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VOLUME XV NO. II FALL 2012 miracles in thinking outside THE TANK Research tackles one particular form of pediatric cancer A Gift From the Heart An Inspiration To All Champion Child Martina Goodman Kiwanis Changing the World, One Child, One Community . . . at a Time

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VOLUME XV NO. II

FALL

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miracles in

t h i n k i n g o u t s i d e

THE TANK Research tackles one particular

form of pediatric cancer

A Gift From theHeart

An Inspiration To AllChampion Child Martina Goodman

KiwanisChanging the World,One Child, One Community . . . at a Time

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children’s hospital foundation

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BOARD PRESIDENTBrent Hensley

BOARD MEMBERSAshley AltshulerGary BattonJudy BlazekKristen BohanonKaren BrowneWayne CaseBarbara Crandall, Ph.D.Jeanetta DobsonJana EvansChristy EverestMary FitzSimonsStephen M. FoskinSarah GeigerLaurie GivensKirsten GriffinJohn E. Grunow, M.D.Richard Lee Hauschild, Jr.Sue HomseyWhitney HootenDan HowardDavid HuffmanMichael E. JosephChip KeatingTom KellyBill LanceJoe LewallenDesmond MasonScott MeachamPaul MilburnGarrett F. (Bud) MilesJustin NaifehDrew NevilleSusan PorterWilliam S. PriceLeslie Rainbolt, M.D.Pat SchonwaldHarrison Smith, Ph.D.Charles SpicerTerrence L. Stull, M.D.Vic ThateDebbie TrachtenbergStanton Young

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORKathy McCracken

CMNH DIRECTORJan Dunham

ANNUAL FUND AND SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORLiz Young

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORJennifer Patterson

MIRACLES IN MOTION800 Research Parkway, Ste. 150Oklahoma City, OK 73104888.229.KIDS 405.271.6050www.okchf.org

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ROUNDUP SHINDIG Riverwind Casino Showplace TheatreFebruary 9, 2013

The Third Annual Roundup Shindig will be held at the fabulous Riverwind Casino Showplace Theatre on February 9, 2013. It ’s sure to be bigger and better this year with a huge selection of unique auction items, new menu, more dancing and some new miracle cowboys and cowgirls.

The Shindig is Oklahoma’s Horse Industry’s way of supporting Oklahoma’s kids. For more information, please contact Kati Moore at (405)271-2550 or at [email protected].

“Donating Made Easy”Text CMN4Kids to 50555 to donate $5 to

Children’s Hospital Foundation. Every dollar helps save a precious life!

Returning in 2013, are three great events to support Children’s Hospital Foundation. So, pull out the running shoes and cowboy boots and saddle up as we raise money for Oklahoma’s kids.

Wings to Fly Run Fort RenoMarch 23, 2013

Mark your calendars for March 23, 2013! You won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual Wings to Fly Run featuring a 5K, 15K and Miracle Mile. We are excited to partner with Heartland Outdoors and historic

Fort Reno for another wonderful year. Whether you are an experienced runner, a light jogger, or just want to join us to walk the Miracle Mile, we have a place for you at Wings to Fly.

Sponsorship opportunities are available; please call Lacey with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at 405-271-9043. Registration information will be available at www.okchf.org in January. Stay tuned!

2013 National Pancake DayOklahoma City area IHOP RestaurantsFebruary 5, 2013

IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants, partners with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for National Pancake Day. During this event, more than 1,500 IHOP locations invite

guests to enjoy a free short stack of its signature buttermilk pancakes, and in return, give a suggested donation of $5 per stack. Leading into National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants sell Children's Miracle Network Hospitals balloons to guests to help generate publicity for National Pancake Day, as well as gather additional donations for Children's Miracle

Network Hospitals.

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Children’s Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a $1.025 million gift from the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation in support of Dr. J. Kimble Frazer, M.D., Ph.D. as the first recipient of the CMRI E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Chair in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center. The E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation has always provided visionary leadership in the research of children’s healthcare.

For over 80 years the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has led the way in medical research. Our newest specialist, J. Kimble Frazer, M.D., Ph.D. is contributing innovative research by using a unique strategy to study two common pediatric cancers: T-cell leukemia and T-cell lymphoma.

