Patrick Donahue

Laguna Beach
Advisory Council member

How did you become involved with KidWorks?

Through my late brother, Dan Donahue.

Share the most meaningful experiences you’ve had at KidWorks? What made them impactful to you?

Being involved in the Foundation for Success luncheons.  I am proud to see their growth over the past 17 years. 

Can you talk about some of the biggest obstacles KidWorks' programming overcame when you were involved?

KidWorks sometimes struggled in the early days to stay mission-focused.

What does KidWorks mean to you? Looking back, how did KW help to shape your life? How did KW help to influence the person you are today

KidWorks was the first philanthropic organization I was involved with and I realized the importance of giving back to others.  Now our family is involved with several organizations and it gives me great joy to partner with meaningful non-profits.

What are your dreams for KidWorks over the next 10, 20, or 30 years?

Continue to stay on its core mission of educating kids to achieve more in life than they ever thought possible.  An education impacts not only the student, but the family and the community.

Anything else you would like to share about KidWorks?

I can't wait to watch the future of KidWorks unfold.