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Summer 2013

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Miracle Child Gracie Cantrell

LITTLE MIRACLE

BIG MOTIVATION BRANDON WEEDEN & GAVIN

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Three great events to support Children’s Hospital Foundation.

So join the fun as we raise money for Oklahoma’s kids.

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BOARD PRESIDENT Laurie Givens

STARLIGHT BALL

Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club November 9, 2013 – 6:30 p.m.

The Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club will transform into a dazzling paradise for the 2013 Starlight Ball, led by Event Chairs Chrissy and Rob McLaughlin along with Honorary Co-Chairmen, Kirsten and David Griffin. Events such as the Children’s Starlight Ball play an important role because the health of Oklahoma’s children relies on the community’s generosity to support vital pediatric research, education and clinical care. For reservations and sponsorship opportunities, call (405) 271-9008.

DANCING FOR A MIRACLE

Incredible Dance Entertainment Wows Oklahoma City August 3, 2013 Oklahoma’s Children were the focus again for the 6th annual Dancing for a Miracle gala. Celebrity dancer, Integris cardiologist, Ronald Sutor, M.D., and his professional dance partner, Marcy Harpe waltzed away with the top award raising more than $40,000 for kids as 600 guests cheered. The People’s Choice Award went to Children’s Hospital neonatologist, Dr. Patricia Williams and her professional dance partner, David Hyer. The net raised from the event is expected to top $165,000!

KOCO 5 anchor, Paul Folger, along with KFOR-TV anchor, Joleen Chaney, were the evening’s emcees with special appearances by the newly formed Miracle Dancers, Miracle Child Malorie Abernathy, Miracle Child Gracie Cantrell and Miss Oklahoma 2013 Kelsey Griswold. Chairman Karla Martens and Honorary Chairs Diane and Cliff Stockton led the show to a sensational finish.

Log on to www.okchf.org to view the exciting photos and watch for more spectacular dancing photos in our next issue of Miracles in Motion. If you would like to volunteer, nominate a celebrity dancer or know of a child who should audition for the Miracle Dancers troupe for our 2014 event, please contact Linzy Hall at 405-271-2208.

PARTNER KICKOFF

Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City September 26, 2013 – 11 a.m.

Join us as we kick off a new year of champions, partners and fundraising at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Partner Kickoff Meeting and Awards Luncheon at the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City on Thursday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. The Luncheon will award passionate Oklahomans who inspire us daily to ensure that Oklahoma’s children receive the best care without leaving the state.

For more information or to make a reservation, call (405) 271-2208.

BOARD MEMBERS Ashley Altshuler Kristen Bohanon Dan Boren Jeanetta Dobson David Elder Christy Everest Mary FitzSimons Steve Foskin Sarah Geiger Kirsten Griffin John E. Grunow, M.D. Richard Lee Hauschild, Jr. Brent Hensley Whitney Hooten Dan Howard Chip Keating Joe Lewallen Liz McLaughlin Scott Meacham Jenny Love Meyer Justin Naifeh Drew Neville Ross Plourde Susan Porter Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes, M.D. Harrison Smith, Ph.D. Terrence L. Stull, M.D. Vic Thate Debbie Trachtenberg Al Warren

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kathy McCracken

CMN HOSPITALS DIRECTOR Jan Dunham

ANNUAL FUND AND SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Liz Young

SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS Evelyn Bollenbach

“Donating Made Easy” Text CMN4Kids to 50555 to donate $5 to Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Every dollar helps save a precious life!

LOCATION

800 Research Parkway, Ste. 150 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 888.229.KIDS 405.271.6050

www.okchf.org

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Dystrophy Association USA (MDA), where he served as Vice President for research. He brings a vision of applying the basic science of genetics to human welfare through clinical and translational research, education and training across the lifespan, as well as through clinical and laboratory services.

