COVID-19 Safety Measures

The health and safety of our families, guests, staff, and volunteers remains our top priority. As an organization serving young children with an array of diagnoses, we are especially conscious of the unique vulnerabilities in our community.

On Saturday, May 21, Gala Guests will be asked that they meet the 4 health/safety requirements below upon arrival.  

1.    Are you fully vaccinated for COVID; and if not, have you received a negative COVID test* result within 48 hours of this event? 

2.    If you have been exposed* to a person with confirmed COVID in the past 2 weeks (May 7-21), have you received a negative test* result within 48-hours of this event? 

3.    If you have had COVID in the last month, has it been:

·       10 days since your symptoms started (or since the date of positive test if you are asymptomatic), and

·       At least 72 hours have passed since your last fever without medication, and

·       Symptoms have improved?

4.    Are you feeling well, without any of the below symptoms in the last 48 hours? If you are exhibiting any of the below symptoms and do not have any chronic, non-contagious conditions, have you received a negative COVID test* result within 24 hours of this event? 

·       Fever greater than 100.4

·       Cough

·       Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

·       Chills

·       Fatigue

·       Muscle or body aches

·       Headache

·       Loss of Taste or Smell

·       Sore Throat

·       Congestion or runny nose

·       Nausea or vomiting

·       Diarrhea

*COVID tests may include home antigen tests, lab administered tests, or PCR tests.  Complimentary antigen tests are available for ALL guests. Complimentary testing will be available on Gala night (5/21) at check-in, as well as in advance.  If you would like to have an antigen test mailed to your home or your table guests’ homes, please contact Kindering’s event team.

*Exposed –having close contact during an infected person’s contagious period, 2-days before the start of symptoms or positive test sample date (whichever is soonest).

In addition to guest health screening, Kindering is also implementing the following safety measures:

·       Masks remain optional, but are highly recommended

·       Gala Location, The Seattle Westin’s Grand Ballroom, 4th Floor Foyer, and meeting rooms are equipped with 100% MERV 13 filtration.

·       Ballroom tables will be spaced 6+ feet apart.

·       Hand sanitizer will be readily available.