Draft:Becky Douglas

• Comment: I see what you have done here. You've hit the draft with every single solitary fact you can find, every link you can find. I see why you've done this, but it's counterproductive. All you need to do it to prove the she passed WP:BIO. And she might, but I absolutely cannot tell froths.
  The bad news is twofold:
  * It's impenetrable, unreadable
  * its substantially over-refereenced - WP:BOMBARD
  This needs you to perform a substantial edit, and this is an iterative process.
  In no particular order:
  * All inline links should be removed, please, and turned into references if appropriate, Wikilinks, or external links in a section so named. See Wikipedia:External links. There should be no links pointing to external sources until those in the 'References' section (with the exception of one optional link in any infobox).
  * All those name dropping items in Rising Star Outreach just do not help. We care what is said about her, not where she's been or what she's said herself.
  All this is why you have, by accident, created an advert.
  For this first pass at a review, please attend to all the items I've mentioned, then resubmit for another review by another reviewer. Remember that all you need to do is to pr0ve they pass WP:BIO, and that cutting this down and writing it very tightly will get you a long way down that road. 🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦 19:38, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

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Rebecca Ann Peterson Douglas (born 16 June, 1952) is an American philanthropist and the founder of Rising Star Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and communities affected by leprosy in India. Her work has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing the medical, social, and educational challenges faced by the leprosy affected.

Early life and education

Rebecca Ann Peterson Douglas was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She grew up in Salt Lake City in a supportive family and attended Queens College on a full scholarship for violin performance. Douglas performed as the first violinist in the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. She married John Douglas on August 16, 1974 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Philanthropy and Rising Star Outreach

Following the death of her daughter Amber, Douglas founded Rising Star Outreach in 2001. The organization operates in India with a three-pronged mission:

• Medical Care: Provides healthcare through mobile clinics and partnerships with local hospitals to address the physical and social stigma of leprosy.
• Colony Development: Facilitates infrastructure improvement, including access to clean water and electricity, and supports economic independence through micro-loans.
• Education: Operates schools for children from leprosy-affected communities, offering resources to break the cycle of poverty and stigma

Douglas' efforts have been profiled in international media, including The Huffington Post, The Salt Lake Tribune, and The New Indian Express, for her work in marginalized communities.

Media coverage and recognition

Becky Douglas' philanthropic work has been highlighted in various media outlets:

• Featured in PBS documentaries Breaking the Curse and LIFT - Connecting Humanity.
• Interviewed on platforms including BBC, BYU TV and LDS Living.
• Covered in newspapers like The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Gulf News for her leadership and advocacy.

She has received several awards, including the Gracie Award for the PBS documentary that featured her founding Rising Star Outreach and the Classic Woman Award from Traditional Home Magazine.

Personal life

Douglas and her husband, John, have 10 children, including 3 adopted, and 23 grandchildren. The couple resides in a home in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Douglas has continued her passion for music, performing with orchestras such as the Atlanta Ballet, and Atlanta Opera.

Religion

An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Douglas is a teacher in her local Relief Society. Elder D. Todd Christofferson described her efforts as "one shining example ... of ministry to severely disadvantaged children."