Portland, OR. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center celebrated special caregivers and first responders who care for patients. More than 235 guests gathered at the Sentinel Hotel on October, 28th to thank the heroes, like Portland Fire and Rescue professionals, and raise money for Legacy Emanuel’s programs and services. The event netted nearly $130,000.
Event guests raise their paddles in support of Legacy Emanuel Medical Center.
Legacy Medical Group cardiologist Amish Desai, M.D., (center) celebrates a successful event with his team.
Emanuel Medical Center Foundation trustee Kurt Hansen (center) enjoys the evening with friends.
Lori J. Morgan, M.D., (center) president of Legacy Emanuel Medical Center welcomes guests as they arrive.
From Legacy Health:
Legacy Health is a locally owned nonprofit health care provider. At Legacy Health, we offer compassionate, comprehensive care to everyone who walks through our doors. Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, Legacy has seven medical centers, including a specialized children’s hospital, more than 50 clinics, a research institute and hospice services. Legacy is committed to providing exceptional health care. We rely on generous donations, fundraising events, grants and bequests to support the services that assist patients and their families with the financial and emotional impacts of medical issues, as well as help fund advanced medical technology, preventive screenings, educational programs, research and more.
Portland, OR. A sold-out crowd of 300+ escaped to CHAPlandia: a celebration of art+healing benefiting the Children’s Healing Art Project at PureSpace. The fifth annual event on November 5th celebrated the 10th anniversary of Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP). Long-time CHAP supporters Gila Lane, Kiva Lane and Paul Block enjoyed the photobooth. (Photo credit, Matt O’brien of mattophoto.com) The annual gala to support CHAP, netted $125,000. Portland-based author Cheryl Strayed served as emcee at the fundraising event featuring 17-year-old CHAP participant and cancer survivor Leslie P from Beaverton, OR.
Emcee and CHAP supporter Cheryl Strayed connecting with a guest. (Photo credit, Izzy Ventura Meda)
CHAP founding donors Charlie and Darci Swindells were honored as part of the celebration.
Featured CHAP artist Leslie P opened the evening with a celebratory dance.
Original CHAP donor Anton Pardini inspired attendees by spontaneously offering to match $5,000 in gifts.
Wendy and Mehdi Farjami of Tribe Hair Studio have attended CHAPlandia every year.
Anjali Rathore and Kristy Charroin, former CHAP board members, reconnect.
Stella M, featured artist at the first CHAPlandia event (in 2012), prepares for volunteer henna shift by practicing on her own hand.
Event chair Lauren Holden Kilbane getting ready for the evening with volunteer Holden Kilbane.
CHAP’s staff celebrates the 10th anniversary (from left, Sarah Panetta, Faye Pendergrass, Carolyn Brecht, Sharon Jaye Perrins, Mary Miller Doyle and Maxine Hartwick)
From CHAP:
At CHAP, children are known for their creativity and ingenuity — not by their disease, diagnosis or disability.
Our innovative and inclusive healing arts programs are provided free of charge to children, teens and families affected by pediatric illness, disability or special need. CHAP provides Oregon’s only in-and-out of hospital interactive healing arts program.
Portland, OR. If you’re looking for a way to burn off a few calories on Thanksgiving day, consider the 4-mile fun run, or walk, through Washington Park, which ends inside the zoo. You can Register online with Oregon Road Runners Club or by calling 503-667-0480.
The Thanksgiving Day “Turkey Trot” tradition on Thursday, November 24th, is organized by the Oregon Road Runners Club and raises about $25,000 each year to fund animal care and programs at the zoo.
| 4 Mile Run | 8:00AM PST – 12:00PM PST | $40 | Registration ends November 20, 2016 at 1:00pm PST |
| Tot Trot – 1/2 mile inside the Zoo (11 Yrs & Under) | 9:30AM PST – 11:00AM PST | $25 | Registration ends November 20, 2016 at 1:00pm PS |
Runners also get the chance to check out the animals.
