Spring 2013 For friends of The Oklahoma Caring Foundation, Inc. oklahomacaringfoundation.org Magic Johnson contributes to record fundraising at Champions of Health Gala More than 500 people attended the ninth annual Champions of Health Gala, which was held Oct. 8th at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. A record $204,000 was raised through event sponsorships, auctions and ticket purchases to support the Oklahoma Caring Foundation. The gala is designed to recognize individuals and organizations that are working to improve health in Oklahoma. It also serves as the FoundationвЂ™s premier annual fundraiser. Following a tour of a Caring Van with Oklahoma Commissioner of Health Dr. Terry Cline and Oklahoma Caring Foundation Board Chairman Ted Haynes, Earvin вЂњMagicвЂќ Johnson captivated the crowd with his message of inspiration and hope for future generations. JohnsonвЂ™s work to engage communities in L to R: Dr. Terry Cline, Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, Earvin вЂњMagicвЂќ Johnson, and Caring Foundation Board Chairman Ted Haynes at the 2012 Champions of Health Gala. preventing disease and empowering young people was highlighted in the remarks, along with praise for the Caring Van programвЂ™s work to deliver services directly to children continued on page 3 Partner Spotlight: Latino Community Development Agency The Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA) works toward its mission of enhancing the quality of life in Latino communities through education, leadership, services and advocacy. With one in five births being Latino, LCDA is critical to service delivery to a large population of families in central Oklahoma, including underserved children eligible to receive immunizations aboard a Caring Van. The partnership between LCDA and the Oklahoma City Caring Van program began in July 2001, in the heart of Oklahoma CityвЂ™s predominantly Latino neighborhood. Through community outreach and announcements on local Spanish radio stations, families have been able to count on the Caring Van being in their neighborhood the same time each month. More than 2,500 children have received a total of nearly 6,500 immunizations through the Caring VanвЂ™s partnership with LCDA. 1 New Caring Van hit the road in southeast Oklahoma OklahomaвЂ™s fifth Caring Van began serving communities in southeastern Oklahoma in April with a kickoff in the Talihina community. Operating in partnership with Choctaw Nation Health Services, the van traveled across seven counties providing immunizations and additional preventive health services. After many years of providing Caring Van services in rural communities, the Choctaw Nation van represents a new model in which a partnering organization can operate the van each day of the week, without relying on Foundation staff to drive from Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This arrangement has worked very well, with 46 clinics conducted in the fall of 2012 alone. вЂњBecause we work in such a rural area, the schools and parents appreciate the convenience of having this service provided,вЂќ said Kelly Adams, lead Choctaw Nation Caring Van nurse. вЂњWe like knowing that the risk of a child acquiring a vaccine preventable disease lessens with every immunization administered.вЂќ The Choctaw Nation Caring Van primarily serves schools, and the success of the new van is evident, with more than 1,700 children receiving immunizations in a four month period. Other services were provided to an additional 1,750 individuals including adult immunizations and head lice checks for children. Plans are underway to engage additional schools and Head Start locations to coordinate a preventive dental health component in 2013. Caring Van milestones celebrated in 2012 The Caring Vans produced record results in 2012, immunizing nearly 16,000 children with more than 25,000 vaccines at 729 clinics statewide. The addition of a fifth Caring Van increased the programs geographic reach and