mark your calendar
FOR THE FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF DOERNBECHER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
February 10
Kiwanis Day at Doernbecher
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Vey Conference Center
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
For more information call Lyn Trainer at
503-220-8342 or [email protected].
March 14
Oswego Friends, Movie Night
6:30 p.m., movie starts at 8:00 p.m.
Lake Twin Cinema, Lake Oswego
Tickets are $25.00
Call Colleen Rebello for more information
503-803-0094.
February 20
National Pancake Day at IHOP
Visit any participating IHOP to receive a free
short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Donations
will be accepted for Doernbecher.
For more information visit www.ihop.com or
contact Ashley Keels at 503-412-6351 or
[email protected].
March 17
14th Annual Spring Brunch and Auction
Friends of Doernbecher, Claudia Swanson Chapter
9:00 a.m.
Vancouver Hilton, Vancouver, WA
Tickets are $30
For more information call Julie Moe at 360910-2586 or Kathy Belzer 360-833-1020.
March 8-9
99.5 FM The Wolf’s Hunt for a Cure
Radiothon
Tune in from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For more information call Ashley Keels at
503-412-6351 or [email protected].
April 28
“April in Paris” Brunch and Auction
Friends of Doernbecher, Felicity Chapter
11:00 a.m.
Tualatin Country Club
Tickets are $25
For more information call Sharon Graalum at
503-649-8228.
March 11
Shamrock Run
7:00 a.m.
Waterfront Park in Portland
Features a 15K, 8K, 1K Leprechaun Lap, 3.5
mile fitness walk and the 5K Shamrock Race.
For more information visit
www.ontherunevents.com/shamrock/
If you would like to volunteer contact Tessa
Reeves at 503-220-8344 or [email protected].
May 11
Candlelight Procession and Pajama Jam
6:00 p.m. registration for Candlelight
9:00 p.m. registration for Pajama Jam
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Bullwinkle’s
Family Fun Center
For more information contact Tessa Reeves at
503-220-8344 or [email protected].
WINTER 2007
May 18
15th Annual Kiwanis – Doernbecher Golf
Tournament
Shotgun start 8:00 a.m.
Camas Meadows Golf Course, Camas, WA
For more information call Gary Mael at
360-891-0908 or [email protected].
May 19
Kiwanis Doernbecher Memorial Bicycle Tour
In memory of Phillip James Tofflemire
Begins and ends at Sturdivant Park, Coquille, OR
For more information call Jim Tofflemire at
541-756-7037 or [email protected].
June 2-3
Doernbecher/Children’s Miracle Network
Telethon
KGW NewsChannel 8
Tune in from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
For more information call 503-294-7101.
June 23-24
21st Annual Doernbecher Softball Tournament
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District
For sponsorship information or team registration
details, contact Iris Smith at 503-220-8341 or
[email protected].
July 20
11th Annual Kiwanis Doernbecher Golf
Tournament
10:00 a.m.
Gresham Golf Course
Entry fee: $125 ($100 if registration by 3/31).
For more information call Bob Smith
503-656-6900 or David Edwards 503-761-3558.
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0104(185)
NEW TECHNIQUE
MAKES BRAIN
SURGERY SAFER
AND EASIER AT
DOERNBECHER.
Dear Friends:
When a child is confronted with a life-threatening illness, parents turn to Doernbecher
Children’s Hospital for the most advanced procedures in pediatric care. Doernbecher’s
specialists in pediatric oncology, cardiology and neurology are some of the best in the nation,
and they save young lives every day.
In this issue you’ll read about one of the newest members of the Doernbecher team and the
groundbreaking work he’s doing in pediatric neurosurgery with a new, minimally invasive
technique called neuroendoscopy. This technique is an exciting advancement in neurosurgery, and
we are on the forefront. Having traveled to Australia to learn the most advanced and innovative
techniques in neuroendoscopy, Daniel Guillaume, MD, is now teaching neuroendoscopy to
other physicians from across the Northwest. For OHSU residents, Dr. Guillaume brings an
extraordinary opportunity to learn this exciting technique. And for Doernbecher’s young
patients and their families, he brings confidence that they’re in the best hands.
But the best physicians need the best tools, and your support has brought those tools to
Doernbecher. Generous gifts to the Doernbecher Foundation have allowed the hospital to
purchase the neuroendoscopy equipment that Dr. Guillaume’s team requires. In addition, the
Credit Unions for Kids program is raising funds to furnish the pediatric neurosurgical suite
with the latest in computer-guided surgical equipment.
Giving to Doernbecher hasn’t been limited to neurosurgery. In this issue you’ll read about
gifts big and small, from family endowments to the many organizations and individuals
throughout the community who give their time to organize fundraisers in support of
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. You’ll read about the young designers of this year’s
Doernbecher Freestyle shoes and the Nike-sponsored program that’s taken their designs
nationwide. You’ll also read about the annual Heart of Doernbecher auction, which raised
$780,000 for the Child Life Endowment.
Finally, you may notice a new face at the top of this page. We’re pleased to welcome Joseph
E. Robertson Jr. MD, MBA, the new president of OHSU and a familiar face to the OHSU
community, who succeeded Peter Kohler, MD, upon his retirement after 18 years of
distinguished service. Thanks to Dr. Kohler for his visionary leadership and support of
Doernbecher and its patients throughout the years.
Best wishes for 2007,
Sue Nicol
Joseph E. Robertson Jr., MD, MBA
Executive Director
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation
President
Oregon Health & Science University
Pediatric
Neurosurgeon Brings
New Minimally Invasive
Surgery to Doernbecher
Seventeen-month-old Aaron
Cervantes seemed abnormally
irritable. That could mean
something as simple as an ear
infection, but his pediatrician
noticed something else: Aaron’s
head seemed enlarged, and that
might mean something much
more serious. He was sent to the
pediatric neurosurgery
department at Doernbecher
Children’s Hospital for an
evaluation. An MRI revealed a
large, fluid-filled cyst along the
base of his brain, pushing his
brain stem a centimeter-and-ahalf to the opposite side.
