Becky Douglas
American philanthropist (born 1952)
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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]
Becky Douglas | |
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| Born | Rebecca Ann Peterson |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Queens University of Charlotte |
| Organization | Rising Star Outreach |
| Spouse | John Douglas |
| Website | https://risingstaroutreach.org/ |
Early life and education
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
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
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.