Tacoma Orthopedic Association
Long before Mary Bridge opened its doors in 1955, a group of women known as the Tacoma Orthopedic Association (TOA), opened their hearts to the children of our community.

Since 1921, they have dedicated their time, their resources, and their vision to advancing the health interests of children. In fact, this volunteer organization was the driving force in establishing Mary Bridge, southwest Washington’s only hospital dedicated to the health care of children.

Today, TOA is a not-for-profit organization with 1,200 volunteers. But with the health care needs of children continuing to grow, so must TOA. We need your help.

The Tacoma Orthopedic Association Supports Mary Bridge.





Gift Shop Manager Linda Armstrong

Over the years, the TOA efforts raised more than 15 million dollars-all of which directly benefited children at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center through:

Guild Projects (Auctions, Bazaars, Garage Sales)
Association Projects (Holiday Wreaths, Festival of Trees, Hospital Gift Shops)
Commemorative Gifts (memorials and honorariums)
Charitable Annuities and other bequests

The funds we raise for Mary Bridge provide support for:

Major medical equipment
Uncompensated care
Specialty pediatric programs
Construction of new clinical facilities


Join A Tacoma Orthopedic Association Guild

TOA Guild members meet regularly to organize fundraising efforts, participate in other guild events and support Association projects. It's a great way to have fun, be social, and put your creative energy to work for a very important cause.

Get Involved With Your Local Guild.
Throughout southwest Washington , there are more than 50 thriving Tacoma Orthopedic Association Guilds. Whether you live in Tacoma, Olympia, Puyallup or Bremerton, chances are there's an active Guild right there in your community.

Choose A Guild That's Right For You.
Some guilds get together over lunch while others meet in the evenings. Some guilds meet once a month, others meet more often. So whether you're retired, a working professional, or a stay-at-home mom, you have the flexibility to get involved, in a way that fits your life and the demands on your time. Even if you have very limited time, you can still be part of this dynamic organization. Members-At-Large are not involved in local Guild activities. They focus on Association projects.

All members pay minimal annual dues to support operating costs.

Contact the TOA office.
Tacoma Orthopedic Association
311 South L Street
PO Box 5299
Tacoma, WA 98415-0299
Phone: (253) 403-1427
Fax: (253) 403-4763