What a tremendous year at the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert! This year the CDMOD reached significant milestone achievements and it is shaping up to be the biggest year of learning yet! From the grand opening our new exhibit hall to celebrating our 25th Birthday, the CDMOD has and continues to create impactful change as we prepare the Museum and its children for the future.

Investing in children early in life is a smart decision that has lasting benefits- for their lives and for our future. The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert's unique role in early learning continues to create deep, lasting impacts with the help of our "Partners in Play".

The CDMOD is having another exceptional year thanks to generous support of our "Partners in Play" such as The Smart Family Foundation, City of Rancho Mirage, City of Indian Wells, City of Palm Desert, Southern California Edison/Edison International, The Friends of Betty Barker, The Tappan Foundation, Contour Dermatology and the Anita B. and Howard S. Richmond Foundation just to name a few. Our "partners" are champions in the essential role of play and skill building in early learning.

These special "Partners in Play" understand the power of investing. It is not about what you give but what you get in return. Thanks to your help and our "Partners in Play", we are doing the right work for children.

I would also like to give a generous thank you to the CDMOD board of trustees, committee members, volunteer and staff for their support and commitment to the mission of the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert everyday. Together we are dedicated to building a community where all children grow and thrive.

Scott R. Wilson
Founding Partner
Wilson Johnson Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
President of the Board