RED Day Run
Thirteen years ago, volunteers gathered at Mitch Park, pitched a few tents and hoped a new 5K could make a difference. By day’s end, they had raised $35,000. This year, the RED Day Run reaches an even bigger milestone: more than $2 million returned to the Edmond community. “It’s a labor of love,” sponsorship chair…
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An Unexpected Hero
More than a year after an ordinary trip to the hardware store turned into a life-or-death situation, Bryan Schulte is being recognized for the decision he made in a matter of seconds. On May 1, 2025, Schulte witnessed Edmond Police Officer Caleb Hodam fighting for his life after being ambushed during a traffic stop. Schulte…
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Proton Pals
Cancer changes lives in an instant. The questions are not only “Will I survive?” but also “Can I afford it?” and “Who will walk this road with me?” Jeff Murray now dedicates his life to helping others on a path he knows all too well. “I can tell you where I was, what parking space…
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Light Up Navajo
Few people think twice about flipping on a light switch. Yet thousands of families on the Navajo Nation still live without electricity. Each summer, volunteers from public power utilities across the country travel to Arizona to participate in Light Up Navajo, a volunteer effort that brings electricity to homes receiving power for the first time. …
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Route 66 Beach Festival
Forget everything you think you know about rowing. There are no long, quiet stretches of water or distant boats gliding across the horizon. Instead, athletes sprint across the sand, leap aboard their boats, and race just feet from cheering spectators. That’s the kind of energy coming to Arcadia Lake, August 29-30 during the inaugural Route…
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Peaceful Family Oklahoma
Nearly one in four Oklahoma children is impacted by addiction in their family. Behind that statistic are children facing challenges that often go unseen, carrying burdens no child should have to bear. Peaceful Family Oklahoma is working to ensure they don’t have to face them alone. The Edmond nonprofit provides free, research-informed programs designed specifically…
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Edmond Senior Center
The Edmond Senior Center is a place where connection happens. People may arrive for Line Dancing, Afternoon Yoga, Watercolor Painting, or lunch, but they stay for the relationships, personal growth, and opportunities to give back. They stay because it feels like family. Manager Gregg Switzer has watched participation steadily grow at the center on Marilyn…
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Miracle League Magic
Thanks to the Miracle League of Edmond, America’s pastime is truly for everyone. For more than two decades, the YMCA-led program has created opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to experience the joy of stepping up to the plate, rounding the bases and being part of a team. The Miracle League serves individuals ages…
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405 Lacrosse
On any given evening, fields across Edmond and Oklahoma City might look a little different than what most would expect. Rather than shoulder pads crashing and whistles stopping and starting play, there’s continuous action, constant motion, sticks in the air, and players sprinting the full length of the field in a rhythm that feels more…
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