Daniel Guillaume, a pediatric
neurosurgeon from the
University of Iowa, joined the
Doernbecher staff. Dr.
Guillaume specializes in brain
tumors and disorders of the
cerebrospinal fluid, and he is
specially trained in a new,
minimally invasive surgical
technique called
neuroendoscopy. That means
performing brain surgeries
through the smallest incision
possible with the least amount
of trauma to normal tissue.
Aaron was a perfect candidate
for the procedure.
As it turned out, Aaron was
lucky. Just months ago, Dr.
“When I saw him, I noted
temporal prominence on the
Photos by Corky Miller
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Doernbecher Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery
For referrals or information call 503-494-4314 or 800-494-4314.
side of the lesion,” explained
Dr. Guillaume. “That
suggested the cyst was under
pressure. When these cysts
are small and not under
pressure, they don’t require
treatment. But when they’re
large and under pressure,
most experts agree they
should be treated. We can
either place a tube or a shunt
in the cyst to divert the fluid
to another fluid space in the
belly, or we can create a hole
in the cyst wall to drain it
directly into the central fluid
space at the base of the
brain. That’s really the
preferred treatment.”
Traditionally, surgeons would
have to cut a hole in the skull
about 6 to 10 centimeters
wide. Then, using a
microscope to see, they’d
fenestrate, or make holes in
the inner cyst membrane. But
the neuroendoscopic technique
has many benefits. Using an
endoscope, a slim tube with a
2
high-resolution camera
on one end and working
channels for surgical
instruments, surgeons can
perform operations through
a hole about one centimeter
in diameter. With the incision
less than an inch long, there is
less pain, shorter operative
and anesthesia time, and a
shorter hospital stay.
“It can make the procedure
safer,” said Dr. Guillaume.
“The endoscope provides
superior visualization and
magnification of the cyst. We
can look sideways, which we
can’t do with a microscope.
We can also navigate around
the brain rather than have to
push it to the side.”
In Aaron’s case, the procedure
worked like a charm. Aided by
neurosurgery resident, Dr,
Zachary Litvack, Dr.
Guillaume was able to get the
cyst draining very quickly,
immediately taking pressure
off Aaron’s brain.
“He’ll start feeling better
right away,” said Dr.
Guillaume, happily. “Kids
wake up very quickly from
this procedure, and they
often don’t even know
they’ve had neurosurgery.
Aaron could probably go
home today, but we want to
watch him closely overnight.”
Dr. Guillaume is also allowing
Doernbecher Neurosurgery to
increase the volume of
endoscopy and all pediatric
neurosurgery patients cared
for. Because Doernbecher has
served as a primary resource
for underinsured children in
Oregon, this helps us to benefit
all Oregon children. In
addition to treating cerebral
spinal fluid circulation
disorders such as
hydrocephalus and arachnoid
cysts, the neuroendoscope can
also be used to perform
biopsies and remove certain
brain tumors. Doernbecher
chief pediatric neurosurgeon,
Dr. Nathan Selden, says he’s
glad Guillaume decided to
come to Oregon.
“We recruited him away from
the University of Iowa, and
they had really hoped to keep
him. He has cutting-edge
skills, which allows us to offer
more to our patients.”
Guillaume was trained in the
procedure by renowned
pediatric neurosurgeon,
Dr. Charlie Teo, at Sydney
Children’s Hospital in
Australia. He has already
begun educating other surgeons
here to use the neuroendoscope,
and a workshop is being
organized here to train
neurosurgeons from all over
the Northwest. Plus, he’s
teaching residents in the
operating room every day.
“I’m thrilled to be training
with Dr. Guillaume,” says Dr.
Zitvack, who is in a pediatric
neurosurgery rotation as a
resident at OHSU. “This is
another tool we can now use in
our arsenal. I consider it a
vital part of my training, and I
hope to take this skill over to
the adult hospital.”
The equipment for the
neuroendoscopy procedure
came through the fundraising
efforts of the Doernbecher
Foundation. In addition, the
Credit Unions for Kids
program is now raising funds
to refit Doernbecher’s
pediatric neurosurgical suite
with the latest computerguided surgical equipment.
“Doernbecher is a world-class
facility,” said Dr. Guillaume.
“I’m really excited to be here.
My wife and kids love it, and
everyone is so down to earth.
There are many exciting things
happening here at Doernbecher
and in this great city.”
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Nathan Selden, MD, PhD, FAAP, FACS, Head, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Daniel Guillaume, MD, Assistant Professor
Wendy Domries, RN, CPNP
Laurie Yablon, RN, CPNP
The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery routinely collaborates with many
Doernbecher specialists, including:
Pediatric Neurology
Thomas Koch, MD, Head, Pediatric Neurology
Colin Roberts, MD, Director, Pediatric Epilepsy
Amy Kao, MD, Pediatric Neurology
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Stacy Nicholson, MD, Physician-in-Chief, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Kellie Nazemi, MD, Neuro-oncology
Thomas Lamkin, MD, Kaiser Permanente Oncology
Carol Marquez, MD, Radiation Oncology
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Anna Kuang, MD, Director, CDRC Craniofacial Clinic
Spasticity and Movement Disorders
Amy Kao, MD, Pediatric Neurology
Barry Russman, MD, Pediatric Neurology
Michael Aiona, MD, Pediatric Orthopedics
Trauma
Mark Silen, MD, Chief of Pediatric Surgery
Dana Braner, MD, Director, Pediatric Critical Care
Laura Ibsen, MD, Co-director, Pediatric Critical Care
Vascular Neurosurgery
Stanley Barnwell, MD, Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Gary Nesbit, MD, Interventional Neuroradiology
Skull Base Surgery
Mark Richardson, MD, Chairman, Otolaryngology
Henry Milczuk, MD, Head, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Sean McMenomy, MD, Head, Otology
Spina Bifida
Mark Merkens, MD, Director, CDRC Spina Bifida Clinic
Anesthesia and Pain Services
Jeffrey Koh, MD, Head, Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Services
Richard Carr, MD, Co-director Pediatric Sedation Services
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OHSU Welcomes
New President
After an international search over many
months, OHSU found its new president right
in its own backyard. Joseph E. Robertson Jr.,
MD, MBA, had served as Dean of the OHSU
School of Medicine since 2002 and was chair
of ophthalmology at OHSU’s Casey Eye
Institute. Robertson follows Peter O. Kohler,
MD, who served as university president for
more than 18 years.
