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Friend Raiser

Friends of the Children - Portland wrapped up an exciting event season with a record- breaking Friend Raiser on May 11.

By Portland Pages June 23, 2017

Timbers star defender Nat Borchers high fives a program youth

Friends of the Children graduating senior, Irisa, inspires guests with her strength. She is surrounded by her mother and three other strong women who have supported her through 12 1⁄2 years of the Friends program

Professional Mentors and youth are ready to welcome guests in the high five tunnel

Guests bid on unique silent auction items

Board Member Steve Fogg, along with his daughters, inspires the room with a lead gift from The Vital Life Foundation

Board Member Ryan Buchanan chats with a Professional Mentor and youth

Cindy Campbell and Geri Miner show off their raffle rings

A Professional Mentor and two youth enjoy a day at the bowling alley

Ambassador Board Member Jessica Williams and friends live it up in the photo booth

Bowlers from Presenting Sponsor NW Natural

Friends of the Children - Portland wrapped up an exciting event season with a record- breaking Friend Raiser on May 11. More than 750 guests came together to raise over $2.1 million to provide professional mentors to our community’s highest priority children. Thank you to our co-presenting sponsors, Express Employment Professionals, Xenium, and Stoller Family Estate!

Earlier this season more than 300 bowlers came out to raise more than $100,000 at the Friends of the Children Bowl-a-Thon! Thank you NW Natural, presenting sponsor, for your continued support!

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