Berklee & Dr. Sanjay Bidichandani, CMRI Claire Gordon Duncan Chair in Genetics

In 1998, Bill and Sandy Talley established an endowed chair to honor the memory of their daughter, Kimberly, who had lived for many years with a rare genetic illness. Their efforts began a new era for pediatric medical genetics. The new chair attracted Dr. John Mulvihill, recruited from Pennsylvania. As the Section Chief of OU Pediatric Genetics (1998-2013), Mulvihill has formed an impassioned team, building the foundation for a world-class pediatrics genetics program for Oklahoma.

“My parents wanted the University of Oklahoma’s programs in the field of medical genetics to have the funds needed to begin a significant research initiative to help children like my sister, Kimberly.

It is such a blessing to see the seeds of my parents’ gift become a growing, nationally recognized program, helping hundreds of Oklahoma children and families, and I am proud to be a part of the Foundation,” said Britani Talley Bowman, Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Advocates Member.

One in 20 children fight a rare genetic illness.

Genetics touches virtually every medical condition and the need for genetics knowledge is expanding.

Physicians who can diagnose genetic illnesses and analyze genetic disease data are in short supply. Ten years ago, Children’s Hospital Foundation began a quest to enhance its ability to provide specialized care for patients with conditions such a cystic fibrosis, birth defects, chromosome abnormalities and hundreds of rare genetic conditions. Today, thousands of Oklahoma children are receiving sophisticated treatment because of the highly trained and skilled geneticists and genetic counselors at Children’s Hospital.

It is enormously gratifying,” says Mulvihill, who continues as the CMRI Kimberly V. Talley Chair in Genetics, “to pass the reins to such an outstanding clinical scientist as “Dr. B,’ as he became known to several classes of medical students. With his precocious and substantial achievements plus his recent experience with the MDA, he hopes to leverage the support of Children’s Hospital Foundation to recruit more clinician-scientists and to develop clinical and translational projects with funds from government and industry.”

Oklahoma City community leaders, Mrs. Blanche Gordon, and Peggy and Nick Duncan established a $2 million endowed chair in memory of their granddaughter and daughter, Claire Gordon Duncan. Because of this support, Children’s Hospital Foundation recently announced the recruitment of Dr. Sanjay Bidichandani to accept the challenge of heading the Genetics Section.

“These incredible families have made a commitment to support new treatments and better understanding of some of the most rare genetic diseases,” said Mulvihill. “They have loved and cared for remarkable children, challenged with extraordinary health challenges. Our genetics program would not have the growth it has today without their generosity and desire to help our physician-scientists improve care and find better treatments and even cures for rare genetic diseases.”

Dr. Bidichandani comes to us from the Muscular

Quinn & Dr. John Mulvilhill, CMRI Kimberly V. Talley Chair in Medical Genetics

A major gift from the estate of R.A. Herring has created the $2 million R.A. Herring-J.R. Seely MD, PhD-R.K. Chiles endowed chair. A recent gift from the McLaughlin Family Foundation has established the $2 million McLaughlin Family Endowed Chair. And, friends and family have donated funds to honor one of our founders, Dr. Geoffrey Altshuler, establishing the fifth $2 million endowed chair in pediatric medical genetics: the CMRI Dr. Geoffrey P. Altshuler Founders Chair.

“Genetics represents one of the most exciting and important areas of medicine today,” said Ashley Altshuler, Children’s Hospital Foundation Board Member. “The newest additions of Dr. Bidichandini and the soonto-be-filled additional chairs are exceptional contributions that assist my father’s vision of providing the very best care for Oklahoma’s children through research and education.”

Children’s Hospital Foundation continuously undertakes efforts to raise funds for research, education and clinical care to improve the health of children. This could not happen without the generosity of many donors and volunteers. The Foundation is currently focused on the completion of the genetics program. The unfunded portion of the genetics program stands at $4 million to fund program start up costs, lab renovations and infrastructure. For more information, please contact Kathy McCracken, Executive Director, at 405-271-1276 or kathymccracken@ouhsc.edu.