The contribution made by the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation will greatly benefit both Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Jimmy Everest Cancer Center by providing Dr. Frazer and his team with the correct environment to conduct his studies and the necessary lab equipment to help carry out his research.

Oklahoma is seeing approximately 120 new cases of childhood cancer every year. Fifty years ago children with leukemia had a very low chance of survival; today children have an 80% chance of survival. “Progress is being made in the treatment of cancer; however there is an unmet need in treatment strategies for T-cell cancer,” said Dr. Frazer.

Genetic mutations that cause leukemia in T-cells are not only found in humans, but also in zebrafish. From an outward appearance zebrafish and humans don’t have much in common, but when it comes to T-cell leukemia there is very little that differentiates the two.

The fish provide new genetic platforms for the study of these important human cancers. Dr. Frazer’s research allows them to find out what is wrong genetically with the cancerous zebrafish cells and compare it to human patients with T-cell cancer to better predict which patients may have more aggressive forms of the disease and tailor treatment accordingly. What shows up in the fish during research is usually also true in humans. “Tying common factors found in each case together, over time can lead to new ways to cure patients,” said Dr. Frazer.

By using a green florescent protein (GFP) that is present in the T cells of the fish, researchers are able to identify cancerous T-cells; because more cancer cells means more GFP, the brighter the glow, the sicker the fish.

The Frazer lab currently utilizes four strains of cancer-prone zebrafish, three of which were developed in his research. In keeping with the pediatric theme, they uniquely named these three strains after green ‘kids’ characters: Hulk, Shrek, and Oscar the Grouch.

Dr. Frazer expects to have a colony of ten to twelve thousand zebrafish in his new lab . He will have more fish in his lab with T-cell leukemia than there are pediatric T-cell diagnoses in the entire United States at any point in time.

“We understand a lot more about what causes T-cell cancer than we did 20 years ago, but we don’t know it all,” said Dr. Frazer. “Knowing genetically what caused the problem in the first place can lead to the development of new medicines.”

Thinking Outside the TankR E S E A R C H TAC K L E S O N E PA RT I C U L A R F O R M O F P E D I AT R I C C A N C E R

Wild type Zebrafish Cancer free Zebrafish Zebrafish with T cell cancer

Dr. J. Kimble Frazer in his lab

Fish racks that house several thousand Zebrafish

Gaylord Foundation Gifts $1.025 Million

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Serving the children of the world is what Kiwanis Clubs are all about. Kiwanis International was one of the first charities to join Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as a National partner in 1982. Their enthusiasm for children’s medical research is demonstrated through their dedication and successful support of Children’s Hospital Foundation.

In addition to the $100,000 raised by Oklahoma Kiwanis Clubs to establish the CMRI Oklahoma Kiwanis Club Laboratory for Research in Obesity and Metabolism, several Oklahoma Kiwanis Clubs have committed to work together to raise $500,000 over a five year period to provide continued support to the lab that is housed on the fourth floor of the OU Children’s Physicians Building.

Area Kiwanians have established several fun and unique fundraisers that benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The Miracle Mile of Quarters is now accompanied by the Sonny Bright Duck Race and Aiming for Miracles Clay Shoot, both events were established in 2012 and raised over $16,000 each.

The hard work and dedication of the Kiwanians does not go unnoticed to the more than 162,000 patient visits each year. The Kiwanis Clubs of Oklahoma make possible the research that is helping kids in Oklahoma and all over the nation.

Kiwanis

VolunteerSpotlight

ArmeldaMoody

Armelda Moody is hardworking, determined, motivated, and inspirational. As a member of the Heart of Oklahoma Kiwanis Club since 1995, Armelda has made many miracles happen for the children of our great state. A two time Texas-Oklahoma District Lt. Governor, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Kiwanis Advisory Board member, and member of the past Lt. Governor’s board, Armelda is the epitome of a volunteer.

How long have you been involved with Kiwanis? “I became a member of the Heart of Oklahoma Kiwanis Club in 1995 and have been volunteering for the past 16 years.”

What do you love most about volunteering with Kiwanis?“Kiwanis Clubs help people. They are a friendly group who are always giving to everyone. Giving back to others is what I love the most.”

What keeps you motivated? “To see the look in the children’s eyes and the smiles on their faces is pure happiness. It’s not just about raising money. It’s about making people happy.”

