Becky Douglas | |
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| Born | Rebecca Ann Peterson |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Queens University of Charlotte |
| Organization | Rising Star Outreach |
| Spouse(s) | John Douglas |
| Website | https://risingstaroutreach.org/ |
Rebecca Ann Peterson Douglas, known as Becky Douglas, is an American housewife who founded Rising Star Outreach, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals and communities in India affected by leprosy.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Douglas was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah.[3] She graduated from Skyline High School in 1970[4] and attended Queens College on a full scholarship for violin performance.[5]
Rising Star Outreach[edit | edit source]
Following the death of her daughter, Amber, Douglas founded Rising Star Outreach in 2001.[6] She was featured in two PBS documentaries: Breaking the Curse, which won a Gracie Award,[7] and LIFT - Connecting Humanity.[8] She was also featured in Profiles in Caring, which was aired across the US and in over 40 countries.
In 2008 she received a Classic Woman Award from Traditional Home magazine.[9]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Douglas is married to John L. Douglas. They have 10 children, including 3 adopted, and live in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.[5]
Douglas is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3] in 2012 she and her husband, John served as mission leaders for their church in the Dominican Republic Santiago Mission.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "See how these LDS activists became 'anxiously engaged' in good causes". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ↑ "Leprosy Relief Non-Profit Founder to Speak at Devotional Dec. 9". Southern Virginia University. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "New mission presidents". Church News. 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ↑ Jarvik, Elaine (July 22, 2007). "Mother slowly breaking 'curse' in India". Deseret News. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Townsend, Carole (2016-02-09). "Blind date leads to 41 years of marriage". Gwinnett Citizen. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ Caba, Susan (2011-05-01). "Against Leprosy--and Stigma". Stanford Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ↑ "2008 Gracies Winners". Alliance for Women in Media. 2016-10-19. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ↑ LIFT - Connecting Humanity. Maryland Public Television. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ↑ Douglas, Becky (2008-11-13). Classic Woman Award Winner-Becky Douglas. Traditional Home. Retrieved 2025-01-30 – via YouTube.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Profiles in Caring: Rising Star Foundation on YouTube, Oct 7, 2008
- Profiles in Caring: Rising Star Foundation #2 on YouTube, Oct 7, 2008
- Profiles in Caring: Rising Star Foundation #3 on YouTube, Oct 7, 2008