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Early life and education

Douglas was born and raised in

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. She graduated from Skyline High School in 1970 and attended

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on a full scholarship for violin performance.

Rising Star Outreach

Following the death of her daughter, Amber, Douglas founded Rising Star Outreach in 2001. She was featured in two PBS documentaries: ''Breaking the Curse,'' which won a Gracie Award, and ''LIFT - Connecting Humanity.'' 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 ''

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Personal life

Douglas is married to John L. Douglas. They have 10 children, including 3 adopted, and live in

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. Douglas is a member of

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. in 2012 she and her husband, John served as mission leaders for their church in the Dominican Republic Santiago Mission.

References

External links

Profiles in Caring: Rising Star Foundation
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