The Bald and Brave
Eleven-year old Austin Giacomo is a fighter and so are his friends, family and some complete strangers who have heard of his illness and subsequent crusade. In December 2005, Austin was diagnosed with "Histiocytosis," a blood disease similar to cancer and often treated with chemotherapy and radiation. The disease, called “histio” for short, is caused…
Read More >Dive in to Cozumel
Sitting in a window seat of a 727, looking out to the ground below, my first glimpse of Cozumel reveals a paradise of crystal blue waters, swaying palm trees and sugar white sand. At fifty feet below sea level, the scenery flourishes with tropical life and coral reef. This adventure to Mexico actually began with…
Read More >Chiropractic Care for Creatures
Chiropractic care these days isn't just for humans. It's also going to the dogs– and to the horses–thanks to Dr. Willa Duree, who along with being a board certified Chiropractic Sport Physician, is also certified to care for the furriest members of the family. Dr. Duree grew up on a farm in Troy, Kansas where…
Read More >The Princess Project
Corsages. Taffeta. Lace. Extended curfew. All these words conjure up memories of bygone proms. But for low-income girls across the nation, a magical night to remember may not be possible without help from a few benefactors. Prom season is well underway and in the spirit of the fairy godmother, Oklahoma’s own Serendipity and Prom Wishes…
Read More >Out of Africa
People lose their senses at charity auctions. For example, I once bought a puke-ugly, cloth seat cover because it had a bunch of zippered pockets. My dad one-upped me. He bought a South-African Safari. "I thought it would be a neat father-son adventure," he said of his impulse purchase. The package was for two hunters…
Read More >Team Tammy
Hayley Dolan and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Morgan were in second grade when they met. They and their families became fast friends, especially their moms, Dee and Tammy, who attended school events and were also workout partners, regularly walking, biking and playing tennis. Two years into their friendship, at age forty, Tammy Morgan was diagnosed with stage…
Read More >Appreciation For Life
Sooner or later life throws everyone a curve ball. Such was the case with Mark and Carmen Jones. Mark is the president of Mark E. Jones, CPA and his wife Carmen, owns Speechworks INC. He worked all hours of the night, February through April, crunching numbers, and she fed an inner passion by helping children…
Read More >Youth Leadership Program
The Youth Leadership Edmond program was created by the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to motivate and equip High School Juniors with leadership skills through activities and interaction with community leaders. Amanda Bowen, Director of Events and Programs for the Chamber and director of YLE (Youth Leadership Program), says the Chamber is not only looking…
Read More >OK Chorale
Keeping the whole world singing, that is the mission of the OK Chorale, the barbershop chorus, and a chapter of the Southwest District of the Barbershop Harmony Society. In the early years of the 20th century, concern grew among singers that the barbershop quartet type of four-part, a cappella harmony would soon become extinct. Contributing…
Read More >The World on a String
To celebrate Oklahoma’s Centennial year, John Hinkle dresses and acts out the part of “Alfalfa Bill” Murray, a former governor of Oklahoma. A performer, artist and puppeteer for over fifty years, Hinkle was born in Ponca City and has lived all over his home state. He began his career in 1957 after watching the Muppets…
Read More >The Inspirational Josh Shipp
Titled “The Dr. Phil for teens” by FOX and “The Dear Abby for the MySpace Generation” by CosmoGirl Magazine, Josh Shipp has gained an international reputation as an inspiring speaker with a simple, yet challenging message. His roots began in Edmond and have since expanded across the globe. Q: How did you get into this…
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