Tacoma Orthopedic Association

Long before Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 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 Children’s Hospital, southwest Washington’s only hospital dedicated to the health care of children.

Our Mission:
The Tacoma Orthopedic Association is an organization of volunteers whose sole purpose is to further the interest of and aid in the support of Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center.

Our Vision:
The Tacoma Orthopedic Association will be a viable organization of volunteers committed to meeting the expanding health care needs of children served by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center.

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center is:
• A member of MultiCare Health System
• Separately licensed as a children’s hospital in the state of Washington
• State designated level II pediatric trauma center for SW Washington

The funds we raise for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Center provide support for:
• Major medical equipment
• Uncompensated care
• Specialty pediatric programs
• Construction of new clinical facilities
• Improved medical technology


Tacoma Orthopedic Association contributes annually to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center with volunteer time and financial contributions. Recent examples of our financial contributions include:
• Mary Bridge Health Center: $2.5 million
• Pediatric surgical suites: $750,000
• Pediatric emergency services: $3 million
• Uncompensated care: $2.5 million