Douglas Cooke

I grew up in San Diego, CA. and went to a Christian School through High School then joined the Airforce. I moved to Las Vegas in 1975 and lived there until 2021 when my wife and I moved here to Tennessee

When and how did you first get involved with Lighthouse Christian Camp?
I got involved through our church, Memorial Baptist Church. We wanted to get involved in helping there and they recommended the camp.

Where are you originally from?
Las Vegas, NV

What is your current involvement at Lighthouse?
We helped get the camp ready for the kids this summer by staining the playground equipment

What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am very patriotic. I like to use whatever talents I have to help others.

Who inspires you to be better?
God and myself

How many siblings do you have and where do you fall in the order?
I had 3 other siblings and I am the 2nd oldest. Unfortunately, my younger brother passed away, so now is is only my older brother and our youngest brother that are still living.

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would rather stay in the United States

What do you like most about Lighthouse?
The beautiful grounds and what they offer to the kids.

What is your favorite restaurant?
I don’t have a favorite restaurant but I do like Mexican Food a lot

How have you been blessed by Lighthouse?
Knowing that what I did here makes a difference

What is the best advice you have ever received?
Saying why you can do something instead of why you can’t

What three words or phrases come to mind when you think of Lighthouse?
Opportunities, Fun, Enriching