Kennedy Krieger Institute prepares for annual Festival of Trees

ASHLEY: HOLIDAY SEASON AROUND THE CORNER NOW. ALMOST TIME FOR THE FESTIVL OF TREES EVENT. JOINING US THIS MORNING, PRESIDENCY OF KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE, DR. BRAD SCHLAGGAR. >> GOOD MORNING. THANKS FOR HAVING ME. ASHLEY: FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW, WHAT IS THE FESTIVAL OF TREES? >> IT’S A THREE-DAY HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA THAT START FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. TYPICALLY, WOULD BE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. THIS IS A VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE KICKING OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND RAISE FUNDS FOR A GREAT CAUSE FOR KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE. >> YOU MENTIONED VIRTUAL THIS YEAR. ARE THERE ANY OTHER CHANGES YOU MAD TO MAKE? >> WHEN WE REALIZED IT WAS IMPORTANT TO HAVE THE EVENT BECAUSE IT’S IMPORTANT FOR KICKING OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN THIS COMMUNITY, WE ENOUGH WE HAD TO MAKE IT AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE. WE MADE IT VIRTUAL. THAT MEANS EVERYTHING YOU’RE ACCUSTOMED TO ENJOYING AT THE FESTIVAL IS VIRTUAL. THE TREES AND WREATHS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE VIEWED ONLINE AND WHEN YOU PURCHASE THEM, PICK THEM UP ON SITE. THERE WILL BE ENTERTAINMENT AS FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, AND COMEDY AND ALL SORTS OF FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ALL BE AVAILABLE, 24/7 STREAMING. THAT MEANS THAT IT’S POSSIBLE TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY FROM ALL OVER THE PLACE, NOT JUST FROM THE REGION, TO COME – AND ENJOY THE FESTIVAL.O COME – ASHLEY: THAT’S ONE GOOD THING ABOUT IT. WITH VIRTUAL EVENTS, MORE PEOPLE CAN ATTEND, EVEN IF THEY DON’T LIVE HERE. THEY DON’T HAVE TO TRAVEL. YOU CAN PICK UP THE TREES, PICK UP THE WREATHS. THERE’S GOING TO BE GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. HOW IMPORTANT IS FESTIVAL OF TREES TO KENNEDY KRIEGER? >> IT’S OUR MOST IMPORTANT FUND-RAISING EVENT. THIS WILL BE OUR 31ST YEAR. OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS BROUGHT IN OVER 24 MILLION DOLLARS OVER 31 YEARS. AND THE PROCEEDS REALLY GO TO SERVE THE 25,000 UNIQUE PATIENTS, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES THAT WE SERVE EVERY YEAR. ASHLEY: SO IMPORTANT. SUCH A WONDERFUL CAUSE. AND IF PEOPLE WANT TO FIND OUT MORE, WHAT CAN THEY DO? >> THEY GO TO KENNEDYKRIEGER.ORG/FESTIVAL. REGISTER THERE TO GET A TICKET. IT’S FREE OF CHARGE. WE’RE HOPING PEOPLE WILL SIGN UP AND INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO DO THE SAME. ASHLEY: NOVEMBER 27 THROUGH 29, RIGHT AFTER

Kennedy Krieger Institute prepares for annual Festival of Trees

Updated: 6:24 PM EST Nov 22, 2020

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time for the annual Festival of Trees event all to benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Joining us to talk more about the event is President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, Dr. Brad Schlagger.

BALTIMORE —

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time for the annual Festival of Trees event all to benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Joining us to talk more about the event is President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, Dr. Brad Schlagger.