised will support Wonderland’s early intervention program, which is currently serving more families than ever before.

Headlining the affair will be keynote speaker Dr. Gary Stobbe of Seattle Children’s Autism Center, and emcee Kim Shepard, anchor and reporter at 97.3 KIRO FM.

The luncheon program begins at 12 Noon and ends promptly at 1pm, with registration and social starting at 11:30am. The event features a W Hotel signature lunch and a fast-paced, dynamic program that highlights inspiring Wonderland success stories as well as the impact of Wonderland’s services on local children, families and the community at large.

The event is free and open to the public, with a suggested minimum donation of $150. All contributions are tax-deductible. Register as a guest, table host, donor or sponsor online at Wonderland’s website at 

For 43 years Wonderland’s programs have offered infants and toddlers with special needs and their families early intervention services designed to nurture child development and strengthen families. Early intervention includes speech, language and occupational therapies; special education, parent/caregiver coaching and education; family resource coordination; mental health services; mixed ability playgroups; and and summer camps for children ages 3-5.

Services are provided through Edmonds, Northshore, Shoreline, and Seattle School Districts, King and Snohomish Counties, and the cities of Shoreline, Bothell, and Kenmore. Wonderland serves approximately 10 families per month, regardless of ability to pay.