What is your favorite CMN Hospitals fundraiser to be a part of?“The Sonny Bright Duck Race is my favorite CMN Hospitals fundraiser. Sonny Bright is a good friend of mine. When we are out in the community selling the little rubber ducks we are making people aware of the children while having fun.

What inspires you to go above and beyond with the “duck lady” outfit?“I wanted to come up with something that would really draw people’s attention to the Sonny Bright Duck Race, so I came up with the idea of dressing up as a duck! The suit lightens the mood and makes the kids laugh; it helps to take their mind off their problems even if it’s just for a little while.”

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Changing the World,One Child, One Community . . . at a Time

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A True Miracle

Upon her premature birth, Martina was diagnosed with Mosaic Trisomy 22, a rare genetic disorder, which has led to Stage 3 kidney disease. She has experienced 14 surgeries to repair her bladder, hernia, back and heart as well as a leg-lengthening procedure, many of which are related to Martina’s chromosome abnormality. Due to the local expertise of Dr. Martin Turman, CMRI Paul and Ann Milburn Chair in Nephrology, Martina doesn’t have to leave Oklahoma to receive outstanding treatment.

What are your current hobbies and interests?I like playing the piano, riding motorcycles with my dad, cheerleading, and going to church.

How does Mosaic Trisomy 22 affect you?I have had to endure many surgeries due to Mosaic Trisomy 22. I take medication every morning and every night before bedtime and also make sure and take certain medications ten minutes before I eat a meal or even a snack. Because I am on a low phosphorus diet, I have to watch what I eat. I also have to self-catheterize every three to four hours.

What specialists are you involved with?I see a bladder doctor, back doctor and my kidney specialist, Dr. Martin Turman, CMRI Paul and Ann Milburn Chair in pediatric Nephrology, at Children’s Hospital.

How is your day-to-day routine affected by your diagnosis, surgeries and treatment?I have to take time out of each day for my medications. I am not able to do what normal kids do; because I’m so small I have to be extra careful when I’m playing. Doing self-catheterization every three to four hours takes a lot of time out of my day and I constantly have to carry around a bag filled with all my catheter supplies.

How have the challenges you’ve endured made you stronger?I know that I have been through a lot, but I also know that there are others who have been through worse. It reminds me to be a strong person.

What are your goals for the future?One day I hope to not need any more surgeries. My plan is to go to college after high school and become a nurse.

How important is The Children’s Hospital & Children’s Hospital Foundation to you?The Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Foundation are very important to me. Both have helped me recognize and control all my disabilities and helped me with all my surgeries.

What excites you most about being CMN Hospitals 2013 Oklahoma City Champion Child?I think I am most excited to be able to tell others my story and tell people about everything Children’s Hospital Foundation is doing for me.

2013 Champion Child Martina Goodman is An Inspiration to All

Martina Goodman

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Partner Kick Off & Awards Lucheon Telethon & Miles of Quarters Paragon Award Credit Unions for Kids Miracle Kid Sightings Dancing for a Miracle Aiming for Miracles - Clayshoot

Swing from the Heart

Family, friends and fun are values Robert and Blanche Gordon deeply encouraged in their daughters Peggy and Holly. The importance of family was highlighted by the Gordon’s when the family announced a gift of $500,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation to establish an endowed research chair in medical genetics.

This endowed chair in medical genetics now brings renowned genetics specialist Sanjay Bidichandani, MBBS, Ph.D., to Oklahoma to be the head of the pediatrics genetics section, combined with additional duties to grow human and medical genetics across the Oklahoma Health Center.

“I am so pleased to pass the mantle of leadership in medical and human genetics in Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center/Oklahoma Health Center to such a brilliant, knowledgeable and gracious person,” said Dr. John Mulvihill, CMRI Kimberly V. Talley Chair in Medical Genetics.

Dr. Bidichandani comes to Children’s Hospital from the National Muscular Dystrophy Association where he served as Vice-President for Research. He comes with a vision for applying the basic science of genetics to improving human welfare through clinical and translational research, education and training across the lifespan, and clinical laboratory services.

