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The Heart of Henry The first awards dinner hosted by the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless was born from a desire to honor what philanthropist Henry Zarrow has done for the Center and the Tulsa community. Zarrow has long embraced the importance of “helping the least to make all of us better,” the catalyst behind the event and award. Pictured at the Feb. 9 event are Sandra Lewis, executive director of the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; Zarrow; his daughter, Judy Zarrow Kishner; and Peggy Helmerich, wife of the honored Walt Helmerich.
Toyland Ball The Sweet! 2013 Toyland Ball was held recently at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tulsa and benefited the Parent Child Center of Tulsa. Pictured are Stan and Irene Burnstein, honorary chairs; with Desiree Doherty, executive director, Parent Child Center of Tulsa.
The inaugural event bestowed the first “The Heart of Henry Award” posthumously on Walt Helmerich, Zarrow’s friend, who “exemplified the character and spirit with which the award was created.” Among the many family members of the late honoree in attendance at the awards dinner at the Hyatt Regency Hotel were sons Jono Helmerich and Rik Helmerich; grandson Jordan Helmerich; and son Hans Helmerich.
Tulsa Shock The Tulsa Shock and Osage Casino recently announced a multi-year marquee partnership between the team and the Osage Nation. The casino logo will appear on Shock jerseys beginning in the team’s 2013 season. Pictured at the Jan. 31 press conference announcing the partnership are Steve Swetoha, president of the Tulsa Shock; Mayor Dewey Bartlett; Shock player Scholanda Dorrell; Neil Cornelius, CEO of Osage Casino; and Sam Combs, owner and managing partner of Tulsa Pro Hoops.
Heart Ball The 42nd annual Heart Ball was held Feb. 2 at the Exchange Center at Expo Square. Area high school sophomores, “Sweethearts and Mavericks,” were presented at the ball, which benefited the American Heart Association.
Chairman of the American Heart Association Board of Directors Bill Miller of Walgreens; his wife, Missy; and board member Brad Ulrich with his wife, Erin
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Sweethearts Mackenzie Phipps, Claire Schonacher, Emily Allen and Sarabeth Coatney
Dr. Mary-Jane Barth and Dr. Hisashi Nikaidoh, both pediatric surgeons at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, with one of their favorite patients, Zyron Shaw. Shaw sang “This Little Light of Mine” with his mother at the Heart Ball. He was born with a congenital heart defect called hypoplastic right ventricle syndrome.
Colin Evert, Stephanie Evert and Grant Bumgarner
John and Karen Power