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Dougy Center Virtual Benefit Raises Over $530,000 to Help Grieving Families

Congratulations to Rey Cumplido and the Cumplido family — the big winners in the 23rd Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle!! Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket in support of grieving kids. And thanks to Porsche Beaverton for all of their support. #thedougycenter #porscheboxsterraffle #porschebeaverton

Portland, OR. The Dougy Center 2020 “Reflection” virtual benefit was held on May 13th. The nonprofit raised $530,366, which exceeded its goal of $500,000. Rey Cumplido, who posed for a photo with his family, was the winner of the 23rd Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle and happily drove away with the big prize.

Administrators at the Dougy Center say because of the COVID-19 pandemic they’re working remotely with families. The Dougy Center provides support for children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. Here’s a video about the organization:

Organizers say If you were not able to tune in and would like to make a gift, the event donation page can be found here at this link. It will remain open for a limited time.

Auctioneer Johnna Lee Wells and Dougy Center Executive Director, Brennan Wood connect with supporters online.

The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. The program was launched in 1982.

Event chairs were Ashleigh and Mike Gunter. The event was presented by KinderCare Educaton and the raffle was sponsored by Porsche Beaverton.

From The Dougy Center:

The mission of The Dougy Center is to provide support for children, teens, young adults and their families grieving a death, through peer support groups, training and education. Through our National Center for Grieving Children & Families, we provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist grieving children. More info at: https://www.dougy.org/

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.