MORE OKLAHOMANS SUPPORT GENETICS

Programmatic Success

With the funds that have been raised thus far and in the years to come, the future of Oklahoma’s sickest children looks bright and promising. The creation of a nationally recognized pediatrics genetics program is well underway.

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Volunteer Spotlight

LITTLE MIRACLE

BIG MOTIVATION

BRANDON WEEDEN & GAVIN NFL quarterback, Brandon Weeden and his wife, Melanie, have witnessed firsthand the challenges for children in need of cardiac surgery and the impact it has on their families.

Faith and Adam Kuykendall, good friends of the Weedens, were blessed with their little miracle, Gavin, in 2006. Before birth, Gavin was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a rare congenital heart disease where the left side of the heart does not develop completely and is unable to send enough blood to the body. In an effort to do whatever necessary to give their son a chance at life, the Kuykendall’s chose a three-stage heart surgery for treatment.

The Weedens have made a commitment to raise funds to recruit a full-time pediatric cardiac surgeon.

“This is a significant endeavor for Oklahoma as over 100 children have to seek heart procedures outside the state each year,” said Dr. Edward Overholt, Pediatric Cardiologist.

By incorporating two of Brandon’s passions, golf and helping children, he established the Swing from the Heart Golf Challenge in 2012. The second tournament, was held July 8, went into high gear with an exciting first gift of $25,000 from Mr. Boone Pickens. Held at the prestigious Oak Tree National Gavin post-surgery course, this has become an extremely popular event and this year will include a dinner and auction.

Within a few weeks of his birth, Gavin successfully underwent Weeden is here for the long haul as it may take several years to his first two heart surgeries at the Children’s Hospital. With only raise the necessary funds, but he has made this his priority to help one surgery to go, the Kuykendall’s were informed the surgeon make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma kids who need to stay who performed Gavin’s first two surgeries at the Children’s close to home for critical heart procedures.

Hospital had relocated to California. Unable to take any risks, the “We are extremely grateful for the work that Brandon and family traveled over 1,300 miles for Gavin’s final procedure, which Melanie are doing to help us in this effort. They have a generous was a success! Today, with the help of a pacemaker, Gavin can be spirit, and we could not tackle this big challenge without them found playing sports with no intent of ever slowing down. and their community of friends,” said Kathy McCracken, Children’s Fortunately, Gavin’s family had the resources available to make the necessary trips to California, but that is not always the case for families of children who have specialized needs.

Hospital Foundation executive director.

For more information on how you can help, contact Charlie Trumble at Charlie-trumble@ouhsc.edu or 405.271.2550.

With Gavin as their inspiration, the Weedens have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the lives of children affected by life-threatening illnesses.

Brandon and Melanie Weeden with Swing from the Heart Volunteers

Brandon Weeden with Gavin and Adam Kuykendall

Brandon Weeden Who is Brandon Weeden?

Brandon Weeden is an all-around athlete with experience in both professional baseball and football. He is dedicated, driven and nothing less than the epitome of a leader. With a gracious and humble attitude Brandon strives to do great things in sports as well as for the children of Oklahoma.

Where did you grow up and attend high school?

“I grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma and graduated from Edmond Santa Fe in 2002.”

What experience have you had with professional sports?

“I’ve been blessed to live two dreams of playing two professional sports, baseball and now football, and have enjoyed every minute of both. My experience in baseball helped me grow as a person and helped get me to where I am today.”

What are the things that you are most passionate about?

“I am most passionate about my wife, my family, my friends and my job.”

What are your greatest motivators?

“People who doubt me motivate me the most. I love proving people wrong.

Although being in the NFL is an amazing experience, it comes with a lot of scrutiny and requires thick skin. I use any doubtful remarks made about me in the media as motivation to push myself and work even harder.”

What inspires you to be involved with Children’s Hospital Foundation?

“I am finally in a position that allows me to help others. I care about helping the kids in the city where I grew up, kids like Gavin.

