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 seven active chapters:
Austin's Chapter · 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 25 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.
2009-2010 Friends of Doernbecher Board of Directors
| Cheryl Joshi, President |
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| Roger Mills, President Elect/Treasurer |
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| Kate McCoy, Immediate Past President |
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| Gloria Bigej |
Elaine Miller |
| Lori Bowler |
Ellen Mitchell |
| Jennifer Conley |
Wendy Sanman |
| Tisa Dorsa |
Patty Scanlon |
| Sherry Duncan |
JoLee Schultz |
| Sharon Graalum |
Deanna Shake |
| Amy Johnson |
Maryann Silva |
| Jerrie Johnson |
Petra St John |
| Jon Johnson |
Lois Suwol |
| Karen LaVoie |
Karl Tjerandsen |
| Larry Mathis |
Rebecca Welch |
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Emeritus Members: Gwynn Dockery and Sue Leaverton
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For more Friends of Doernbecher information, please contact Megan Bulger at 503-220-8341 or bulgerm@ohsu.edu.
