Children's Health Foundation

CHF is thrilled to announce a $15,000 grant from Express Employment International! The gift supports the Early Foundations program for young children with autism and CHF's Grateful Families Christmas Party. We are incredibly thankful for the support of Jessica Gilmore and the Express Philanthropy Committee. Thank you for helping CHF improve the health and well-being of kids in Oklahoma!

Be sure to stop by your local 7-Eleven locations and participate in their fundraising efforts! Every dollar counts. Their campaign runs June 28 through August 27! #community #philanthropy #cmnhospitals

Children’s Health Foundation is delighted to announce a $15,000 grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund. The gift will be used to evaluate the long-term effects of the Interdisciplinary Training Program on Child Abuse and Neglect (ITP) on its graduates. The ITP is a program of the OU Department of Pediatrics’ Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. It is a critical, graduate-level program that trains professionals to identify and prevent child abuse. ITP staff will use the ripple effect mapping evaluation technique to discover and share the long-term positive effects of the program on its graduates and child abuse and neglect prevention across Oklahoma. Thank you to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund!

We’re thrilled to unveil our exciting partnership with the Players Collxctive! Together, we’re teaming up with collegiate athletes to make a difference in the health of Oklahoma’s kids. Each athlete will play a crucial role in helping us raise funds and awareness for Children’s Health Foundation. Stay tuned for updates as we announce dates for special appearances by these talented athletes.

On behalf of Children's Health Foundation, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved longtime board member, Joe Lewallen. Joe's dedication to our cause was unparalleled; he joined the board in 2010, contributing significantly through his involvement in committees and strategic planning. His leadership as president in 2016, 2017, and 2019 was exemplary. Together with his wife, Jamie, Joe tirelessly championed their son's legacy following his tragic battle with cancer in 1998. The Tripp Lewallen Memorial Tournament, established by friends and family in 1999, stands as a testament to their commitment, raising funds to establish the CMRI Tripp Lewallen Endowed Research Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in 2001. Joe's presence will be sorely missed; his dedication and leadership have left an indelible mark on our organization, McAfee & Taft, and the countless lives he touched.

Children’s Health Foundation was honored to attend the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma grant presentation and celebration luncheon. Their generous grant in support of Mighty Mouth Kids Camp, an intensive group treatment program for children with selective mutism will help children in Oklahoma find their voice. Thank you to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma for your generous contribution!

We are sad to hear the passing of Toby Keith. He was a proud Oklahoman, a country music icon, a philanthropist and a great friend! In memory of Toby, we ask that our community will join us in supporting the Toby Keith Foundation/OK Kids Korral to assist families who are battling pediatric cancer diagnosis. https://lnkd.in/etxTw_G

It is an honor to announce Justin Cranfield, Chief Operations Officer for Quik Print, is joining our Board of Directors! Justin is an amazing advocate for the health of children and is excited to share the mission of our organization.

Please help us welcome Thomas Hornbeek, Managing Attorney for Hornbeek and Wadley, P.L.L.C, to our Board of Directors. Thomas has been a valuable community member for Children's Health Foundation for several years. We are excited to have him on board for the future growth of our organization.

We are excited to have Teresa Atkinson, M.Ed., Director of Organizational Development for Express Employment International, join our Board of Directors!