https://www.thefirstnightproject.org/blog daily 0.75 2022-07-04 https://www.thefirstnightproject.org/the-first-night-project daily 1.0 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/a2d57be9-c44d-468d-941e-9b12655e90b5/Screen+Shot+2023-06-11+at+4.40.23+PM.png The First Night Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/89e4a61b-59ee-4d4e-ae53-a42214ae350b/Screen+Shot+2023-06-11+at+4.40.49+PM.png The First Night Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/7e77c276-e04f-4850-b72a-6ee57c8a5ec2/Screen+Shot+2023-06-11+at+4.40.37+PM.png The First Night Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/d0826557-4e8d-4ef2-b562-d70b508c5f5c/Screen+Shot+2023-06-11+at+4.43.01+PM.png The First Night Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/bfb5e6a4-6528-4991-9869-4d9b22066808/tfnp_logo.jpg The First Night Project - Make it stand out high-quality care packages for newly-diagnosed teenage cancer patients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/14bb87c6-908f-45cd-866c-c406ae7d9e8d/Screen+Shot+2023-06-11+at+3.10.50+PM.png The First Night Project - Uncompromising Quality The First Night Project was conceived to provide a vital aspect of the welfare of teenage pediatric cancer patients: comfort. Each care package contains high quality, long-lasting amenities curated with the intent to improve the comfortability of hospital care wherever possible. Each care package has a retail value of $400, and throughout its operation, The First Night Project has ensured that not a single dollar has been spent without intention, care, and reliability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/a20eb6c1-f300-4b07-8903-c71632b580c2/Screen+Shot+2023-06-11+at+3.53.51+PM.png The First Night Project - Special-Curated Amenities Each care package is composed of hand-picked amenities built on the experiences of Founder Harry McGovern and his own experience with Stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Harry sought to emphasize improved bedding, toiletries, and dining options for the next generation of teenage cancer patients. As such, every care package created by The First Night Project contains a memory foam pillow, woven throw blanket, lavender-scented body wash, Patagonia backpack, and $100 in gift-cards to local restaurants for each hospital location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/f5b865d1-0b6a-4759-9188-7bd44054fdcd/Screen+Shot+2023-06-11+at+4.28.24+PM.png The First Night Project - Impact-Focused Delivery To ensure that quality-of-care is improved as early as possible, care packages are delivered within the first few day of in-patient admission. Since its founding, The First Night Project has maintained strong, year-round distribution networks throughout the Pacific Northwest, ensuring that the care packages, an https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/4e09a5f9-077b-4ef3-bf5c-8a321aa8dbfc/Untitled+design.png The First Night Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thefirstnightproject.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/1612047650338-RUBFU4XA0VHA8KSIR5SZ/IMG_1880.jpg Our Team - Harrison McGovern - Founder/President Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/1612046725798-32GWZNYWOQYLYX4S1MEB/IMG_2684.jpg Our Team - Tanya Gardanar - Director of Outreach Tanya grew up and attended schools in the Seattle area. She spent 28 years in law enforcement as a police officer and Sex Crimes Detective. She then went on to work as the Director of Support Services for Northwest Center in Seattle, WA where she managed 100 desk staff for 42 Amazon buildings, as well as a Moves Team between buildings. She also implemented and oversaw the operation of the iconic Amazon "Banana Stand" with its "Banistas" who distributed complimentary bananas to local passerbys. She currently splits her time between Pt. Ludlow, WA and Scottsdale, AZ where she resides with her husband. They enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and exploring wines and food. Tanya has known the McGovern family for over 20 years and is thrilled to be undertaking her new role to help bring Harry's goal to fruition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/09f37970-5612-46c7-bc76-eff5eeb8ed56/Les.JPG Our Team - Les Baron - Director of Development Since age 10, Les has loved sales and marketing which he then parlayed into a career having managed sales in excess of $100M. His experience includes working with small local advertisers for community newspapers, or the largest global organizations in AV and Collaboration. He enjoys helping customers be more efficient and grow with an emphasis on community. A Boston native, Les has now been in the Seattle area for 30 years. But he is still a loyal Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics & Patriot fan. Les, his wife Robyn and their family of 3 kids and 2 dogs (one named Fenway of course) enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/1612046596028-EQR9AVPC5I2D9XW5R8XG/IMG_0868.jpeg Our Team - Ann McGovern - Marketing & Communications She will eventually get around to writing something about herself but has been too busy with charity-related efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91aaa9f805033ce28294b6/1612050342207-TJNWO8DVG0EKBM83QAHD/IMG_4210.jpeg Our Team - Ed McGovern - Treasurer & Secretary Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. 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