“I am honored to be given the opportunity to
lead OHSU,” said Dr. Robertson. “Under Dr.
Kohler’s leadership, OHSU witnessed
tremendous expansion in all four of its core
mission areas: health care, teaching,
research and community service. We will
build upon these achievements to continue
OHSU’s path toward excellence as we meet
the needs of Oregonians.”
Dr. Robertson has a long history with OHSU,
first coming to the university as a resident
in 1979. He went on to become a
professor of ophthalmology and then to
lead the Casey Eye Institute.
“Treating Oregonians on a daily basis
gave me a unique insight into the
challenge of health care access
throughout Oregon and beyond,” said Dr.
Robertson. “I have seen firsthand the
difficulties some uninsured families can face
in seeking necessary heath care for their
children. As president of OHSU, I plan to
partner with others in finding better solutions
for those families.”
Dr. Robertson is considered a hard working
visionary and is a favorite among a large
number OHSU employees for his personable
demeanor. He has a wife and two children,
who are both in college, and lives in a
floating home on the Willamette River.
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Credit Unions for Kids – People Helping People
It’s been a busy season as always
for the Credit Unions for Kids
program. Just look at what
hundreds of dedicated credit union
employees and members across
Oregon and SW Washington have
accomplished for Doernbecher:
Wine Auction – Spring
fundraising was off to a great start
last April with the 5th Annual
Credit Unions for Kids Wine
Auction at the Benson Hotel in
Portland, which raised $133,000.
“The credit unions did it again,”
announced Roger Michaelis, event
co-sponsor and CEO of iQ Credit
Union in Vancouver, Washington.
“$133,000 is $38,000 more than
last year and even more remarkable
when you consider we were limited
to just 130 attendees.”
The event which soldout weeks in
advance, included
not only fine
wines from
Northwest
and California
wineries, but
music and
dancing by the
Rose City Kings,
one of Portland’s
most popular blues
bands. Amavi Cellars from
Walla Walla, Washington donated
specially bottled wine for the event,
which included an original oil
painting used on the label. The
painting, “Harvest for the Kids”
was painted especially for the
event by Northwest artist,
Jeffrey Hill.
“It was a fun evening,” said
Sarah Canepa Bang, event cosponsor and FSCC CEO. “This was
our fifth year, and I’m still awed
by the generosity of the Credit
Union movement.”
Auction coordinator, Lisa
Stokman, iQ Credit Union added,
“Everyone had a great time, but
no one forgot this was about the
kids. Everyone’s heart is in the
right place, and what we’re really
doing is helping sick children.”
Hank & Moose – More than 300
golfers turned out last July 17, for
the 7th Annual Hank & Moose
Open, which features former major
league baseball players, golfers
and volunteers coming together to
raise money.
Hosted by First Tech Credit Union,
the event is named for baseball
legends Hank Bauer and Moose
Skowron. It has evolved to include
more than 60 baseball celebrities,
including Don Larsen, the only
man in history to pitch a perfect
game in the World Series.
“The Hank & Moose Open is an
all-around great thing,” said Tom
Sargent, president and CEO of
First Tech Credit Union. “Old
friends get to catch up, some of the
golfers get to meet their heroes
and everyone just has a wonderful
time. But, the very best thing
about this golf tournament is why
we do it in the first place -to make it possible for
children to get the
care and support
they truly need.”
Motorcycle Rally –
The 2006 Credit
Union Charity
Ride, sponsored
by iQ Credit
Union and Fibre
Federal Credit
Union, raised more
than $15,000 to
benefit Doernbecher.
“This event was an instant
success,” says Roger Michaelis,
CEO of iQ Credit Union. “It was a
new and intriguing way to engage
our members — and neighbors in
the community — in supporting
the good work of the children’s
hospital. We’re hopeful that the
positive response from the
participants and our sponsors will
ensure the rally becomes an annual
tradition.”
More than 150 motorcycle bikers
rode the rally in beautiful weather
last July 15. A carefully mapped
route took the riders from the
starting point at Fibre’s branch in
Longview, Washington through
several rest stops at iQ and Fibre
Credit Union branches. The rally
ended at Love Leathers, a wellknown local retail landmark, with
live music and food. One lucky
participant received a grand prize
package featuring airfare and two
nights in Las Vegas.
“Over the past 20 years, iQ Credit
Union and Fibre Federal Credit
Union have participated in
charity events that have
helped raise funds in
excess of $7 million
dollars,” says Larry
Hoff, CEO of Fibre
Federal Credit
Union. “We’re
pleased to team
up again to host the 2006
Charity Ride and look
forward to bringing it back
again next year.”
Zoofari – During an evening
filled with spirited bidding, much
laughter, and a few tears, Oregon
and SW Washington’s credit
unions raised over $90,000 at
Zoofari for Kids – A 20th year
celebration. After a three-year
hiatus, the signature auction was
brought back to help Credit Unions
for Kids meet their new four-year,
$2 million fundraising goal.
Presiding over the
evening were
Mistress of
Ceremonies,
Stephanie
Strickland,
NewsChannel
8 health
reporter, and
Credit Unions
for Kids co-chairs,
Kathy Garner,
Northwest Corporate Federal
Credit Union and Larry Hoff, Fibre
Federal Credit Union. Jim Hanisch,
EVP of Co-Op Financial Services
served as the auctioneer. The 325
attendees had the opportunity to
bid on 186 packages during the
silent and live auctions.
