The Solstice Sip Foundation’s Mission is to support and improve the lives of those individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Solstice Sip Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that has been raising funds and awareness for the cause since 2019. We are committed to financially ethical fundraising practices. We have no paid employees and are committed to maximizing the impact of your donations through volunteerism and the support of our sponsors such as Tumwater Vineyard who has generously donated the event space.
From 2019 through 2023, 100% of ticket and raffle sales benefited the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us as we work toward our goal of donating $1 million.
Lindsay and Brandon Paxton hosted the first Solstice Sip event in their backyard after learning that a best friend’s dad was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 60. The event still supports individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Solstice Sip is now open to the public and has grown to over 200 people in attendance. Learn more about our inspiration HERE.
Board of Directors:
Lindsay Paxton, President: One of the Founders of Solstice Sip, Lindsay is passionate about bringing the community together to support well-deserving causes. She is a mother of three, Account Executive at Hologic Inc., and native to the Northwest. Lindsay also worked in the wine industry for a couple of years post college.
Whitney Govert, Vice President: Our “unofficial co-chair” from the beginning, Whitney was the first to commit to the foundational Solstice Sip event in 2019. Whitney brings years of experience in the wine industry and currently works as the Director of Hospitality at the Carlton Winemakers Studio. She also has a personal connection to the cause.
Brandon Paxton, Secretary/Treasurer: Brandon is one of our Solstice Sip Founders. He spent 20 years with Clackamas Fire serving the local community and brings years of experience with non-profit and charitable events. He is an active father of three, owner of a small business and business broker with BBC PNW.
Pascale King: Tumwater Vineyard has been a sponsor of Solstice Sip from the beginning and the event location sponsor since 2022. Pascale is the mother of two and oversees the events and all of the activities as the Manager of the Tumwater Vineyard and Barrel Room.
Amanda Raff: The daughter of Jim McAlexander (the inspiration behind Solstice Sip), Mandy has supported Solstice Sip from the beginning. She brings over 15 years of wine industry experience to the Board and has been working for E & J Gallo Winery since 2008. She is an active supporting member of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Tristen Hunt: As passionate as she is energetic, Tristen brings a sense of urgency and level of detail that is needed to elevate the impact of Solstice Sip. She was thrilled to get more involved with the organization that she has supported from the beginning and now oversees our corporate sponsorship program. Tristen is active in the community and supports families purchasing their homes in her work as a Loan Officer with Union Home Mortgage.
Kristen Santos: Her love of people and passion for togetherness make Kristen a valuable member of the board. With a personal connection to the cause, Kristen is committed to the ongoing success of Solstice Sip as one of our event coordinators. She also works with our community’s youth as a Speech Pathologist.
