“Reflection” The Dougy Center’s Annual Benefit Raises $500,000

Dougy Center Kids show off their original artwork featured in the Live Auction

Portland, May 9th, 2014. Over 400 supporters came to “Reflection” The Dougy Center’s Annual Benefit & Auction at the Portland Art Museum. The event featured a Porsche Boxster Raffle. It was a festive evening that included a silent auction showcasing a gallery of children’s art, an elegant dinner, and a live auction filled with unique packages. The evening culminated with the exciting announcement of the 2014 Porsche Boxster Raffle winner. This year’s presenting sponsor was Portland’s own Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace, Inc. Margaret Maguire is the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the nonprofit. The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.

Hailey, a Dougy Center Kid, shows off her artwork in the silent auction

Casey Jensen, Barbie Rice, Gwyneth Gamble Booth, Gail Meyer
Photo Credit: Elaine Lowry Sapphire Studios

Susan Cannard, Presenting Sponsor Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace, with Jasonn Adee
Photo Credit: Elaine Lowry Sapphire Studios

From the Dougy Center:

We provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. We are supported solely through private support from individuals, foundations and companies. The Dougy Center does not charge a fee for its services.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.