helped improve partnerships in communities historically served by the vans. On Aug. 27, Oklahoma Caring Foundation staff joined partners and funders to celebrate the 100,000th child immunized aboard a Caring Van. The celebration took place at Emergency Infant Services in Tulsa, an organization filling the needs of the most vulnerable young children in the community, which is also a service partner of the Caring Van program. вЂњOur program targets children in low-income and underserved areas, so itвЂ™s especially exciting to know that these 100,000 children represent kids who may not have otherwise received immunizations,вЂќ said Ted Haynes, Board Chairman of the Oklahoma Caring Foundation. Kendra Jones, Caring Van coordinator, hugs Chiara Roberts, the 100,000th child immunized by the Oklahoma Caring Foundation. 2 This milestone followed the recognition of the 200,000th immunization administered aboard the Caring Vans during the summer. Work continues to implement both geographic and program expansion within the Caring Van program, setting the stage for another very busy year in 2013. continued next page THE CARING CONNECTION continued from page 2 Caring Van milestones Oklahoma Caring Foundation Executive Director Paula Huck said, вЂњThe success of the Caring Van program is the result of many community partners, schools and child care providers who facilitate our visits, in addition to many funders who contribute to the cause. Together, we are making a difference.вЂќ The Oklahoma Caring Foundation celebrated the immunization of 100,000 children on Aug. 27, 2012. Continued from page 1 Magic Johnson at Champions of Health gala throughout the state. The eveningвЂ™s surprise Oklahoma State Department of Health,вЂќ happened when Johnson auctioned off tickets said Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, to the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Dr. Terry Cline. вЂњThe vans are literally traveling Lakers game, along with autographed jerseys. across Oklahoma, protecting our children from He also pledged $25,000 from his own Magic disease and illness by ensuring they have their Johnson Foundation to further the work of the vaccinationsвЂ“a truly wonderful program which Oklahoma Caring Foundation. is saving lives.вЂќ Fundraising efforts were led by a 30 member The tenth annual Champions of Health Gala gala committee, chaired by Ted and Shiela will be held in Tulsa in October 2013. Haynes, and represented statewide support of the event. Sponsors enjoyed an invitation-only reception and photos with Johnson prior to the dinner. Winners were recognized in six categories, with the eveningвЂ™s highest honor, the Dr. Rodney L. Huey Memorial Champion of Oklahoma Health Award, being awarded to Chickasaw Nation and Oklahoma State UniversityвЂ™s Eagle Adventure. The award was introduced by gala emcee and Dr. HueyвЂ™s niece, Christina Eckert. вЂњThe Caring Van is a great public/private partnership between the Oklahoma Guest speaker, Earvin вЂњMagicвЂќ Johnson, interacts with the crowd and helps raise more than $200,000 during the 2012 Champions of Health Gala, held Oct. 8 in Oklahoma City. Caring Foundation and the SPRING 2013 3 Caring Vans protect children against influenza Influenza made national news in 2012 with early outbreaks across the country. With heightened awareness around flu prevention, the Oklahoma Caring Vans conducted a large statewide campaign, and provided flu vaccinations at more than 200 clinics across Oklahoma during the fall and winter of 2012. Our Caring Van coordinators focused their efforts primarily on serving schools, where children are most likely to be infected with influenza. Studies show that vaccinations are imperative for childrenвЂ™s health and readiness to learn, as it helps decrease school absences. High rates of flu and flu-like illness even led some Oklahoma schools to close their doors to protect children from the spread of the disease. During the 2012 campaign, the Caring Vans provided