Sea otters, Asian elephants and California condors are three of the most iconic species at the Oregon Zoo.
Here’s a video with all the sights and sounds of last year’s Turkey Trot.
Here are more details:
Location: Oregon Zoo in Portland, OR; Packet pickup is inside the World Forestry Center’s Cheatham Hall
Date: Thursday, November 24, 2016
Time: 8:00am
The most popular ORRC race, the Columbia Bank / ORRC Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 4-mile, untimed outing between the Oregon Zoo and the International Rose Gardens. Participants finish inside the zoo, much to the delight of two-legged and four-legged mammals alike and features three fun kids’ events.
Portland, OR. The first annual Nightmare on Fremont Street: Night of the Living Donors was a hit with supporters. Housed at the brand new Fremont Theater, and benefiting Portland Story Theater, the festivities were capped off with a spooky tale from co-founders Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard. By night’s end, Portland Story Theater raised valuable funds to help continue the mission of building community through real, true stories. (Photo credit, Kelly Nissl)
Founders Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy performed The Shadow Cage with permission from the estate of Philippa Pearce.
Volunteer Daniel LaForce shares a personal appeal.
Volunteer Daniel LaForce also shared the powerful story about how Portland Story Theater and the art of personal narrative positively impacted his life. Aside from stories, over 100 guests were treated to Tarot and palm readings, delicious desserts and a night of dancing to groovy Halloween-inspired tunes. Photos taken by Kelly Nissl.
About Portland Story Theater
Portland Story Theater builds community, promotes understanding, and fosters radical empathy by giving voice to the real, true stories of ordinary people. Our vision is to advance, inspire and expand our community narrative, one story at a time – and in doing so, preserve and promote the ancient art of storytelling in a way that enriches modern life, allowing and encouraging people to be vulnerable and present in ways that are crucial to the full expression of our humanity.
Portland, OR. On October 21st, Living Yoga hosted its annual “Invest in the Human Spirit” Gala. More than 300 people gathered at the Leftbank Annex for an inspiring night, and more than $111,000 was raised to bring trauma-informed yoga to youth and adults in correctional facilities, drug & alcohol rehabilitation centers, and mental health and social service agencies. (Photo credit, Matt Gonzalez)
Living Yoga Board Members: Sherrie Barger, Chip Gettinger, Hilliary Giglio, Sara McMahon, Sue Aicher (Vice-President), Alan McCollom (Treasurer), Lauren Booth (Executive Director), Heidi Pollard-Hermann, Karen Leib, Sara Morrow (President), and Leighann Franson (Secretary). Not Pictured: Chris Calarco.
Terri & Alex Cole connect with Noah Schultz, 2015 Living Yoga featured student
Mimi Clinton shares her inspiring story.
This year, Living Yoga highlighted the story of Mimi, who found the inner strength and confidence she needed to make profound changes in her life and transition from Coffee Creek Correctional Facility to a life of hope, healing and purpose. Living Yoga students, like Mimi, are re-entering our community each day with skills to realize their own potential and engage in a fulfilling life. Each year, we deliver inspiration and hope to thousands of Living Yoga students to make our communities stronger.
“Having the option to do Living Yoga seriously changed my life. It was my medicine while I was there. It gave me purpose, it gave me an outlet, it gave me hope.” – Mimi, Past Student, Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Chip Gettinger, Board Member and past President, shares his support.
From Living Yoga:
We are grateful for the outstanding support from our generous sponsors for making the evening possible, including Lululemon, Portland Natural Health, Chown Hardware, Therapeutic Associates, Umpqua Bank, Goumi Kids, Jewel Yoga, Compass Oncology, Providence Health & Services, Columbia Sportswear, PrAna, YoYoYogi, GP Kitchen and Actual Industries.
It is with the support of our generous donors and 130 active volunteer teachers that we are able to deliver these life-changing programs to more youth and adults like Mimi, and support our community in becoming a safer, more loving, and more resilient place for everyone to live and thrive.
