The Pediatric Oncology Resource Team was established in 1994 by parents who had all experienced the tragedy of childhood cancer first-hand. P.O.R.T. is committed to providing and promoting compassionate, personalized support to children and their families battling childhood cancer and life-threatening blood disorders. The P.O.R.T. Guild was formed in July 1999 and will continue to support the P.O.R.T. Program at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

Meetings: Fourth Monday of the month
Area of Service: P.O.R.T. Program

OFFICER'S List

President - Jim Sanford
Vice President - Cathy Bottema
Past President - Jeff Dykehouse
Secretary - Kevin O'Dowd
Treasurer - Mark Prein

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Board Development - Cathy Bottema
Fund-Raising - Mark Prein
Programs & Services - Cindy VanGelderen

P.O.R.T. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cathy Bottema
Steve Chapman
*James Fahner, M.D. - Division Chief, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
*Marilyn Goulet - Bone Marrow Transplant Program Liaison
Karen Henry
Marcie Hillary
*Nancy Inverso - Clinical Manager, Peds Hem/Onc Outpatient Clinic; Supervisor to Program Coordinator
Kevin O'Dowd
*Michele Pietras - Director of Patient Services/Nursing Administration, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Mark Prein
Jim Sanford
*Colleen Thompson – P.O.R.T. Program Coordinator
Rita Tomaszewski
Cynthia VanGelderen
Michael Walton
Joy Wellington
*Kris Zimmer - Clinic Liason

*NON-VOTING MEMBERS