To be able to be a voice for Gavin and his family was my initial inspiration to become involved with CHF. I find being committed to the Foundation is an elevating and personally rewarding experience.”

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Advocating for Oklahoma’s Kids

Board of Advocates

The Board of Advocates of Children’s Hospital Foundation is a statewide group of community leaders, serving as ambassadors along with our Board of Directors and many statewide volunteers. The vibrant and active members are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Oklahoma’s children through the mission of Children’s Hospital Foundation. By utilizing ambassadors from across the state, Children’s Hospital Foundation will ensure that its mission to improve the health of Oklahoma’s children through education, research and clinical care is fulfilled. The Board of Advocates will develop opportunities for outreach, awareness and networking with business and community leaders from every corner of our state. As a visible advocate for the Foundation, members serve as a point of information for those seeking information about accessing pediatric specialty treatment. Bill Lance, Administrator and CEO of the Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce and Bud Miles, Owner/Operator of Miles Associates, Inc. are Co-chairmen of Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Board of Advocates.

Q&A: What influenced you to be a pioneer for Children’s Hospital Foundation as co-chairman of the Board of Advocates?

Bill Lance: Through the incredible partnership that has developed between Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Chickasaw Nation Health System over the past decade, I’ve had an opportunity to witness first-hand the transformative impact that these valuable relationships can have on the lives of children. It is a tremendous honor to be able to work with Children’s Hospital Foundation and its Board of Advocates to assist with the Foundation’s outreach efforts and to help create opportunities for the development of similar relationships.

How does someone become a part of the Board of Advocates?

Bill Lance: I would encourage anyone interested in becoming a part of the Board of Advocates to contact Children’s Hospital Foundation to learn more about the board and its important work. I would also encourage those interested to attend a BOA meeting to witness the full scope of BOA activities and better understand why outreach is so critically important to the continued strength and viability of the Children’s Hospital.

Bud Miles: The most direct approach would be for a person to express his or her interest in the organization to a Children’s Hospital Foundation Board Member or a current Member of the Board of Advocates.

What are the goals for the Board of Advocates?

Bud Miles: The biggest goal of the board of advocates is to build meaningful support for children’s healthcare in Oklahoma. When the Children’s Miracle Research Institute Board took on the new identity of Children’s Hospital Foundation, our collective responsibilities to our kids became much, much greater with our goals set higher and with the challenges much more formidable. I am firmly convinced that with the right message and the right messengers, these responsibilities, goals and challenges are entirely reachable. I am convinced that this concern and philanthropy will continue well beyond our foreseeable horizon.

How long have you been involved with CHF? Bill Lance: In 2005, under the direction of Governor Bill Anoatubby of the Chickasaw Nation, I worked with Children’s Hospital Foundation to help establish the Chickasaw Nation Endowed Research Chair in Childhood Diabetes. I was elected to the Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors on January 1, 2008, where I served through December 31, 2012. As of January 1, 2013, I was appointed Chairman of the Board of Advocates Bud Miles: : I was asked to join the Board of Children’s Medical Research Institute after volunteering with the CMN Hospital’s Telethon event. Over the past two decades I have been involved with several CHF efforts and look forward to my ongoing partnership with the Foundation.

What is your most memorable moment with the Foundation?

Bill Lance: Witnessing the amazing benefits that result from partnerships, such as the relationship between Dr. Ken Copeland and the Chickasaw Nation’s excellent pediatric staff of physicians, has been the most memorable and rewarding aspect of my involvement with the Foundation.

Bud Miles: Some of the most memorable moments for me include the miracle children that so proudly represent what the efforts of CHF are all about.

They set an example of what true dedication is by boldly telling their amazing stories of hope that help raise awareness about the importance of research, education and clinical care. They are an inspiration to all they meet.

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Donor Profile Bob Ross

with a heart for others From the outside looking in, a fundraising event appears to be effortless. However, hundreds of hours of hard work from volunteers and miracle families go into each event. While hard work and dedication are essential ingredients, a successful event would not be attainable without the help from generous sponsors.