Dough for
Doernbecher – What better
way to kick off the holidays than to
get all of your baking done at
once? For the 23rd year,
Clackamas Bread Plant opened its
doors to the public with Dough for
Doernbecher. More than 450
families turned out to bake and
decorate their holiday cookies. The
dough is sold in 10 pound
increments with all proceeds
benefiting Doernbecher. In addition
to the cookie bake on December 3,
Rivermark Community Credit
Union sells 5 pound bags in their
“Dough to Go” program. Together
the event and sales raised
$39,000 this year. Clackamas
Bread Plant, Doernbecher
Foundation and Rivermark
Community Credit Union
coordinate the event, but
it wouldn’t be possible
without generous
underwriting from
Duraguard Products and
all of the vendors who
provided in-kind donations:
Amalgamated Sugar Co., LLC,
Eggland’s Best, H.C. Brill,
Integrated Bakery Resources
(IBR), Innovative Cereal Systems
(ICS), Lumbermens, Papa John’s
Pizza, Pendleton Flour Mills, LLC,
Portland Specialty Baking,
Safeway, Starbucks, Ventura Foods
and Western Concord.
Friday, August 18,
Rivermark Community
Credit Union held its
annual “Dogs for
Doernbecher” hot dog
barbecue, raising more
than $2,530 for the
hospital.
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On July 13, Marion County
Sheriff’s office held a “CropA-Cop” event to raise money
for Doernbecher. This event
was organized by Chris
Melgard, a sergeant for the
sheriff’s office, whose
daughter, Maddie Melgard, was
diagnosed with leukemia on May
11 and is receiving treatment at
Doernbecher. While the family was
struggling with fear and uncertainty, they
also wanted to give back to Doernbecher. The
event raised $10,000, which Maddie proudly
presented to Doernbecher on September 1.
Picture includes Maddie, Mom, Laurie Phelps and
Dad, Chris Melgard.
Picture includes
Hayden
(presenting the
check), Rick and
Shelli Mikesell
and Pam Weiler.
Cougar Crest Winery owners Debbie and Dave
Hansen announced the release of a new red wine,
“Dedication.” In addition to a $5,000 donation to
the neurosurgery department, the Hansens created
this wine as a way to thank Doernbecher trauma
and neurosurgery teams for saving their daughter’s
life on September 5, 2005. Ever since that day, the
Hansens have been looking for a meaningful way to
show their gratitude and respect for the people who
made the miracle possible.
Instead of requesting gifts for
their 8th birthday, Carson and
Conner Terry asked their
friends to donate to Doernbecher
Children’s Hospital. Inviting both of
their classrooms, the two boys raised
$1,200 from their party!! Taking
advantage of post-Thanksgiving sales,
Carson and Conner were able to
purchase more than 130 toys and
games for the kids at Doernbecher.
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Oregon Charitable Checkoff Program
On Form 40, write in code 9 on line 62
On Form 40S, write in code 9 on line 32
On form 40P, write in code 9 on Line 79
On form 40N, write in code 9 on Line 80
Success Stories
Unions for Kids held its annual fundraiser on
June 3, raising an outstanding $25,000 for
Doernbecher with a Motorcycle Poker Run.
Hundreds of participants kicked off the event
with a motorcycle ride, ending with a chili
cook-off and raffle drawing. Riders enjoyed a
Saturday afternoon ride, chowed-down on
some home-cooked chili, while also giving
back to Doernbecher.
This tax season
check Doernbecher –
for many happy returns.
For the third year in a row, the
BMWACA Portland donated
hundreds of toys to Doernbecher
boys and girls. Not only were the
patients excited about the toys, but
some of the teenagers, being car fans
themselves, loved seeing all of the cars in
front of the hospital. In addition to the toys, the
car club made a check presentation at their
annual holiday party of $1,200 for the hospital.
Donate a portion of your Oregon tax return to
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and make your
refund check count for kids with cancer.
Thank you to Cummings Oil Company employees
who enthusiastically sold “Doernbecher Dolly” cutouts at all of their Oregon Mightymart locations
during the month of July. In addition to selling cutouts, employees also organized a charity golf
tournament for the hospital. Their fundraising efforts
paid off… in September Cummings Oil presented a
check for $18,000 to the hospital.
The Cascade Sports Car Club’s
21st Annual Doernbecher Dash was held at
Portland International Raceway on September 23
and 24. Activities included races with a total of
235 cars, a silent auction, rides around the track
for the public, a Pinewood Derby and a variety of
activities for 25 Doernbecher patients and families.
Doernbecher Dash chairman, Margie Swanson,
presented a check for $12,000 to Dr. Mark Reller,
head of pediatric cardiology, to
support the children’s
heart program. The
22nd Doernbecher
Dash will be held
on September
15-16, 2007.
Trendwest donated $50 to Doernbecher for
every family that toured their new Resort at
Seaside from February through September
2006. Their generosity resulted in a donation of
$6,350! Thank you to Trendwest and all of the
people who visited the resort and helped benefit
the kids at Doernbecher.
OHSU in an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.
Jeffrey Koh, MD, runs with
daughter Sophie.
The Road to Arizona
On April 15, 2007 Dr. Jeffrey Koh,
Doernbecher/OHSU pediatric
anesthesiologist, will be participating in
his first Ironman distance race –
Ironman Arizona. With the help of
Janus Charity Challenge, Dr. Koh is
participating in Ironman Arizona to
support Doernbecher. The money he
raises through pledges will benefit both
the Pediatric Pain Management
Program and the Child Life Program.
If you’d like to support his efforts, go to
www.januscharitychallenge.com and click
on the donation link. Enter his
name and donate!
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Among Friends
Going the Extra Mile …
Friends of Doernbecher is a grassroots, community outreach organization of more than 200 caring volunteers,
former patients, patient families and their friends, dedicated to ongoing support of Doernbecher. Friends has
nine active chapters and two associate chapters in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
At its heart are members who work in their own neighborhoods and communities to raise funds and friends for
the hospital. Through projects such as golf tournaments, handcrafted products, auctions, garage sales, dances,
t-shirt sales, cookbooks and bunko nights, Friends volunteers have raised more than $8 million to directly
benefit the children treated at Doernbecher. If you would like to learn more about Friends of Doernbecher, are
interested in joining a chapter or even starting your own chapter, please call Iris Smith at 503-220-8341 or
email [email protected].
