Friends of Doernbecher
Friends Chapters
Friends of Doernbecher is a volunteer organization dedicated to long-term support for the hospital. Friends chapters include volunteers from across Oregon and southwest Washington.
These chapters hold fundraising events in their communities to raise awareness and funds for Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Currently, there are six active chapters:
Claudia Swanson · Douglas County Chapter · Dru's Chapter · Felicity Chapter · Oswego Friends · Women for Children
Friends Programs
Friends of Doernbecher has two programs organized by volunteer committees. The Cards for Kids program sells holiday cards September through December. Designs are chosen each year from art submitted by current and former Doernbecher patients, patients' families and professional artists. Cards are sold in local stores and via mail order. Generous donations of services and resources ensure that 100 percent of holiday card sales support families, programs and research at Doernbecher.
The second Friends of Doernbecher annual fundraiser is the Heart of Doernbecher Auction. The Heart of Doernbecher was created in 1997 with the idea of doing an auction unlike any other in the Portland area. That vision has remained the mission of the Heart of Doernbecher. Each 
auction is an intimate and elegant affair with exciting and creative silent and live auction items. The auction is made even more special by the performances of local and unique talents. Audiences have been amazed, serenaded, amused and inspired by performers such as the Northwest Afrikan American Ballet, Lily Wilde and Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra, Tracey Harris, ComedySportz, Portland Center Stage, Franklin High School drama students and former Doernbecher patients. The auction is a fun and meaningful way to bring the community together to help Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Friends Board
The Friends of Doernbecher Board is comprised of 29 volunteers who oversee the Friends of Doernbecher fundraising dollars, act as liaisons between Friends chapters and the Doernbecher Foundation, and serve as ambassadors in the community for Doernbecher Children's Hospital and for Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation.
2011-2012 Friends of Doernbecher Board of Directors
| Roger Mills, President |
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| Nathan Bailey, Treasurer |
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| Cheryl Joshi, Immediate Past President |
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| Sara Borst |
Elaine Miller |
| Gloria Bigej |
Kelly Montoya |
| Lori Bowler |
Alex Nelson |
| Tisa Dorsa |
Andrew Over |
| Sharon Graalum |
Wendy Sanman |
| Amy Johnson |
JoLee Schultz |
| Jerrie Johnson |
Bill Shake |
| Jon Johnson |
Deanna Shake |
| Kathi Kopet |
Maryann Silva |
| Stasia Larsen |
Yufen Steen |
| Karen LaVoie |
Anne Van der Linden |
| Kate McCoy |
Martha Zenor |
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Emeritus Members: Gwynn Dockery and Sue Miller
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For more Friends of Doernbecher information, please contact Carolanne Wipfli at 503 220-8341 or wipfli@ohsu.edu.
