Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
Professional Advisor Stories
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How a Financial Advisor is Working to Give BackWith bachelor's degrees in economics and chemical engineering and a master's in biomedical engineering, Sang V. Tran isn't your typical financial advisor.
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How a CPA is Helping Fulfill Her Clients' WishesBarbara A. Ley has practiced public accounting for 35 years and for the last 25 years has headed her own firm. For two decades, she has brought her...
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Financial Advisor Finding Multitude of Ways to Help Clients Give BackBlanchard, Oklahoma, native and Oklahoma State University graduate Candace R. Hobbs has been a financial advisor with Edward Jones...
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Financial Planner Finds Avenue to Impact LivesFor Brad and Carrie Bertrand, being a part of the financial services industry is a family affair. Since 1998, the couple has owned Bertrand Retirement...
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A Trust Officer Connecting Clients and Giving BackTo say that Charles Johnson knows estate and financial planning is an understatement. As a trust officer he has been serving trust clients for 46...
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How an Attorney Gets Clients Talking About Charitable GivingOklahoma City attorney Gayle Freeman Cook's introduction to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation came many years ago through a client who was a single...
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A Professional Advisor's Best Tool for Helping Charitable ClientsFinancial advisor Jesse Bain started with Edward Jones Investments as an intern in college and has served numerous roles with...
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How a Professional Advisor is Positively Impacting his CommunityThe community of Noble, Okla., is near and dear to the heart of the Kersey family, especially Randy, a professional advisor.
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A Professional Advisor Helping Clients Fulfill Charitable GoalsAttorney Christin Mugg Adkins established her practice, Christin Mugg Adkins & Associates PLLC in Edmond, Okla., in 2005.
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A Professional Advisor Helping Clients Leave LegaciesGeorge Ashford has been referring clients to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation since 2005. In that time, we have assisted...
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Donor Stories
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Wes and Lou WatkinsFollowing a career of public service, former Congressman Wes Watkins and his wife Lou are enjoying their retirement in Stillwater...
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Lonnie & Nancy ChildressIn 1991, Lonnie and Nancy Childress founded Quality Integrated Services, Inc. in their hometown of Guymon, Okla. Initially...
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Ron and Cindy WardAlthough Ron and Cindy Ward planted their roots about 90 miles from Stillwater, they remain loyal to the orange and black of Oklahoma State...
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A Gift of Life Insurance Benefits Creates a Family LegacySusan and Mike Loosen were avid supporters of their community of Okarche, Okla. After their death, their daughters utilized the assets...
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Charitable Gifts Help Create Legacy of MusicAs a graduate and former member of the band at Moore High School, Paula Sue Gabrish says it was an easy decision to support...
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Giving Back With a Charitable BequestAfter moving to Oklahoma City in 1958, Finnish immigrant Pearl Palo became very active in the community, giving back and volunteering...
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Giving Back With Retirement Fund AssetsGiving back is simply a way of life for Olen and Judy Hurst. In addition to helping rebuild a community, the couple established...
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A Gift of Stock Creates a Charitable LegacyDonors create endowment funds for many different reasons. Terry Simmons' motivation was simple - to help inspire others.
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Utilizing a Variety of Assets to Fulfill Charitable GoalsThe Love family has made a significant impact on the community through their philanthropy. By working with the Oklahoma City...
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Helping Those Less Fortunate Through Planned GivingFor Dilip and Vibha Patel, giving back to their community is a priority. Through a variety of planned gifts, including two charitable...
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Charitable Remainder TrustsBy establishing charitable remainder trusts at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for two relatives, oilman and banker...
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A Gift of BeautificationA dedicated teacher and principal at several Oklahoma City elementary schools, Margaret Annis Boys was also passionate...
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Helping Others Through a Charitable Gift AnnuityViola "Vi" Wild's love of helping others was a central theme throughout her life. Through a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) she...
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Advisor Establishes a Charitable LegacyA well-respected tax attorney and CPA in Oklahoma City, Rick Kells clearly understood that planned giving was a practical...
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Legacy of Learning Continues Through a Charitable BequestKnown for his generosity and unwavering support of his alma mater, Dr. Gary Moore dedicated much of his life to giving back...
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Transferring a Private Foundation Simplifies Charitable GivingBy transferring her private foundation to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Janet McNutt says she has saved time...
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Transfer of Private Foundation Offers Freedom in GivingShawnee businessman Paul Milburn's passion for giving led him to establish a private foundation to support the charities he cared about.
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Tom and Ann DuggerTom and Ann Dugger have an unwavering belief in the power of education and the desire to help others obtain a post-secondary education.
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