Mr. Fick spent three years in a children's home in Fremont, Nebraska after his father died. He received a Masters Degree in Physical Science from Oregon State University in 1971 and spent over 30 years as an Environmental Scientist. He continues working in his profession as the owner of an environmental consulting company. He also owns and operates a real estate investment company.

In 1963 Mr. Fick began doing construction projects in Latin America mainly on schools for poor children. He has organized, led and worked on projects throughout most of Latin America. In 1989, he started a sponsorship program for Sunrise Children's Home and has made over two dozen trips to Sunrise.

Ollie Speaks English and Spanish. His main responsibilities are Web site management, general administration, and construction management. He volunteers about 10 hours a week to Sunrise.

For 9 years Mr. Fick worked with poor, disadvantaged and immigrant children in Atlanta, Georgia housing projects. He also was a tutor with the Bridging-the-Gap Project in Atlanta.

Since 2002, Mr. Fick has been a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in Deschutes County, Oregon.