Two corporate sponsors that continue to go above and beyond for CMN Hospitals are Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. and Heartland Outdoors. Both companies are owned by Barry Bryant, an Edmond Kiwanian with a charitable heart.

Heartland Outdoors offers a wide selection of equipment for hunting and sporting. Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. provides oil and gas drilling equipment to an array of businesses all over the United States.

Although the two companies offer completely different products and services, they both honor the values that make America great honesty, integrity, respect for nature and hard work.

“The support and sponsorships from Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. and Heartland Outdoors help tremendously in the effort to raise funds for Oklahoma’s sick children,” said Al Warren, CMN Hospitals board member. “The board members truly value these great corporate partners, the CMN Hospitals staff and all the wonderful volunteers that dedicate themselves to the children of our state.”

While maintaining successful businesses, management of both Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. and Heartland Outdoors, make time to uphold sponsorships to CMN Hospitals and continuously gives back to Oklahoma’s children. With the attribute of benevolence being a focus for both companies, they do more than their fair share of “paying-it-forward”.

Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. and Heartland Outdoors have been the title sponsor the past two years for CMN Hospital’s annual Dancing for a Miracle gala. Due to the generosity of several corporate sponsors such as Magnum Drilling and Heartland Outdoors, Dancing for a Miracle has become one of CMN Hospitals top fundraising events raising over $437,000 for Oklahoma’s children in the past five years. Magnum Drilling sponsors the Aiming for Miracles Clay Shoot hosted by the Edmond Kiwanis Club. Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. and Heartland Outdoors alternate as the presenting sponsor creating an extremely successful annual Wings to Fly 5K run/walk in El Reno.

“We are fortunate to have partners like Magnum Drilling and Heartland Outdoors and we never forget how important they are to us and for the well-being of Oklahoma’s children,” said Jan Dunham, CMN Hospitals Director. “Barry Bryant has made it a top priority for Magnum Drilling and Heartland Outdoors to donate generously towards the advancement of treatment and care for the sick children in our state. We are grateful for the support from both companies.”

Inasmuch Foundation Bob Ross, President and CEO of Inasmuch Foundation, is dedicated to investing in organizations that have the greatest positive outcome for Oklahomans.

From education and health, to the arts and environment, Inasmuch Foundation assists charitable and educational organizations in achieving their goals through grants. The focus is on organizations that can produce results that effect Oklahoma citizens in a positive way.

“Our investment in Children’s Hospital Foundation advances our mission to enrich lives and lessen suffering,”said Ross. “Children’s Hospital Foundation’s programs attract the most exceptional physician scientists to our state and provide our children the specialized care they need close to home.”

The Inasmuch Foundation has agreed to help fund the Child Study Center renovation with the amount of $100,000. The Child Study Center is home to over twenty developmental, educational and behavioral treatment programs for Oklahoma’s children through age eighteen. The new Child Study Center will house all the programs under one roof, which will encourage collaboration and exploration between doctors. The renovation will take the Center to the next level in treatment.

“The health and wellness level of Oklahoma’s children and families ranks as one of the lowest in the nation,” said Ross. “In partnering with Children’s Hospital Foundation, we hope to ultimately improve the long term health of our children. We are committed to making a measurable difference in the quality of life for Oklahoma’s children and families and we believe that facilitating collaboration is key.”

Inasmuch Foundation has established two endowed chairs, CMRI Inasmuch Foundation Chair for Hematology/Oncology and CMRI Edith Kinney Gaylord Chair for Endocrinology/Diabetes, which allows children with diabetes or cancer be able to be treated without leaving the state. The partnership between Children’s Hospital Foundation and Inasmuch Foundation will help provide a brighter future for the children of Oklahoma.