Holiday Cards for Kids Celebrates Another Great Year
Thank you to the many dependable
volunteers and especially to cochairs Chris Woida and Jerrie
Johnson for the enormous amount
of time and energy they have put
into Holiday Cards for Kids this
year. The dedicated volunteers and
supportive public have made Cards
for Kids a successful fundraising
program for Doernbecher.
Holiday Cards for Kids would like
to thank its donors. Without these
special people, organizations and
companies, this program would
not be as successful as it is.
Sponsors and Donors:
Baxter Auto Parts
Boyd Coffee Company
Carpenter’s Local 247
Merrill Lynch
Pacific NW Title Co.
Joe Salta, in memory of Ruth
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Salta
Steve and Patty Smith
Weller Associates, Inc.
In-kind Donors:
AKA Direct
Barbur Blvd. Rentals
Boise Paper Solutions
Boise-Salem
Centerpoint Graphics
Delta Graphics
DocuSource Print Management
Equity Office
LAZERQUICK
Metro Parent
NW Kids
Pac-Paper, Inc.
Pronto Messenger Service
Rapid Bind
Red’s Electric Co.
Silva Graphics
Stewart-Stiles Truck
Line, Inc.
Vince’s Die Cutting
West Coast Paper Co.
West Linn Paper
Xpedx
Your Town Press
The Holiday Cards for Kids
committee is beginning to plan for
2007. If you would like to
volunteer with the holiday cards
committee, help support the
program, procure artwork or want
more information, please call
503-220-8344.
Friends of Doernbecher appreciates the following volunteers for their
outstanding contributions over the summer and fall:
This year Austin’s Chapter’s Extra Mile
award goes to all the young volunteers and
their parents, who eagerly wait through the
summer to be given their assignments to
work at OKTOBERFEST. They are friends
and relatives who knew Austin well and still
have fond feelings for him and his family.
They are new friends who did not know
Austin, but are eager to carry good tidings
to those who need the services of
Doernbecher. These volunteers come from
Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, White
Salmon, Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Young people like Austin’s best friend
Brad’s sister Katie, who has helped us for
four years and is now a high school senior
and an expert cotton-candy maker. Austin’s
cousins Michael, Daniel, Amy and their
friends. Thank you to family friends,
neighbors, Austin’s aunts, uncles and loved
ones. Each year we are more successful in
our efforts to raise funds. This year we were
able to present a check for $5,000 in
Austin’s memory. We are proud of all our
volunteers - these are our friends who go
the EXTRA MILE. Thank you from
Austin’s mom and dad, who appreciate all
your tender hearts and the love you show
for him and unknown children in need.
Jerrie Johnson and Chris Woida, Holiday
Cards for Kids co-chairs, are pleased to
honor the loyal volunteers who come each
year to work on this special project. Thank
you to Joyce Ashmanskas, Virginia Burke,
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Sue Chapel, Kay Cooksley, Kathy Gantz,
Helen Garland, Sharon & Gary Graalum,
Debby Howe, Jack Johnson, Joe Salta,
Sandy Simmons, Maryann & Bob Silva
and Charlotte Winters. We’d like to
welcome newcomers this year: Sally Albee,
Kathy Florine, Margy Morton, Marilyn
Nelson and Maryellen Salta. Cards for
Kids could not happen without all of their
help and enthusiasm.
Oswego Friends would like to note the
contributions of Dian Goldsmith as their
Extra Mile volunteer. She brought such a
wonderful commitment to the Cruise-In
event in September (this was the 5th time
she has chaired it). No one is more deserving
of this award. Dian is incredibly gracious and
has a gift for “rallying the troops” even at
the last minute.
The Heart of Doernbecher Auction
committee would like to acknowledge
Kevin Joshi for his outstanding work as
the sponsorship chair for the Heart of
Doernbecher Auction. Under Kevin’s
leadership the 2006 auction reached a
record-breaking $135,000 in sponsorship.
Not only was Kevin instrumental in many
of the sponsorship leads this year, but he
also recruited people to join the committee
who contributed to the success. He will
continue to be an integral part of the
committee and a wonderful advocate for
Doernbecher. Thank you Kevin!
“Hope on the
Horizon” – Women
for Children’s 14th
Annual Auction
On the rooftop at Jax Bar and
Grill, guests were dazzled by fine
food, drinks, live music and a
silent and live auction on
September 16. Women for
Children had hundreds of silent
auction items, as well as fabulous
live auction items that wowed the
crowd. Patient Katie Knudson
and her family expressed their
gratitude and appreciation of
Doernbecher by speaking.
This year’s auction raised an
outstanding $80,000. Thank you
to the following sponsors:
Avamere
ESCO
Forest Park Credit Union
GSL Properties
David Helm
Howard S. Wright Construction
Jax Bar and Grill
Key Bank
LifeWise Insurance
Mt. Hood Beverage
OTAK
Pepsi
Prudential
RE/MAX Equity Group
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Heart of Doernbecher Auction
Doernbecher friends and
supporters gathered for an
enchanting evening on October
21 to celebrate the 9th Annual
Heart of Doernbecher Auction.
Following the theme, “Le
Rêve…Dream Through the Eyes
of a Child,” the 440 guests
stepped into a Parisian ballroom
and made dreams come true for
Doernbecher patients.
The evening raised
$780,000 for the
Child Life
Endowment, which
will allow the
hospital to support
the Child Life
program, which cares for
the psycho-social needs of
patients and families, and
furthers the goal of providing
family-centered care at
Doernbecher.
Former OHSU president, Dr.
Peter Kohler, served as this
year’s honorary chair. Dr. Kohler
has been an advocate, supporter
and champion for the children of
our region. The Foundation and
auction committee were thrilled
to honor Dr. Kohler’s 18 years of
dedicated service to Doernbecher.