more than 7,000 children with flu vaccinations, which were administered for children ages 6 months to 18 years at schools, child care centers, and community agencies. The Caring Van program plans to continue playing an active role in flu vaccine administration in 2013 by actively working with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to coordinate outreach. Donor Opportunities As the Oklahoma Caring Foundation continues to grow, our donors have more opportunities to support our mission. In 2012, the Foundation established a charitable endowment fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF). The fund will provide an avenue for long-term investment in the health and well-being of future generations of Oklahoma children, and ensure that the foundation is always a strong advocate for preventive health. Donors may also access OCCFвЂ™s expert staff to assist with personal charitable and financial planning goals. Our Tribute Gift program allows supporters to honor the lives of loved ones while creating a healthier future for Oklahoma children. Tribute Gifts are ideal for celebrating special occasions such as birthdays and holidays, as well as remembering the lives of individuals who have passed away. Tribute Gift donors may choose to support foundation operations or the endowment fund. For more information on contributing to the endowment fund or making a Tribute Gift, contact Ivy Griffey at 918-551-3397 or ivy_griffey@hcsc.net. Foundation welcomes new Caring Van specialists In February, Leslie Knight joined the Oklahoma City team as a Caring Van specialist. Leslie works aboard the vans, coordinating immunization clinics. She recently took the lead in implementing the new BMI screening project aboard her van. Leslie brings several years of experience working with underserved populations through her work at the Department of Human Services and the University of Oklahoma, where she specialized in coordinating services for children in foster care. In December, Jamie Kucinski began work as a Caring Van specialist in the Tulsa office. 4 Jamie most recently worked in customer service at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and brings many years of team building and project leadership experience to the Caring Van program. He is a dedicated community volunteer and was recognized as the companyвЂ™s Volunteer of the Year for his work with youth through programs like CASA, Team USA Self Defense and YMCA. Please join us in welcoming Leslie and Jamie as they contribute to the continued success of the Oklahoma Caring Foundation. THE CARING CONNECTION Partner Spotlight: Laura Dester Shelter Providing services at locations where children spend their days has always been part of the Caring Van operations. That method took on new meaning in September 2011, when an observant Caring Van specialist noticed a woman bringing different groups of children to the health department each week for immunizations. The specialist discovered the woman was a registered nurse at the local Department of Human Services childrenвЂ™s shelter; All of the children were in 2013 Donor Spotlight The Oklahoma Caring FoundationвЂ™s work would not be possible without the help of businesses, philanthropic foundations, civic organizations and individuals whose contributions keep our Caring Vans running. On behalf of the children and families we serve, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participate in our mission with their financial support. We would like to take this opportunity to spotlight two of our longstanding donors, Bank of Oklahoma (BOk) and the Inasmuch Foundation. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between BOk and the Foundation. In 2003, BOk provided the opportunity to add a new Caring Van that would serve the Tulsa metro area and rural communities across emergency custody after having been removed from their homes. Soon thereafter, the Tulsa Caring Van began services directly to the Laura Dester Shelter twice each month. Though immunizations are required for child care and school entry, the children are often from homes without the most basic needs. Providing services in an environment that is familiar to these fragile children proves to be a very positive arrangement for shelter staff. To date, more than 300 children have received a total of 830 immunizations through the Caring Van and Laura Dester Shelter. eastern Oklahoma. Ten years later, the BOk van is still on the road and has welcomed more than 28,000 children who have received close to a total of 50,000 vaccines. BOk continues to provide generous support for the Oklahoma Caring Van program. To date, BOk has invested more than $129,000 in improving the health of Oklahoma children. The Inasmuch Foundation has been a part of the Oklahoma Caring FoundationвЂ™s effort to improve access to preventive health services since 1996. They have contributed nearly $70,000 to support the belief that every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy. The Inasmuch Foundation of Oklahoma City, is part of the legacy of Edith Kinney Gaylord. It seeks to improve the lives of Oklahomans through investments in education, health and human services and community enhancement. 2012 Tribute Gifts and Donors In Memoriam RODNEY L. HUEY, MD By Linda Huey KAREN KNUTSON By Brett and Lisa Barrowman In Honor of BCBSOK EXECUTIVE STAFF By Julie Sloan BCBSOK NETWORK MANAGEMENT STAFF By Julie Sloan SPRING 2013 BCBSOK NETWORK MANAGEMENT FACILITY AND ANCILLARY STAFF By Laura Hottel STEVE BERRY By Jason Brown PETER and KAREN CUMMINS By Brett and Lisa Barrowman DENNIS and JUDY DesLAURIERS By Brett and Lisa Barrowman LESTER ERNEST By Jason Brown FAMILY AND FRIENDS By Bert and Martha Marshall DR. DIANNE and LOUIS GASBARRA By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma MAGIC JOHNSON By Shiela and Ted Haynes MICHAEL and LIBBY JOHNSON By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma WALTER and CHRISTY JOHNSON By Brett and Lisa Barrowman VAN and PAULA JONES By Brett and Lisa Barrowman RON and JAN KING By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma GENE AND ALICE LITTEKEN By Brett and Lisa Barrowman LUCY BARROWMAN By Brett and Lisa Barrowman DR. MARC and MARY MILSTEN By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma LAURA KENNY By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma JOHN and CINDY PETREE By Brett and Lisa Barrowman 5 DR. JOHN and JANE PHILLIPS By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Schnake Turnbo Frank | PR Gelvin Foundation Beverly Binkowski Candice Dressler Inasmuch Foundation Carol Bird Cynthia Driver Union Pacific Railroad Foundation Leah Blan Tracy Drywater DR. JIM and DONNA RIEMER By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Valir Health, LLC Michael and Elizabeth Johnson Family Foundation Mary Blankenship Pointer Dana Durasso Herman Kaiser Foundation Blue Corps Fundraiser Participants Chip Edmunds James H. and Madalynne Norick Foundation Tracy Bowdle Kathy Edwards Helen Boyd Kandise Eggers Charles Brashers Audrey Ellis Dennet Brecheen Heidi Ewing Shekitta Britt Denise Fennell Heather Brooks Karena Finnerty Jason and Regina Brown Terry Flattem Kristina Brown Karla Fletcher Martha Brown Dorthea Forshee Nicole Brown Melissa Foster Sharon Brown Kari Fry Individual Donors Stephanie Brown Shayne Frye Mitzi Fullingim DEBRA ROBERTS By Jason Brown JIM SIRES By Jason Brown BOB and BETSY THORPE By Brett and Lisa Barrowman BROOKE TOWNSEND By Ivy Griffey HERB and SACHI TOWNSEND By Brett and Lisa Barrowman LAINE TOWNSEND By Brett and Lisa Barrowman DR. GARY and SANDRA TRENNEPOHL By Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Businesses American Fidelity Foundation AT&T Oklahoma Bank of Oklahoma Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Books are Fun Cher A. Bumps and Associates First National Bank (Midwest City) Group Service Employees Federal Credit Union World of Fun Childcare and Development Center Civic and Professional