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On Saturday, February 9, hundreds of Oklahomans came together to help fight life-threatening pediatric illnesses. The 3rd Annual Roundup Shindig was held at Riverwind Casino Showplace Theatre where over $145,000 was raised to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation. Guests enjoyed a live and silent auction, appearances from Miracle Children, a succulent western dinner, dancing and live music from The Jason Savory Band. Roundup Shindig is truly a reflection of the devotion, talent and compassion of Oklahoma’s equine and agriculture industry. Led by Event Chair Vicki Tebow, this year’s Roundup Shindig was a night to remember.

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Jeff & Vicki Tebow

Cindy & Ron Youtsey

Gaylon & Paulette Hayes

Brandon Weeden, Adam Kuykendall, Faith Kuykendall, Melanie Weeden

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Starlight Ball – $320,000 The dazzling 12th Annual Children’s Starlight Ball was led by Event Chairs Kirsten and David Griffin along with Honorary Co-Chairs, Jeanetta and Everett Dobson. Over 450 guests attended the Ball that was held on Friday November 16, 2012 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Guests experienced the beauty of Tuscany as the Club was transformed into extraordinary grandeur and a night of cocktails, dinner and dancing. The event brought CHF supporters together to support pediatric research, education and clinical care for Oklahoma’s children. The live and silent auctions along with other donations throughout the evening raised a total of $320,000. The Ball was sponsored by Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Chickasaw Nation, Continental Resources, Devon Energy, Jeanetta and Everett Dobson, Eventures, Christy and Jim Everest, Laurie and Charlie Givens, Kirsten and David Griffin, Love’s Travel Stops, OU Medicine, Midfirst Bank, Maria and Craig Abbott, American Fidelity Foundation, BancFirst, Bank of Oklahoma, Kelly and Cody Barnett, Henry Browne, Jr., Sid Clarke, III, Cox Communications, Vionette and John Dunn, First National Bank of Oklahoma, Mary and Colin FitzSimons, Amy and Kelly Gray, Griffin Communications, Carol and Robert Hefner IV, Charlotte and Jerry Hess, Sue and Gary Homsey, Whitney and David Hooten, Inasmuch Foundation, KWTV News 9, Andrea and Desmond Mason, McAfee & Taft, Chrissy and Rob McLaughlin, Sicy and Ted Moore, Monique and Justin Naifeh, Tara and Bob Nouri, OGE Energy Corporation, OU Department of Pediatrics, Susan and Steve Porter, SandRidge Energy, Debbie and Jeff Trachtenberg and the University of Oklahoma Foundation.

Brooke & Ran Oliver

Rex Urice & Teresa Rose

Laura & Lee Young

Susan Porter & Kristen Griffin

Craig & Maria Abbott

Bertille Sefalosha, Vanity Perkins & Katie Rivers

Desmond & Andrea Mason

Renzi Stone, Leigh Ann Stone, David Griffin, Kirsten Griffin & Jeanetta Dobson

Chip Keating, Brittany Keating, Jessica Johnston & Ryan Johnston

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Miracle Kids Sightings

Our miracle families have been busy having fun and helping us spread awareness for Children’s Hospital Foundation at several events and fundraisers including the ZombieBolt 5k, held in Guthrie; Kid’s Camp at Pumpkinville inside the Myriad Gardens; the Westlake Ace Hardware car show held at the Danforth and Kelly location in Edmond; Christmas Kid’s Camp at Gattitown; Captain’s Kids with the Oklahoma City Barons; and a Legislative Luncheon held at the State Capitol, just to name a few! For information on how to become a Miracle Kid, call Lacey Payne at 405-271-9043.

Miss Oklahoma City Teen, Chandler and Miracle Child, Taylor at Christmas Kid’s Camp at Gattitown

Josh Green with Luke & family at a Captain’s Kids event with the OKC Barons

Aidan at the Westlake Ace Hardware car show

Rayna, Jaycie, Brock, Riddick & Lucy at Pumpkinville Kid’s Camp at Myriad Gardens

Crawford Family presenting a check at the ZombieBold 5K

Soonerthon - $196,034 Chants of “For the Kids” were heard throughout the building March 9 at Soonerthon, The University of Oklahoma’s 17th annual Dance Marathon. Over 1,000 students participated in a morale line dance, dodge ball matches, blackout rave, dress-up photo booth, color wars and stomp routines. Students hosted an inaugural children’s talent show featuring our very own Miracle Families.

