FACES meets with Spinners

Last Month, FACES Nurses met with the NwRSA, the Northwest Regional Spinners Association.

Morgan Luke and Tracey Gunderson, two recovery room nurses who are long-time FACES volunteers, visited with the talented and thoughtful women of the NwRSA.

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Our nurses learned all about fibers and spinning yarn. Then they shared the story of FACES, telling them of the patients in Peru and the use of blankets during surgical recovery.

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Impressed by the impact of the work, the spinners of the NwRSA are planning to make and donate blankets, hats and maybe even some sweaters for the patients of the next surgical campaign. We are delighted at their enthusiasm and feel lucky to have connected with this group.

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Get Involved

Position: US Organizational Coordinator

Position Description

FACES is seeking a US Organizational Coordinator to implement fundraising efforts, administrative tasks and volunteer coordination. This is a position in a small non-profit organization that continues to develop and progress. The job position will evolve with the new hire and there may be opportunities for growth. A successful candidate will be flexible, self-managing, and passionate.

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Here we come!

Our 2017 Surgical Campaign to Lambayeque, Peru is right around the corner. Click here to meet the team!

 

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Photos from the Fall Fundraiser

This year’s Benefit Dinner at Andina Restaurant was a tremendous success. We ate exquisite Peruvian cuisine, connected with dear friends, and broke fundraising records!

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated. Your support makes this work possible.

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Congratulations to the Raffle Winner!

We are thrilled to announce that Marianne Mandry of Terrebonne, Oregon is the lucky winner of the Maui Vacation package! Her ticket was drawn the night of the benefit auction on October 10th, 2016 at Andina Restaurant.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s raffle! Together, we raised $10,000 for FACES Foundation. The team will be traveling to Peru in a few short weeks for the patient screenings. These funds will directly benefit children born with cleft lips and palates who, without international medical campaigns, would have no access to healthcare.

Enjoy the sun for all of us, Marianne!

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Patient Evaluations in November

In preparation for the surgical campaign, FACES team members will travel to Chiclayo, Peru for patient evaluations. The screening will take place at the Belen Hospital on Sunday, November 13th, 2016. The surgeries are scheduled for mid January, 2017.

 

 

 

FACES Benefit Auction right around the corner

On Monday, October 10th, the generous Andina Restaurant will be hosting the annual Benefit Auction to raise funds for surgeries for under-served children in Peru. The FACES medical team will be returning to Lambayeque for patient screenings this November.

The dinner will be a culinary delight, prepared by Chef Yen Tejada (see bio here) and presented by owner Doris Platt. Their Peruvian heritage and love of homeland enhance the gastronomic experience and remind diners they are supporting a wonderful cause for a wonderful people.
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After an incredible Peruvian Feast, the live auction will commence
and the Maui Raffle Drawing will take place. All guests will have the opportunity to support the mission of FACES during a time of Special Appeals.

 

Take a look at this year’s Auction Items!

(Absentee bidding allowed. Send us a message if you are unable to attend but are interested in bidding on any of these items).

1) Custom Dining Experience at Andina for Eight people.
Donors: John, Doris, and Peter Platt. Value $800

Featuring a welcome cocktail, a four course tapas tasting menu and wine pairings.

2) Cannon Beach Food Vacation, Three Nights for Eight People. 
Donors: Kathy and Tom Albert. Value $1025

Take friends or family to Beautiful Cannon Beach and experience some of its delightful Culinary Pleasures.

Spend three nights with family or friends at this unforgettable vacation home located at the north end of Cannon Beach near Ecola State Park.  This two story 4 bedroom home features a spacious, ocean-facing deck with sweeping views of the Oregon Coastline from Chapman Point to Arch Cape. It is excellent for stargazing, storm watching, and sun soaking and only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Sleeps 8.  No Smoking or pets.

Package includes the following gift certificates:
  • EVOO Cannon Beach Cooking School Gift Certificate to be Sous chef of the Day

Spend a typical day with Chef Bob Neroni making the artisan bread and dessert and doing all the prep-work for that night’s dinner show menu. Start at 10:00am work and have family meal (lunch) with our crew and finish about 5:00pm.

  • Sweet Basil’s Café –Enjoy lunch or dinner ,tapas, wine and  live music
  • Cannon Beach Chocolate Café:

For a chocolate pick up-Offers Moonstruck Truffles, Chocolates from around the world, French Press Coffee, Hot Chocolate, milkshakes, and chocolate desserts.

  • Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market

3) Wine Connoisseurs
Donors: Jarek and Beata Cymorek. Value: $640

Double Magnum (3L) Bottle of the ST Innocent Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005. Signed by winemaker Mark Vlossak (90.6 on the winemakers scale).  Only nine such bottles made and this is marked with number eight. 2005 was an exceptional vintage in the Willamette Valley and wines from that vintage are t their peak right now.
Gift Certificate to  “The Painted Lady Restaurant” in Newberg. Superb dining in a Romantic Victorian Setting. You will experience inspired Pacific NW cuisine sourced from neighboring farms, ranches and vintners. Gift Certificate $200.
Wine Tasting for 4 at Stoller Vineyards and a bottle of Stoller wine.

4) Wine Country Tour
Donors: Tom and Vanessa Bunker. Value: $1060

Tours for eight of stunning wine country in the Willamette Valley, featuring Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, Purple Hands Winery and the Stoller Family Estate.

Announcing the 2016 Benefit Dinner

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FACING the Future Together

Monday, October 10, 2016

6-9 pm

Andina Restaurant

Portland’s Pearl District

Tickets will be available for purchase at the end of August.

The Faces Behind the Scenes

 

The FACES Board of Directors meets often throughout the year. The Surgical Campaigns are the pinnacle event, yet many processes must be managed along the way. The board members hail from a variety of professions and industries, each one bringing unique expertise and perspective to the FACES Mission: provide high quality care for medically isolated patients in a locally sustainable manner.

The core processes range from patient outreach, surgical trip staffing, speech services, communications, fundraising, marketing, financial management, strategic planning, governance and compliance, and education. Click here to get know them individually.