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DUNCAN &
CINDY CAMPBELL
FOUNDERS, FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN
In 1991, Duncan & Cindy set out to determine the best
way to transform the most vulnerable children’s lives.
They were determined to find a way to help children
that was grounded in solid research, was focused on
quantifiable results, and considered the return on
investment. A two-year research project identified that
the best way to create real change is to start working
with children early, and provide each of them a longterm,
consistent relationship with a caring adult.
Based on these findings, they established Friends
of the Children in 1993, hiring three professional
mentors – called Friends – to serve 24 children in the
neighborhood Duncan grew up in. Over the last 20
years, Duncan and Cindy have slowly transitioned from
the hands-on work that was necessary in the early
days. Today they serve as advisors and ambassadors,
advancing the core values of the Friends of the
Children model throughout the wider community.
Duncan & Cindy envision a world where every child
has a caring adult by their side. They work tirelessly
toward this vision every day, and because of their
efforts more than 1000 youth nationwide have had
a Friend in their life.
“Aside from family, Friends of the Children has been
our greatest blessing in life.”
DOUG STAMM &
TERRI SORENSEN
DOUG: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST
TERRI: PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN
Doug was an executive at Nike when, in 1998, Duncan
Campbell recruited him to become FOTC’s first National
Director. He built a successful model to replicate the
FOTC program, resulting in a thriving network that
now includes Portland, New York, Boston, Seattle, and
Klamath Falls.
“I welcomed the opportunity to transition to a nonprofit
organization that, like Nike, reflects a strong innovative,
entrepreneurial, and energizing culture.”
Fourteen years later, the National Board hired Terri
Sorensen to take the national organization to scale.
After successfully leading and growing the Portland
chapter for almost a decade, Terri is working to increase
FOTC’s impact by serving more children and growing
the organization’s programmatic partnerships.
“There are many great organizations, but none have a
mission as compelling as Friends of the Children. It is
the most inspiring work I have ever known.”
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