Talents ranged from singing Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, Taekwondo, comedy, gymnastics and dancing to Gangnam Style. Students also put on a super hero themed carnival where kids played games, made capes and masks. This twelve hour event truly was “For the Kids!”

Soonerthon 2013 Final Total

Vanessa, Reese, Jaycie, Jason & Brock

Miracle Child Sydney and her Super Sibling Shelby

Aly Meyer, John Meyer, Overall Chair John Fraser, Jenny Love-Meyer & Vice Chair Miranda Konowitz

OKState Dance Marathon - $45,583 Oklahoma State University reached new heights at their 2nd annual Dance Marathon benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. On Saturday, February 23, more than 400 students were on their feet for twelve straight hours, raising $45,583 for Oklahoma’s children. Dancers stayed energized with a choreographed morale dance, live performances from local musicians, a dress-up photo booth, silent auction and interaction and activities with Miracle Families. The highlight of the night was a special visit from OSU football and basketball players. Students unselfishly spent their day “dancing for kids who can’t.”

Morale Committee with Miracle Child Jase

Students learning the Morale Dance

Kelsey Mueggenborg, Amber Haysmer, Coley Ralston, Miracle Triplets Lily, Katie, & Shelby

OKState Dance Marathon Executive Team

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Mathis Brothers Furniture / KOCO TV-5 Toy Drive

The Children’s Hospital transformed into a toy land December 21 to bring early Christmas cheer to sick children. Due to another successful toy drive between Mathis Brothers Furniture and KOCO TV-5, baby dolls, stuffed animals and super heroes lined a whimsical Christmas tree in The Children’s Atrium. Whether children were discouraged that Santa wouldn’t find them during their stay in the hospital, or parents didn’t have a moment to shop in the midst of blood transfusions and doctor visits, the annual toy drive brought hope for everyone.

The Toy Drive also motivated a young professionals group and The Greens Country Club Annual Holiday Open to join in by donating over 100 toys. Anyone interested in donating toys for the December 2013 toy drive may call Camille at 405-271-9008.

KOCO news team and Miracle Kids

Rachel Calderon, Miracle Kid Taylor

Miracle Kid Jalessa and Maggie Stokes

Jason Jobson, Miracle Kid Addison and Kathy McCracken

Patient / Family Dinner

Children’s Hospital Foundation hosted monthly Patient/Family dinners on the 6th floor of the Atrium at Children’s Hospital. Twelve dinners were sponsored by Presbyterian Health Foundation and Iguana’s Grill for inpatient children and their families who are currently in or visiting the hospital. Dinners are served by volunteers throughout the community and have included Chesapeake Energy, Devon Energy, OKState Dance Marathon, CHF Board Members and members of the media, including the Oklahoman, FOX 25, KOCO and KFOR. This is a time where inpatient children and their families can get away, enjoy a nice meal, interact with other patients and meet new people. These dinners also provide an opportunity to raise awareness in the community about Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Foundation. The dinners require but are not limited to five or six volunteers who serve dinner buffet style. For more information on sponsorship or to volunteer, contact Camille at 405-271-9008 or Camille-thompson@ouhsc.edu.