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Auction highlights included a
$175,000 match from the
McCoy Foundation in honor of
Art and Ginny McCoy, which
motivated auction attendees to
donate over $330,000 in a
special appeal. Other outstanding
supporters were Debi Coleman,
Howard Hedinger, Sean &
Gretchen Keys, Peter Kohler,
M.D., the Ray Hickey Foundation
and Junki & Linda Yoshida,
among many others.
Co-chairs Kristina McMorris and
Art Olmsted welcomed guests,
and KATU’s Steve Dunn and
Natali Marmion served as the
evening’s emcees. Popular
auction items were a trip on a
private jet to a home in
Steamboat Springs, CO; a set of
12 plates hand-painted by
Doernbecher patients and siblings;
a trip for two to Paris; and other
unique and rare experiences.
This evening would not have
been possible without the
tremendous work of the
volunteer committee and the
generous support of the
auction sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
Linda and Junki Yoshida of
Yoshida’s Fine Art Gallery
Platinum Sponsors:
The Ray Hickey Foundation
Unified Western Grocers
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca
Partnership
Gold Sponsors:
Jay Lee’s Auto Group
Umpqua Bank
West Coast Bank
Silver Sponsors:
Food 4 Less
Gerding/Edlen Development
GVA Kidder Mathews
Hoffman Construction Company
Maybelle Clark Macdonald
Reser’s Fine Foods
Wells Fargo
Austin’s Chapter
Spends Many Long
Hours at Oktoberfest
For the third year, Austin’s
Chapter dedicated itself to four
long days last September
serving sausage, sauerkraut
and chili dogs at Oktoberfest in
Mount Angel. The chapter
enjoyed serving thousands of
hungry visitors, who took
pleasure in authentic German
music and dancing. This year
the booth raised $5,000 for
Doernbecher.
Douglas County’s 10th Annual
Dinner & Golf Classic
On August 18, Douglas County
Friends of Doernbecher and about
400 other guests came together to
celebrate “Laughter is the Best
Medicine” at Seven Feathers Hotel
& Casino. The evening consisted of
a silent auction, gourmet dinner,
entertainment by comedienne
Susan Rice and many fabulous live
auction items. After a night of
food and fun, a “bad pants
contest” was held the next day at
the golf classic at Myrtle Creek
Golf Course. Overall, the weekend
raised $93,000.
Special thanks go to top sponsors,
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe
of Indians and Seven Feathers
Hotel & Casino Resort.
Claudia Swanson Makes Parent “Relief” Packs
for the Hospital
In October, Claudia Swanson Chapter put together “relief” packs for parents and siblings at
Doernbecher who find themselves at the hospital through unexpected circumstances. Children
who fall ill very quickly or from a severe injury arrive at Doernbecher with little or no lead
time for parents and/or families to put together things they might need while staying by their
child’s side. These “relief packs” were constructed with that in mind. They will be made
available to any family in need from the Child Life therapists or through the nurses stations on
all floors of Doernbecher.
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Credit Union for Kids Produces
Outstanding Volunteers
5 Patients + Nike = The Fabulous
Doernbecher Freestyle
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Even before this year’s sales began,
this extraordinary program has raised
more than $450,000 for Doernbecher.
We’d like to thank the following
sponsors for making this event
possible:
Stimson Lumber
Shirley Kuse
Nordstrom
GSL Properties
Maletis Beverage
The Ehlen Family
Fisher Volvo
In-Kind Donors:
Barbur Blvd. Rentals
City Center Parking
Columbia Distributing
Food in Bloom Catering
Food 4 Less
Fred Meyer
HERENOW Creative
Network
Mint/820
Maletis Beverage
Moonstruck Chocolates
Nike
Unified Western Grocers
Whole Foods
Wieden + Kennedy
Zupan’s Markets
Kiwanis clubs throughout Oregon
sold the raffle tickets at many
community events, such as the
Oregon State Fair, the Clackamas
County Fair, the Sandy Fly-In,
the Tualatin Crawfish Festival,
the Astoria Regatta, the Portland
Rod and Custom show, and the
Portland Roadster Show. This
year, the raffle raised $99,500
for Doernbecher.
Golfers suffered through 100
plus heat last July at the 10th
Annual Kiwanis Doernbecher
Greater Portland Golf
Tournament at the Gresham
Golf Course.
“We fired the weather
coordinator and hired a new one
to ensure more temperate
weather next year,” joked Dave
Edwards, program president and
chair of the tournament.
Despite the elements, the tournament
raised more than $37,000.
Added Edwards, “I want to
compliment our committee of
Kiwanians and community
volunteers, who work so well
together. It’s one of the best
managed golf tournaments I’ve
ever attended – a sentiment echoed
by many of our participants.”
Shamrock Run
Lace up those running shoes the
29th Annual Shamrock Run is right
around the corner! This year’s event
will be held on March 11, 2007 at
Waterfront Park in downtown
Portland. What a great way to work
off some of those extra holiday
pounds and benefit the kids at
Doernbecher at the same time!
For more information please visit
www.ontherun.com/shamrock. If
you are interested in volunteering,
please contact Tessa Reeves at
503-220-8344 or [email protected].
For JaReda, the biggest project to
consume her over the past eight
years is the Hank and Moose Open
golf tournament held every July.
JaReda organizes the whole thing,
and though she gets help from other
credit union volunteers, it’s her
baby. And a big baby it is.
“It’s my biggest challenge,” admits
JaReda. “I manage the sponsorships,
procure the auction items, organize
the celebrity golfers, coordinate the
volunteers. There are only a few
months of the year when I’m not
working on it. My boss, Tom Sargent,
actually thinks I’m nuts,” she adds
with a laugh. (Sargent is actually the
chair of the event, and puts in plenty
of time and energy as well.)
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Last September, the limited-edition
Doernbecher Freestyle shoes
designed by Tess, Kenny, Bryant,
Phoebe and Lance were unveiled to
an audience of 300 at Wieden +
Kennedy in Portland. One pair of
each style was autographed by
Michael Jordan and auctioned off.
