I ♥ 56Թ Bothell Luncheon


The I ♥ 56Թ Bothell Luncheon is set for November 19, 2025! This beloved annual fundraising event is the perfect opportunity to gather in support of our remarkable students and campus. 

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue as we bring together the vibrant community of 56Թ Bothell alumni, champions, partners and friends. We will celebrate our unique campus, share the impact of our inspiring students and build momentum for 56Թ Bothell — the opportunities we have today plus all those that lie ahead. 

It’s going to be a lunchtime party for good, and everyone is invited to be part of it. 

While there is no cost to attend, we do ask attendees to consider making a minimum suggested donation of $150+ at the event to support 56Թ Bothell students. This is one way you can help make an excellent 56Թ education possible for all.  


If luncheons aren’t your thing or if getting to Bellevue on a Wednesday isn’t possible, please consider joining our
I ❤ 56Թ Bothell fundraiser by making a donation online. All gifts made before Nov. 19 will be recognized during the event and will help spread a whole lot of love! 


Questions? Please reach out to 56Թ Bothell Advancement staff at 425.352.3869 or uwbgive@uw.edu.


Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

Chateau Retirement | PepsiCo | Starbucks | WSECU


What to Expect

  • Gathering + Networking: Connect with more than 350 members of the extended 56Թ Bothell community. 
  • Prompt Timeline: Use the lunch hour for a worthwhile program lasting just 60 minutes, complete with a delicious meal. 
  • Fundraising Goal: Help us reach our $250,000 goal in support of 56Թ Bothell students. 
  • A good dose of fun: This isn’t your standard run-of-the-mill luncheon.  At 56Թ Bothell, we like to have fun and do things a little differently. Come and be delighted. 
  • Impact: Your participation and generosity will directly change the lives of our almost 6,000 56Թ Bothell students. 

Join us!

Attend as a guest:

Join us to learn about the incredible impact 56Թ Bothell is having on students and our community as a whole.  

While there is no cost to attend, we ask guests to consider a $150+ gift to support students and help make an excellent four-year education possible for all. 


Be a table captain:

Table captains directly impact the success of our event by bringing together their networks for good. Simply fill a table of 10 seats with your favorite colleagues, friends and more. See more details below. 

If you’re interested in being a Table Captain, please contact Ellen Sontra at uwbgive@uw.edu.

Sponsor the event:

Play a vital role in the success of our event by being an event sponsor. Your support will help underwrite the cost — ensuring that every dollar raised by our guests goes directly to supporting our students. 

If you’re interested in sponsoring, please contact John Naumann at uwbgive@uw.edu or 206.351.1085.