Heart of Henry Judy Zarrow Kishner was the 2019 recipient of the Tulsa Day Center’s Heart of Henry Award, named for her late father, at the annual Heart of Henry banquet Feb. 9 at Southern Hills Country Club. The award recognizes a Tulsan who has dedicated their life to transforming the Tulsa community by helping others. Retiring Executive Director Sandra Lewis also was honored for her service. Approximately 300 people attended Heart of Henry, which benefits the Day Center. Certified Masters Coach Heather Richetto Rumley was emcee.
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1. Mayor G.T. Bynum and Susan Bynum, both guests, and Monica Martin, the Day Center’s director of development 2. Stuart McDaniel, owner of the “CashNIP Kitty,” received the Community Awareness Award. McDaniel’s feline has retrieved thousands of dollars of cash donations from GuRuStu’s door with his paws. 3. Guests Jorge and Sara Delgado and Heart of Henry co-chairs Whitney and Dan Eslicker 4. Honoree Kishner and guests Dave and Susie Hentschel
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The 14th annual Cooking Up Compassion, benefiting Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, was Feb. 23 at the Cox Business Center. Approximately 750 guests attended the fundraising gala and live auction with the theme “Mardi Gras with a Mission.” The event featured a seated dinner by chef Devin Levine and appetizers prepared by 11 local chefs during the event’s happy hour. Catholic Charities serves more than 70,000 people in need each year through its 14 programs across eastern Oklahoma. 1. Cooking Up Compassion co-chairs Dr. Kevin Duffy and Laura Duffy, Bishop David Konderla, and co-chairs Annette and Kevin Murray 2. Mary Keaney was the first-prize winner of the Bruce G. Weber Live Surprise, which earned her a piece of jewelry from the store. 3. The band Zodiac provided live entertainment. 4. Dancing was a highlight of the evening.
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HEART OF HENRY, MACK HALTOM; COOKING UP COMPASSION: JOHN BIVENS/BOOK WITH BLUE
Cooking Up Compassion