All of our members and staff work on a volunteer basis. No one receives a salary in Douglas Run/Walk for the Cure.

When we first conceived of the idea of this charity, we didn't really think of it as more than something almost informal and low-key.

But the first year's turnout, along with subsequent years, so overwhelmed us that we began realizing we needed to get organized. That's why we formed a committee. We gathered members not through any formal selection process, but simply people who, in this small community, had good reputations. The committee members are individuals who can be relied upon through their honesty and guidance as we grow and tend to what we feel is an important charity in this area.

Our 2011 committee members are--

Robert Benson
Veronica Bossack
Edward Gomez, DDS
Nicole Mariscal
Gabriel Robles
Ruben Teran
Lisa Watkins

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Member bios

Edward Gomez, DDS

Ed is a dentist and was in private practice in Douglas for 40 years before his retirement.   He is currently employed as a dentist with the Arizona Department of Corrections in Douglas. He is a Deacon in the Catholic Church, is on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Arizona Medical Center in Douglas, and is an officer in the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus. A Douglas native, Ed attended St. Louis University after graduating from Douglas High School.  He went on to attend Dental School at St. Louis University and opened a practice in Douglas after serving in the U. S. Navy.  He maintained his commission in the Naval Reserve until retiring as a Captain. He married Linda Ziegler, a Highland, IL native, and had four children (Lisa, Michelle, Nicole, and Edward) and nine grandchildren (Alexandra, Severin, Morgan, Lleyton, George, Grant, Paige, Trinity, and Edward).

Lisa Watkins

Lisa is employed by the Department of Economic Security, Child Protective Services.  She is the Program Specialist for District VI, which includes Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Willcox, Safford and Clifton, Arizona.  She graduated from Douglas High School and St. Edwards University in Austin Texas where she met her husband, George Watkins who is from Chicago. They have two sons, George and Grant.  George is a senior and Grant is a freshman, both at Douglas High School.

Gabriel Robles

Gabriel is employed at Arbor Education and Training as a Engagement Specialist in Bisbee, Arizona.  He is a member of the United States Naval Reserve. He attended Douglas, Arizona schools and graduated from Cochise College in 1991, and the University of Arizona in 2003. He and his wife, Marisol, have three children: Gabriel Jr.,16; Julia 14; and Cynthia 11.  He is involved in prevention work with local youth musicians.

Nicole Mariscal

Nicole has been employed by the Douglas Unified School District for 13 years, where she has taught both second and fifth grades.  She attended Douglas schools, has a Bachelors degree from the University of Arizona, and a Masters degree from the University of Phoenix. She is the assistant high school varsity track coach, an aerobics instructor, and an avid runner, having completed two half marathons and two full marathons. She married Oscar Mariscal and has one daughter, Paige who is in the third grade, and a stepdaughter, Brittany who attends Cochise College.

Robert Benson

Robert was the Director of a medical laboratory and worked as a medical technologist.  He is on the Board of Directors at Southeast Arizona Medical Center in Douglas, and is a member of the Douglas Rotary Club.

Ruben Teran

Ruben is an attorney in Douglas, AZ.  He attended Douglas schools and graduated from the University of Arizona School of Law.  He married Dora Amaya, who lost her courageous battle with lung cancer in November of 2007. They have three children;  Mario, a physician working at John Hopkins, Marcus, a medical student at St. Louis University, and Melissa, a senior at the University of Arizona. He is active in the Cochise College foundation.

Veronica Bossack

Veronica Bossack has been employed with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) for the past 32 years. She is currently the Assistant Director of the Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility. She is a native of Douglas, Arizona and attended schools in Douglas and the University of Arizona in Tucson. She married Michael Bossack, a New York native, and has two daughters. Jennifer Hickman is married to Clint Hickman and resides in Goodyear, Arizona.  Katrina Bossack is a recent Arizona State University graduate. Veronica has two grandchildren, Trevor and Benton.