Organizations BlueCorps D-DENT Oklahoma Aids Care Fund Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Wegener Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation In-Kind Contributors Oklahoma Dental Association Margo Ham Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma Hospital Association Ozarka Diana Abbott Valerie Brown Oklahoma State Medical Association Eve Adams Shirley Bruce Jeanette Gamba Christie Akins Angela Brumley Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Deepanjan Ganguly Nicole Amend Glenda Burkett Sara Garrison Chandra Anderson Patti Burnette Mark and Debora Anglin Cherie Calico Dr. Dianne and Lou Gasbarra Dr. Doug Auld Andrea Cantrel Mary Glenn Barbara Azar Shannon Capetillo Linda Glore BCBSOK Marketing Employee Recognition Committee Kristen Carr Kari Govier-Brown Sharon Cazenave Pamela Gray Jennifer Bailey Jason Chambers Kyler Greer Rildia Cleary Ivy Griffey Kelly Coblentz Stephania Grober Roxie Coburn Dusty Groff Stephen Comtois Sheng Grogan Jeff and Connie Cope Penny Guglielmo Greg Corn Bobbie Gwinn Michelle Crawford Michael Haddican Joanne Criner Lucas Haines Jeanne Criss Margo Ham Kelly Crowder Nova Hammersley Joseph Cunningham, MD Leigh Ann Hancock Tammi Daniels Rece Hanoch Janice Darrow Crystal Hanshaw Catherine Davenport Shiela and Ted Haynes Amy De Los Santos Naomi Hays Abbott Deakins Karin Haywood Tina Demos J.W. Hendricks, MD Brenda Dillman Dan Henley State Chamber of Oklahoma The Oklahoma Academy Variety Health Services Combined Federal Campaigns Central Oklahoma CFC Greater Tulsa CFC Educational Institutions Oklahoma State University Foundation OSU Medical Center Trust Karen Bailey Sherry Baker Kelly Diane Bales Cimone Ballenger Linda Barker Kerin Barngrover Annette Barreto Health Care Service Corporation University of Oklahoma Foundation INTEGRIS Health University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Diane Barton University of OklahomaTulsa Brenda Bays University of Tulsa Barbara Beck Foundations Margarett Beeker K-Bar Ranch McElroy Manufacturing Mercy Metro Technology Centers Personal Health Partners Plan Benefit Analysts of Tulsa Quality Care Child Development Center 6 Carl and Susan Edwards H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust East Family Foundation Brett and Lisa Barrowman Marsha Barton Carla Beaver Stacey Bell Steven Berry James Beth Wendy Binkley THE CARING CONNECTION Jessica Hernandez Kristin Koontz Sarah Miracle Roni Rierson Jessica Taylor Dr. James and Julia Higgins Jackie Kouri and Gary Paxton Gracie Mitchell Maruta Ries Joyce Taylor Lynn Hodges Kimberly Mitchell Glenda Riley Larry Tease Jennifer Hoggatt Juli Kraft Kim Mizar-Stem Patricia Rizzatto Gail Tedder Amy Holland Janis Lacy Deborah Moncooyea Debra Roberts Jill and Robert Thomas Cynthia Holloway Cherie Lake Marisha Moore Susan Roberts LaTreshia Thomas Kevin Holmes Jaime Lane Kymberly Morella K.C. Robinson Vicki Town Jean Horner Shalonda Langston Linea Morrell Misty Robinson Brooke Townsend Laura Hottel Donna Lester Amber Morrical Monique Rodgers Dale Tranberg Hilarie Houghton Todd Lindsey Debra Murray Paula Root, MD Bridget Treadwell Tiffany Howell Terri Locken Eric Murray Polo Ruiz Debra Treutlein Paula and Rick Huck Denise Loeza Travis Murray Regina Runge Patsy Trickel Ashley Hudgeons Katie Logan Susan Mulvaney Teresa Rutledge Cheryl Trout Linda Huey Lizabeth Londono Joseph and Susan Neely Charles Rygiel Bruce Troy Suzanne Hunsberger Suzanne Loomis Tona Nepote Kausar Said Carolyn Underwood Cynthia Hurst Cynthia Luckens Mark Niles Melissa Sanden Tomi Vandiver Ruby Huston Teresa Lumpkin Teresa Norris Cody Schilke Pam VanMeter Stephanie Hutchison Pia Lupeika Jennifer Rae Nunn Denice Schneider Cynthia Vu Raine Igarta Jan Lyon Elaine Olzawski Kathryn Seward Christine Wager Michelle Igo Andrew Maddox Suzie Omstead Mae Sharp Alicia Walker Larry James Basil Malik Leslie Paris Yolanda Sharpe Railey Christy Walker Calese Jefferson Carol Malik Jerry Parker Jamie Shouse Kristen