“Genetics is becoming a progressively more important, integral component of medicine and a strong genetics program is important for the State’s healthcare system,” said Dr. Terrence Stull, CMRI Patricia Price Browne Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics. “Dr. Mulvihill has built our genetics program to become nationally recognized for its clinical, teaching and research components. We are very enthused to have Dr. Bidichandani become the Section Chief for Genetics and lead a further expansion of this important area.”

Robert D. Gordon and his wife, Blanche, had a very personal interest in supporting research in genetics. Their granddaughter, Claire, daughter of Peggy and Nicholas Duncan, was born in 1982 with

Trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that occurs in about one out of every 10,000 newborns. Claire fought her battle with Trisomy 13 for almost three months.

After the passing of Robert D. Gordon in 2007, the family felt it was imperative to honor the memory of both Robert and Claire, therefore establishing the CMRI Claire Gordon Duncan Endowed Research Chair in Pediatric Medical Genetics at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

“My sister and I continue to instill in our children the importance of family,” said Peggy Duncan. “We stay closely connected by spending as much time together as possible.”

Donations like those made by the Gordon and Duncan families, allow for diligent efforts to be made in researching the complexities of human disease at its most fundamental core-the gene. The support of planned giving and donors who invest in the future of children’s health are vital to help treat more children, more effectively, without resorting to out-of-state assistance. The generosity of the Gordon and Duncan families will go a long way toward helping children with genetic abnormalities and disorders. Claire and Robert’s names will live on in the work done to help so many other Oklahoma children.

Bill Lance, the Administrator and CEO of the Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce, has served as the administrator for the Chickasaw Nation Health System since 2000. Lance has been a member of the Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors since 2008, and is dedicated to serving both Chickasaw Nation and the Foundation.

“The most rewarding aspect of working with CHF is our ability to bring top-notch pediatric specialists into the state’s health care system,” said Lance. “By doing this, we are improving the level of care to Oklahoma’s children.”

Lance has been closely involved with The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Foundation since the establishment of the CMRI Chickasaw Nation Chair for Endocrinology and Diabetes in 2005.

“Our efforts started more than ten years ago when we established a relationship with Dr. Kenneth Copeland, CMRI Paul and Ann Milburn Chair in Diabetes, with a focus on the goal of improving diabetic care for American Indian children,” said Lance. “These efforts have been transformative through the research efforts of Dr. Copeland and our excellent pediatric staff of physician-scientists.”

The Chickasaw Nation created a payroll deduction program in 2009 that has raised over $24,000 for Oklahoma pediatrics. The program is a way for Chickasaw employees to help Oklahoma’s children.

Through the payroll deduction program and their sponsorship of two signature Children’s Hospital Foundation events, Roundup Shindig and Children’s Starlight Ball, Chickasaw Nation provides continuous support to CHF and to the children of Oklahoma.

Donor Profile

BillLanceChickasaw Nation Division of Commerce

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Partner Kickoff Meeting & Awards LuncheonOn Thursday, September 27, 2012, CMN Hospitals honored dedicated partners at the Partner Kickoff Meeting and Awards Luncheon at The Petroleum Club. While overlooking the beautiful Oklahoma City skyline, keynote speaker, Sheriff John Whetsel, told his personally very moving true story and shared three incredible miracles. These three miracles inspired a room of representatives from over 45 organizations to continue their fundraising efforts and passion for ensuring that no child will have to leave the state to receive the best possible care.

Fifteen-year-old Martina Goodman was also announced as the 2013 Oklahoma City Champion Child. During the awards ceremony, the following outstanding Oklahomans and companies were honored: Walmart and Sam’s Club, 2012 James Paul Linn Founders Award; Credit Unions for Kids, 2012 Jean Gumerson Founder’s Award; Love’s Travel Stops, 2012 Geoffrey Altshuler Founder’s Award; Soonerthon, Partner on the Move; Tinker Federal Credit Unions Miracle Car Show, Fundraising Event of the Year; Taylor Treat-Burget, From the Heart and Over the Top Award; Richard Steanson, CMN Hospitals Board Member of the Year; Armelda Moody, CMN Hospitals Volunteer of the Year.