Media Personalities Jeff George, Tiffany Tatro, Lille-Beth Brinkman, Scott Hines

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Wings to Fly Run - $24,700

Despite the frigid temperature on March 23, 2013, over 500 participants joined us at Historic Fort Reno for the 3rd Annual Wings to Fly Run presented by Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. The event featured a 15k, 5k, and Miracle Mile. Runners enjoyed a live performance from The Lost Cowboys Band and local gymnasts from Bounce Academy. Thank you to our additional sponsors: OG&E, FAA Credit Union, LifeChurch.tv Yukon, Diffee Ford, Bank of Union, Westlake Ace Hardware, Love’s Travel Stops, Mercy West, Team Hope, Team Cooper, Oklahoma Environmental Management Authority and OU Physicians. Special thanks to Fort Reno, the City of El Reno and USDA for hosting us and to El Reno Public Schools, Redlands Community College Baseball team and UCO Cadets for their participation.

Wings to Fly Committee Member Anna Rinehart

Miracle Child Hannah

Members of the Option One team Landrunner members with “Oh What a Ride” program, and Kelsey Ballhorn, Miss Wheelchair Oklahoma Ashten Vincent, Miss Oklahoma Teen; Jenna Crispin, 2012 Miss Southwestern; Faith Suddath, Miss Eastern Oklahoma County’s Outstanding Teen Miracle Kid Jase (far right), with his team

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Legislative Lunch Children’s Hospital Foundation hosted its annual legislative luncheon at the State Capitol on March 5. Speakers included Chip Keating, CHF Public Affairs Chairman; Laurie Givens, CHF Board President; Lieutenant Governor, Todd Lamb; State Representative, Jason Nelson, Oklahoma City Champion Child Martina, and Dr. Terrence Stull, Scientific Director and Chairman of the OU Department of Pediatrics. The educational luncheon focused on the importance of legislative support for children’s medical research and treatment in Oklahoma.

State Representative Jason Nelson, Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb, Miracle Child Martina, & Chip Keating

IHOP National Pancake Day - $29,651 Sixteen local IHOP locations raised $29,651 during their National Pancake Day Campaign. On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, IHOP held its eighth year of giving away a free short stack of pancakes to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Miss Oklahoma, along with local pageant winners, Miracle Families and volunteers helped IHOP make this day a big success.

Miracle Child Emily with Miss Greater Oklahoma, Stacey Stevens Miss Oklahoma, Alicia Clifton Miracle Child Casey Miss Moore Norman Teen, Alana Hughes Meridian IHOP Team Members

Santa Fe IHOP Team Members

iBoard

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Innovative Board is off to a great start in their first year, since forming in August 2012. The iBoard is a group of young professionals helping expand the base of devoted volunteer support for CMN Hospitals in an effort to increase and enhance community awareness and the fundraising efforts benefiting Children’s Hospital Foundation.

In November the iBoard helped with the 96.1 KXY Love’s Kids Radiothon acquiring pre-sponsorships from local businesses and volunteering their time on the phone bank answering phones and calling out to receive pledges. In January they hosted their first fundraising and awareness event at the Devon Ice Skating Rink at the Myriad Gardens. Over 50 young professionals spent the evening in downtown Oklahoma City skating, networking and learning how they can become involved with CMN Hospitals and make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma’s sick children.

For information on how to join the iBoard, contact Linzy Hall at 405-271-2208.

Malena Trulson, Zach Armstrong, Ashley Young

Jens Holmboe, Malena Trulson, Brittni Shull, Ashley Young, Beth Chansolme, Ryan Storer, Matt Wills & Linzy Hall

Bridgette Zorn & Ashley Young

Patricia Price Browne Award Dinner

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has awarded the 2013 Prize in Biomedical Ethics to Thomas H. Murray, president emeritus and senior research scholar at The Hastings Center in Garrison, New York.

The $10,000 prize is supported by the CMRI Patricia Price Browne Distinguished Chair and is administered through the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and is the largest such prize in the country. In 2003, an Endowed Chair, including the prize, was funded in Patricia’s name to ensure quality health care for the children of Oklahoma. The goal of the prize is to foster the development of the highest professional standards in health care through discussions of the ethical issues related to complex health care topics.

Dr. Terry Stull, Avis Scaramucci, Mr & Mrs. Thomas H. Murray & Henry Browne

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