Ripples of Hope

Ripples of Hope

CALM WATERS' ANNUAL BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

AUGUST 19, 2025 | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

WILL ROGERS THEATRE | 4322 N WESTERN AVE, OKC, OK 73118

Ripples of Hope is the annual breakfast fundraiser supporting Calm Waters Center for Children and Families and presented by Duit Holdings, Inc. 

Through support groups at the Calm Waters Center and in schools across Oklahoma, as well as seminars, trainings, and counseling services, Calm Waters empowers clients to navigate their grief in healthy, constructive ways. Offering not just healing, but a hope that begins as a ripple and grows throughout their grief journey. 

Hear from Calm Waters about the impactful work happening across Oklahoma, and from influential leaders in our state who are also creating a Ripple of Hope in our community. 

Your support will help Calm Waters provide childhood-saving mental health services.

Some seats may be available. Please contact us for more information.

Ripples of Hope Silent Auction is LIVE!

Bid on gorgeous art from local artists  Greg Erway, Brent Learned, Rick Sinnett and Clint Stone.  

PLUS a piece created by the campers of the 2025 Camp Courage – Calm Waters’ one-day art therapy camp for children grieving the loss of a loved one. 

The “O-K-C!” Basket with Jalen Williams Signed Basketball with Club-Level Tickets!

Calling all Oklahoma City Thunder fans! We will be auctioning off a themed basket that includes the following: 

  • Autographed Jalen Williams mini-basketball
  • Luxurious one-night stay at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City
  • Two Tickets to an Oklahoma City Thunder game (section 226, row B)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder swag to ensure you’re Thunder-ed up in style!
  • Bottle of champagne to celebrate a Thunder victory!
 
 All proceeds to support the mission of Calm Waters, to help children and families in their grief journey caused by death, divorce, or other significant loss.

Blayne Arthur

Keynote Speaker

We are incredibly honored to feature keynote speaker, Blayne Arthur, sworn in as Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture in January 2019 – the state’s first female to hold the position. On April 19, 1995, the world witnessed a devastating tragedy when a bomb exploded at the Alfred P. Murrah Building. Among the many lives lost that day was Secretary Arthur’s mother.

In the years since, Secretary Arthur has honored her mother’s memory by sharing a message of hope and healing. Through her journey, she offers insight into how she navigated life after experiencing such a traumatic childhood event.

Judy Mee

Mainsail Award Honoree

The Mainsail Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated heart for our mission, compassion for our community and dedication to guiding Calm Waters. We are honored to announce that Judy Mee will receive this year’s Mainsail Award. Judith has been an integral part of Calm Waters since joining the organization in 1994. Early in her work, she identified a gap in our grief services, support for families and children experiencing divorce. Through her vision and dedication, she helped incorporate grief due to divorce into our core programming, an impact that has touched many lives across central Oklahoma.

Lacie Lowry

Ripples of Hope Emcee
We are used to spending our morning with Lacie Lowry on our television screens with News 9, but at Ripples of Hope we get to start the day with her in person. Lacie Lowry is an Emmy award-winning journalist with News 9 in OKC. She has covered everything from tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes to high-profile crimes, murder confessions and human interest stories.

Sponsorships

Sponsorship levels include event tickets and recognition of your generous support for Calm Waters through promotional opportunities. 

All proceeds benefit Calm Water programming! Your support will directly fund grief and divorce support groups and more. Join us as a Sponsor and create a Ripple of Hope for others in Oklahoma. 

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