Pat Buck, Sonny Bright & Brenda Hayes

Alison Wolf, Chay Kramer & Teresa Carter

Brent Hensley, Chuck Spicer, Lance Rogers, Martina & Sheriff John Whetsel

Miranda Konowitz, John Fraser & Quy Nguyen

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Partner Kick Off & Awards Lucheon Telethon & Miles of Quarters Paragon Award Credit Unions for Kids Miracle Kid Sightings Dancing for a Miracle Aiming for Miracles - Clayshoot

Swing from the Heart

Dr. David Crawford, Armelda Moody, Miracle Kid Sydney and Dr. Kimble Frazer

Sheriff John Whetsel & Martina

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Telethon & Miles of QuartersChildren’s Miracle Network Hospitals presented the 29th annual Telethon, June 3rd on KOCO-TV 5 from the Children’s Atrium at Children’s Hospital. Viewers watched celebrities, doctors, volunteers, valued partners and Miracle Kids spread hope across Oklahoma and raise support for Children’s Hospital Foundation. KOCO anchors Rick Mitchell, Paul Folger, Maggie Stokes, Wendell Edwards, Dan Thomas, Damon Lane and Rachel Calderon, with the help of Bill and Patti from 96.1 KXY, encouraged the public to visit the Atrium, make personal donations, and bring quarters for the 3rd Annual Oklahoma Kiwanis Miracle Mile of Quarters during the broadcast.

Paragon AwardOn May 23rd, Jenny Love Meyer, VP of Communications for Love’s Travel Stops, received the Paragon Award during the Leadership Oklahoma City Awards Luncheon. The award is presented by Leadership OKC to honor a graduate’s volunteer work on behalf of a local nonprofit. She was recognized with a $3,500 check to present to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Jenny Love Meyer and John Meyer

Jenny Love Meyer and the Love’s Travel Stop Communications Team

Maggie Stokes with Champion Child Spencer

Miracle Kid Casey with Auggie Augenstein, Mile of Quarters Founder & Southwest OKC Kiwanian, and Paul Folger

Rachel Calderon with Dr. Stull and the Burchell Family

Dan Thomas and Damon Lane with Miracle Kids

Members of Credit Union for Kids phone bank

Miracle Kids, Lauryn and Chloe

Final 2011 total reveal

Miracle Family - Casey, Danielle & Camden with Wendell Edwards

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Credit Unions for KidsNumerous fundraisers are held throughout the year to benefit the efforts of Credit Unions for Kids, including the Boomer Sooner and FAA Golf Tournaments and TFCU Miracle Car Show. Two new fundraisers, Sugar and Spurs and the Courage Cruise, were introduced this year. Sugar and Spurs was organized by Oklahoma Employees Credit Union and held at the Harn Homestead this spring. Including the Co-Op Financial Services Miracle Match, this event generated close to $25,000 in its first year! The Courage Cruise poker run was hosted by University and Community Federal Credit Union this summer. This fun event spread both community awareness and participation for CUFK throughout Stillwater and the surrounding communities.

CUFK CEO’s - Larry Shropshire, Communication FCU; Mark Kelly, Oklahoma Employees CU; Steve Rasmussen, FAA; Michael Kloiber, Tinker FCU

Miracle Kid, Sydney, and Sunset TRC volunteers

Paeton and bikers at the Courage Cruise

The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond and Miracle Kid, Tanna

Champion Child Spencer

The Hart Family with Rumble at the Children’s Village Grand Opening

Cancer survivor, Mason

Cancer survivor, Ethan

TFCU volunteers, Jeanene Adkins, Reggie Kemp and Tiah Chapman

Miracle Kids at the OCA Range Round Up

OECU volunteers, Jessica Misun and Jamie Renfro

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Miracle Kid SightingsSunset Therapeutic Riding Center in Yukon graciously hosted the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals spring Miracle Kids Camp. Children enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, hayrides, face painting and lunch donated by Earl’s Rib Palace. Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association hosted our families at the 28th Annual Range Round Up at the Oklahoma State Fair Arena. We are excited to announce the grand opening of the new Children’s Village on the 6th floor of the Hospital. The Children’s Village will serve as an outdoor play area where hospitalized children can forget about their medical situations and have fun being a kid!

