In The Media
Child United’s effort has reached numerous media outlets around the country! Take a look at what Child United has accomplished so far!
June 20, 2011 Aluminaries: Christine Umayam…Breaking the Poverty Cycle
April 26, 2011 Nominee for media and awards: APA Heritage Bash
March 16, 2011 Local woman on selfless mission. New Day Northwest Talk Show
March 9, 2011 Local woman finalist in national honor. Q13 FOX News
March 01, 2011 Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Finalists
March 7, 2011 Lynnwood Woman a finalist in ‘hero’ award. KOMOTV.com
Jan. 16, 2010 KIRO TV Seattle covered Child United and their effort to raise money for the disaster in Haiti. A benefit was held at Harambee in Renton.
Founder Christine Umayam and Events Director Donn Castro were interviewed. 8pm and 11pm newscasts.
Founder Christine Umayam and Events Director Donn Castro were interviewed. 8pm and 11pm newscasts.
Jan. 15, 2010 Renton Reporter Newspaper, Benefit in Renton Saturday at Harambee to aid Haitian quake victims.
Oct. 11, 2009 VIDEO: KCPQ FOX Seattle covered Child United as they help typhoon victim in the Philippines. Dozens join the effort and help. Local Charity Steps Up To Help Storm Victims Of
Deadly Typhoons In The Philippines.
Oct. 4, 2009 VIDEO: KCPQ FOX Seattle, Local Relief Grows For Devastated Areas After Philippines Hit By Another Typhoon.
Oct. 4, 2009 KIRO TV Seattle covered Child United’s effort and interviewed our founder, featured on 5pm-6pm news. One of few relief agencies listed on their website.
KOMO Radio featured Child United when it first started. Listen to the radio report below.
Eastside Business Journal featured Umayam in ‘Finding Life’s Calling Through A Vacation’ Nov 2007
KOMO TV’s Northwest Afternoon. May 2007. Featured holiday gifts available from charity.
Northwest Asian Weekly, Saving A Nation One Child At A Time. Dec. 2007

