Walters Christine Jenen John E. Manning Chandra Payne Danielle Shultz Lisa Wassom Deborah Jensen Helen Mansour Donna Payne Daphne Sills-King Mary Wedman Rodrick Johns Bert and Martha Marshall Khristi Peabody Peggy Simms Bobette Wells Angela Johnson Clifford Martin J.T. Petherick Jim Sires Selena Wells Cathy Johnson Harvie Martin Jan Poe Georgetta Skaggs David Whitetree Donna Lynn Johnson Shannon Martin Stephen Poe Kathy Skorvaga Elaine Whitman Michael and Elizabeth Johnson Ramona Mathis Gale Poindexter Julie Sloan Don L. Wilber, MD John Mavros Jennifer Pointer Amy Smith John Wilkinson Rachel Johnson Melanie McCarstle Jonathan Polcha Angela Smith Camela Williams Tracy Johnson Brandye McCart Angela Powell Lance Smith Joann Williams Travis Johnson JoeвЂ™l McConnell Tonya Powell Lloyd Smith, Jr. John Williams Felix Jones Tracy McDaniel Richard Prado Mandy Smith Doris J. Wood Kendra Jones Ronald McGee Suzette Pratt Valerie Smith Dr. Rieger Wood Linza Jones Sandra McKee Karla Presley Glenda Smoot Kimberly Ziegler Lora Jones Tracy McKenzie Lydia Primo Tiffaney Snyder Sandy Jones Rhonda McMurphy Nancy Pruitt Roberta Stapleton Landis Kautz, Jr. Tammy McMurrian Angela Qualls Linda Starr-Bales Vanessa Keith Waleska McQuarters Jodi Rains Terry Steele Richard Kelly Kathy Medford Patricia Rees Janeen Stevens Fazila Khan Damian Merrill Rodney Reese Melanie Stevens Rosalyn Kimble Mercedes Millberry Fowler Debbie Reinauer Dena Stone Ron and Jan King Jean Miller Jeanne Reinsch Anne Stroud Kody Kline Kimberly Miller Richelle Rice Kelly Sunday Patricia Knaub, PhD Lisa Miller Michelle Riddell Mary Swentowsky Jenny Koetter Ryean Miller Dr. James P. and Donna Riemer Renita Taber Pamela Milleson SPRING 2013 SUNSHINE LEADERSHIP CLUB The Sunshine Leadership Club recognizes individual donors who contributed $250 or more to the Oklahoma Caring Foundation in 2012. Nicole Amend Barbara Azar Linda Barker Brett and Lisa Barrowman Continued on back 7 Marsha Barton Brenda Bays Margarett Beeker Stacey Bell Steven Berry James Beth Beverly Binkowski Charles Brashers Jason and Regina Brown Stephanie Brown Jeff and Connie Cope Greg Corn Kelly Crowder Catherine Davenport Chip Edmunds Terry Flattem Melissa Foster Jeanette Gamba Dr. Dianne and Lou Gasbarra Ivy Griffey Stephania Grober Leigh Ann Hancock Shiela and Ted Haynes J.W. Hendricks, MD Dan Henley Laura Hottel Paula and Rick Huck Linda Huey Stephanie Hutchison Rodrick Johns Donna Lynn Johnson Michael and Elizabeth Johnson Travis Johnson Kendra Jones Lora Jones Richard Kelly Ron and Jan King Jackie Kouri and Gary Paxton Donna Lester Cynthia Luckens Jan Lyon Bert and Martha Marshall Harvie Martin Brandye McCart Ronald McGee Sandra McKee Damian Merrill Sarah Miracle Gracie Mitchell Kimberly Mitchell Kim Mizar-Stem Marisha Moore Debra Murray Elaine Olzawski Gale Poindexter Jon Polcha Tonya Powell Nancy Pruitt Patricia Rees Dr. James P. and Donna Riemer Paula Root, MD Charles Rygiel Polo Ruiz Melissa Sanden Jim Sires Julie Sloan Mandy Smith Dena Stone Mary Swentowsky Jill and Robert Thomas Vicki Town Brooke Townsend Dale Tranberg Bruce Troy Cynthia Vu Lisa Wassom Don Wilber, MD John Wilkinson Dr. Rieger Wood We apologize for any errors or omissions. Board of Directors Ted Haynes, Chairman Paula Huck, Executive Director Beverly Binkowski Dr. Joseph Cunningham Jeanette Gamba Linza Jones Dr. Patricia Knaub Leslie Paris Julie Sloan Dr. Don Wilber Council of Advisors Dr. Dianne Gasbarra Michael Johnson Laura Kenny Ron King Dr. Marc Milsten Dr. John Phillips Dr. Gary Raskob Dr. Jim Riemer Dr. Gary Trennepohl Staff Paula Huck, Executive Director Brooke Townsend, Manager Barbara Azar Ivy Griffey Kendra Jones Leslie Knight Jenny Koetter Jamie Kucinski Tina Pyeatt The Oklahoma Caring Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company. These companies are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. 72628.0213 PO Box 3283 Tulsa OK 74107-3283 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TULSA, OK PERMIT NO. 2146