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Dancing for a Miracle – $178,337Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes for the 5th anniversary of Dancing for a Miracle, held Saturday, August 11th at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The evening included cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and a dance competition produced by Lee and Marcy Harpe of Harpe’s Dance, Inc. Ten local notables teamed up with professional dance partners to compete for the title of 2012 Dancing for a Miracle Star. The night raised $179,002. The winner, raising $23,756.85, was Dr. David Hunter, Founder of OKC Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic and his partner, Keri May Johnson. Dancing for a Miracle was sponsored by our title sponsors Magnum Drilling Services Inc., Jaguar Downhole Motors as well as The Chickasaw Nation, Love’s Travel Stops, and Exiss/Sooner. Other event sponsors included MidFirst Bank, Frontier State Bank, OG&E, SandRidge Energy, and AC Dwellings.

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Diane and Cliff Stockton

Ann and Paul Milburn

Governer Mary Fallin with Casey, Camden and Danielle Looper

Marcy Harpe and Dr. James Royall

Keri May Johnson and Dr. David Hunter

Life Change Ballroom Dancers

Taylor Treat-Burget, Camden Looper and Jan Dunham presenting title sponsor thank you to Barry Bryant

Lee Harpe and Jenny Love Meyer

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Aiming for Miracles Clay Shoot - $17,000The inaugural Aiming for Miracles Clay Shoot, sponsored by Barry Bryant and Heartland Outdoors, and organized by Edmond Kiwanis Club, was a success from start to finish. Held at SilverLeaf Shotgun Sports in Guthrie on April 12, over 80 shooters were in attendance as well as Miracle Kid Cooper and his family. This exciting event adds $17,000 to the fundraising efforts of Oklahoma Kiwanis Clubs to benefit CMN Hospitals. We are grateful for this partnership and dedication to Oklahoma’s kids.

Swing from the Heart - $57,550Cleveland Browns newest star quarterback, Brandon Weeden and wife Melanie, partnered with Children’s Hospital Foundation to support Oklahoma’s children. The inaugural “Swing from the Heart” Golf Challenge was held on July 23, 2012 at Oak Tree National in Edmond. The Weedens are very passionate about The Children’s Hospital due in part to their personal relationship with five year old miracle child, Gavin, born with the complex congenital heart disease; Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). His condition has called for the most advanced surgical techniques and intricate care. However, due to the recruitment of Gavin’s surgeon away from Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City to San Diego, the family has had to travel to California for his treatment. The Weedens intend to raise $1 million for an endowed position on the cardiac team, so the more than 100 children that have to seek heart procedures outside the state each year no longer have to. Brandon and Melanie have helped to make a difference for the kids with this kickoff event and their partnership with CHF will ensure diligence in finding a specialist for other children as well as in the years to come.

Members of the Express Employment Professionals team

Barry Bryant of Heartland Outdoors, Ryan Merriman and Al Warren, Event Chair

Cliff Stockton of Northwesst Building Supply and Trey Dixon of Edmond Kiwanis

Miracle Kid, Cooper, with Blake Beckham, Michael Hollie, Preston Whitlaw and Ryan Dunkerson

Denise Goodrich, Melanie Weeden, Brandon Weeden, Mitzi Montgomery, Kristen Henry, Faith Kuykendall, Shari Weeden

Adam Kuykendall, Gavin Kuykendall, Brandon Weeden, Casey Woods, Dr. Russell Postier, Dr. Cameron Mantor, Chuck Spicer

Jeff Smith, Andrew Mitchell, Barry Miller, Josh Cooper

Tyler Woodward

Faith Kuykendall, Gavin Kuykendall, Kathy McCracken

Gavin Kuykendall & Brandon Weeden

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Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDOklahoma City, OK

Permit #2792

EMILYStillwater, OK

NATHANOklahoma City, OK

ADDISONBroken Arrow, OK

MESA JOJones, OK

ALONDRACashion, OK

ROBERTMarietta, OK

DANIELALawton, OK

ANGELMidwest City, OK

KAYLEEValleyBrook, OK

PARKERArdmore, OK

HANNAHTahlequah, OK

RODERICKMoore, OK

TAYLORYukon, OK

RHETTWayne, OK

AUDRIChickasha, OK

CHELSIEWeatherford, OK

JAYSEAsher, OK

GENTRYNorman, OK

GRACIEAda, OK

WYATTCarnegie, OK

FAITHPawnee, OK

TANNATecumseh, OK

MORGANOmega, OK

PAYTONNoble, OK

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