Together with sponsorship and ticket
sales, the event raised more than
$110,000 for Doernbecher. And that
was only the beginning. The shoes
are now being sold at Niketown
stores across the country and online
at nike.com. All the proceeds from
the sales will go to Doernbecher.
A Eugene man is the proud
owner of a 2006 Mustang raffled
by the Kiwanis Doernbecher
Children’s Cancer Program last
Labor Day at the Oregon State
Fair. Doernbecher patient
Amanda Jordahl of Keizer picked
the winning ticket, which had
been purchased by Donn Masset.
It’s the same with Lisa over at iQ
Credit Union. She organizes the
highly successful Credit Unions for
Kids Wine Auction every spring.
She does such a good job
that credit unions in
other cities are
picking her
brain so they
can duplicate
the fundraiser
for their local
children’s
hospitals.
km
an
“I think my
and
JaReda Webb
personal philosophy
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Lisa
Introducing Tess Beach, Kenny
Clegg, Bryant King, Phoebe
Mattera and Lance Dillon. Each is
a teenager who has been treated
for a life-threatening illness at
Doernbecher. And each has a
totally different idea of the perfect
Nike shoe. Put it all together and
you have Doernbecher Freestyle,
the 3-year-old partnership between
Doernbecher and Nike to raise
funds for the hospital.
Kiwanians Support
Doernbecher’s
Cancer Center
Both JaReda Webb of First Tech
Credit Union and Lisa Stokman of
iQ Credit Union have full-time,
demanding jobs. They are executive
assistants at their respective credit
unions, and have plenty to do. But
both also have another important
job they take just as seriously:
organizing fundraising events for the
Credit Unions for Kids program.
is, since I’m able to do this,
why wouldn’t I? I’m lucky enough
to have my health, and I can choose
to spend my time the way I want to.
Whether you have resources, time
or money to give, why wouldn’t you
do it?”
“We’re sort of competitive with
ourselves, too,” explains Lisa. “If
we have a successful event, we just
want to do better next year. And we
all help each other with our events,
because we want to see everybody
be successful.”
“All you have to do is visit
Doernbecher and see one child, one
baby, and you know why you’re
doing it,” says JaReda. “The joke
is, I’m always selling something at
my desk, whether it’s candy bars or
whatever. It’s for the kids, so I’ll do
just about anything.”
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Alvin Wert, MD
Lectureship in
Pediatric Allergy
Giving Begins at Home
Passion for something you believe in
can be infectious and inspiring.
That’s certainly the case with the
McCoy family of Lake Oswego.
Eleven years ago, Kate McCoy got
involved with Doernbecher because
she was grateful her children,
Megan and Michael, were healthy,
and she wanted to give something
back. Her work as a member of
Friends of Doernbecher and as a
foundation board member inspired
her husband, Craig, and especially
resonated with Craig’s father, the
late Art McCoy.
Art and his wife Ginny only
moved to Oregon when
they retired, but their
philanthropic work has
had a huge impact. In
the late 70s, Art
established the McCoy
Foundation – pouring his
personal drive and skills as a
successful business owner into
philanthropy. He made it a priority
in his family’s life and hoped to pass
this on to the next generation.
In 1994 Art and Ginny lost a
grandson in Iowa to juvenile
diabetes, which inspired them to
begin supporting diabetes research.
But it was Kate’s dedication to
Doernbecher that inspired the entire
family to get behind the hospital.
“Giving to benefit children was
important to my parents because of
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the emotional ties they had with
their own grandchildren,” says Craig.
“Doernbecher was a natural for the
Foundation, not only because of its
mission, but because of the quality of
its people.”
In 2002, Kate and Craig had a
personal experience with
Doernbecher, when Megan fell 80
feet into the Willamette River and
was rushed to the hospital.
“Our daughter...,” remembers Kate
with emotion. “We were all very
lucky because she got away with only
a few broken bones, but the
experience gave us a firsthand appreciation for the
caliber of the hospital
and its caregivers.”
“When you take the time
to just sit back and look
around, you realize just how
little time we have on this
planet and how important it is to
help make it a better place for the
next generation,” adds Craig. “It’s
really important to find an avenue
for yourself to give back, through
time, money or energy. The feeling is
just priceless. For our family,
Doernbecher has been our primary
outlet for accomplishing this.
Thanks in great part to my dad, we
learned that the lessons of giving
begin at home, and Kate and I are
hopeful our children will carry on
this tradition.”
Dr. Alvin Wert’s
children, Fred and
Barbara Wert,
were present to
recognize the first
lecturer, Robert
Lemanski. M.D.,
Division Head of
Pediatric Allergy,
Immunology and
Rheumatology at the
University of Wisconsin, Madison,
who discussed “Immune
Dysregulation, Viral Infections and
the Origin of Childhood Asthma
and Allergic Diseases.” This
generous endowed gift from the
Wert family will support the
lectureship in perpetuity, providing
a grand rounds presentation for
both community physicians and
OHSU/Doernbecher physicians, and
researchers in the field of pediatric
immunology and allergy. The
visiting lecturer also meets with
OHSU residents,
fellows and many
faculty members.
A generous gift
from a living
trust recently
established the
D. Howard and Orland G.
Backlund Laboratory in the Pape’
Family Pediatric Research Institute
on the top floor of OHSU’s new
Biomedical Research Building.
Howard and Orland, pictured here,
made this visionary provision in
their estate plans to benefit
Doernbecher. Talented pediatric
researchers, recruited from around
the country, will soon occupy this
state-of-the-art laboratory where
remarkable discoveries will
translate into new therapies that
address childhood diseases.
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2007 Board of Directors
EMERITUS
Senator Elizabeth K.
Johnson
Transwestern Aviation
DOERNBECHER CHILDREN’S
HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
BOARD OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBERS
(As of January 1, 2007)
(As of January 1, 2007)
Xandra T. McKeown
President
Executive Vice President
West Coast Bank
M. Wakefield Mack
Immediate Past President
Senior Business
Development Officer
First Republic Investment
Management
Myron G. Child
Community Leader
Michael F. Doherty
Global Presentation Creative
Director
Nike, Inc.
