Friend Raiser & Bowl-a-Thon

Friends of the Children-Portland wrapped up an exciting event season with their Friend Raiser on May 9th

Presented by Friends of the Children What’s This? July 1, 2019

Board member and owner of ChaChaCha, Javier Hurtado engages supporters in our new program space recently updated through the generosity of Everett Custom Homes.

Dave Salesky of KATU and program youth, Jamarius, kicked off the evening’s festivities.

The Stoller Group returned as a Presenting Sponsor, inspiring guests to raise their paddles for another outstanding year.

Founder, Duncan Campbell, enjoying the evening with a program youth and her mentor, Briana Dumas, in the new program space.

Steering Committee member, Linda Talwalkar raises her paddle in support of our inspiring youth

Professional Mentors, Warren Edmonson Jr. and Alejandra Garcilazo with Foundation Board Chair, Kathleen Kee (Photo by program youth)

Longtime donors and supporters, John Miner and Joan & Bruce Schoen stop for a selfie.

Keynote speaker, Sam with Steering Committee Member and tutoring volunteer, Francy Heffernan.

Squires Electric’s Bowl-a-Thon team celebrates a frame!

Ambassador Board Member, Evan Amano and his team the “Pinbowlers” strike a pose

Professional Mentors, Delaney Clevenger, Erin Walker, and Mark Heystek have fun at the Phototainment photo booth.

Friends of the Children-Portland wrapped up an exciting event season with their Friend Raiser on May 9th. More than 700 guests came together to raise over $2.2 million to provide professional mentors to our community’s highest priority youth. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, The Stoller Group, and hardworking Steering Committee. Earlier in the season, bowlers braved the snow and ice to raise nearly $100,000 at the annual Bowl-a-Thon. Thank you to Vital Life Foundation, our presenting sponsor, and the incredible dedication of the Ambassador Board.

Website: friendspdx.org

Photographer credit:
Justine Reimnitz and Casey Minter