Kelly J. Johnson
Sr. Managing Director,
Oregon Complex
RBC Dain Rauscher
Cheryl C. Joshi
Community Leader
Sean Keys
Owner, K & F Development
LLC
Carol K. Ehlen
Community Leader
Allyn C. Ford
President
Roseburg Forest Products
Paul R. Fry
President/General Manager
KGW
Bryan L. Timm
Vice President of Finance
VP/CFO & Treasurer
Columbia Sportswear
Craig J. Wessel
Secretary
Publisher
The Business Journal
Edward J. Hepp Jr.
President
Hepp Steel Resources
Linda Hickey
Vice President
Hickey Family Company
Judi C. Inglis
Community Leader
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Steve Sanders
President
OHSU Foundation
Todd Stuckey
Owner
LKE Partners, LLC
Junki C. Yoshida
Chairman & CEO
Yoshida Group
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
Kate McCoy
Community Leader
Linda B. Maletis
Community Leader
Ronald G. Brake
Executive Vice President
Owner, Portland Food 4 Less
Joseph E. Robertson Jr., MD,
MBA
President
OHSU
H. Stacy Nicholson, MD, MPH
Chairman
Doernbecher Department of
Pediatrics
Sue Nicol
Executive Director
DCHF
Christina Hoover Blackwell
President
Metric Marketing Group, Inc.
Dirk T. Davis
President - Pacific Northwest
Division
Unified Western Grocers
Terry J. Grover
Owner
Duraguard Products
Arthur K. Olmsted
Community Leader
Shirley N. Papé, R.D.
Community Leader
Jerry Reser
National Sales Manager,
Route Div.
Reser’s Fine Foods
Mary V. Bishop
Community Leader
Peter O. Kohler, MD
President Emeritus
OHSU
William K. Blount
Senior Vice President Investments
UBS PaineWebber, Inc.
Richard W. Olmsted, MD
Community Leader
Alyce R. Cheatham
Community Leader
K. Risa Olsen
Regional Sales Manager
Wells Fargo
Serge D’Rovencourt
President, SD’R Hospitality
John L. Trachtenberg
President
ADPRINT Company
Joseph J. Hanna, Jr.
Hanna Strader, P.C.
Alan C. Jones
Community Leader
Doernbecher Staff
Sue Nicol
Executive Director
James H. Newell
(Newman’s Own Representative)
Account Executive
Team Northwest - Portland
Candace D. Young, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Deniz Conger
Director of Major Gifts
Ashley Keels
Special Programs Manager
Tessa Reeves
Special Programs Manager
Iris Smith
Special Programs Manager
Tamara Thompson
Assoc. Director of Development
Lyn Trainer
Grants and Stewardship Manager
Kathy Wells
Executive Assistant
Sandy Poole Keiter
Hero News Editor
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mark your calendar
FOR THE FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF DOERNBECHER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
February 10
Kiwanis Day at Doernbecher
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Vey Conference Center
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
For more information call Lyn Trainer at
503-220-8342 or [email protected].
March 14
Oswego Friends, Movie Night
6:30 p.m., movie starts at 8:00 p.m.
Lake Twin Cinema, Lake Oswego
Tickets are $25.00
Call Colleen Rebello for more information
503-803-0094.
February 20
National Pancake Day at IHOP
Visit any participating IHOP to receive a free
short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Donations
will be accepted for Doernbecher.
For more information visit www.ihop.com or
contact Ashley Keels at 503-412-6351 or
[email protected].
March 17
14th Annual Spring Brunch and Auction
Friends of Doernbecher, Claudia Swanson Chapter
9:00 a.m.
Vancouver Hilton, Vancouver, WA
Tickets are $30
For more information call Julie Moe at 360910-2586 or Kathy Belzer 360-833-1020.
March 8-9
99.5 FM The Wolf’s Hunt for a Cure
Radiothon
Tune in from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For more information call Ashley Keels at
503-412-6351 or [email protected].
April 28
“April in Paris” Brunch and Auction
Friends of Doernbecher, Felicity Chapter
11:00 a.m.
Tualatin Country Club
Tickets are $25
For more information call Sharon Graalum at
503-649-8228.
March 11
Shamrock Run
7:00 a.m.
Waterfront Park in Portland
Features a 15K, 8K, 1K Leprechaun Lap, 3.5
mile fitness walk and the 5K Shamrock Race.
For more information visit
www.ontherunevents.com/shamrock/
If you would like to volunteer contact Tessa
Reeves at 503-220-8344 or [email protected].
May 11
Candlelight Procession and Pajama Jam
6:00 p.m. registration for Candlelight
9:00 p.m. registration for Pajama Jam
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Bullwinkle’s
Family Fun Center
For more information contact Tessa Reeves at
503-220-8344 or [email protected].
WINTER 2007
May 18
15th Annual Kiwanis – Doernbecher Golf
Tournament
Shotgun start 8:00 a.m.
Camas Meadows Golf Course, Camas, WA
For more information call Gary Mael at
360-891-0908 or [email protected].
May 19
Kiwanis Doernbecher Memorial Bicycle Tour
In memory of Phillip James Tofflemire
Begins and ends at Sturdivant Park, Coquille, OR
For more information call Jim Tofflemire at
541-756-7037 or [email protected].
June 2-3
Doernbecher/Children’s Miracle Network
Telethon
KGW NewsChannel 8
Tune in from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
For more information call 503-294-7101.
June 23-24
21st Annual Doernbecher Softball Tournament
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District
For sponsorship information or team registration
details, contact Iris Smith at 503-220-8341 or
[email protected].
July 20
11th Annual Kiwanis Doernbecher Golf
Tournament
10:00 a.m.
Gresham Golf Course
Entry fee: $125 ($100 if registration by 3/31).
For more information call Bob Smith
503-656-6900 or David Edwards 503-761-3558.
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