Event
The Journey of Hope Gala
A 1980s red-carpet evening of giving, benefiting Oklahoma’s children and veterans
- Date & Time
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM
- Location
- Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel, Norman, OK
- Featured Guest
- The Honorable Dr. Ben Carson
- Benefiting
- Bethany Children’s Health Center & Empower the Veterans
Individual tickets $200 · Tables of 10 from $1,750 · Sponsorships $2,500–$75,000 · 100% tax-deductible
The Oklahoma Independent Providers Association invites you to The Journey of Hope Gala — an inspiring evening of celebration and generosity. Step onto the red carpet and back into the vibrant spirit of the 1980s for a night of purpose, connection, and community. Dress in your best 80s attire, or come as you are.
The evening features keynote speaker the Honorable Dr. Ben Carson — retired pediatric neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development — alongside special guests Robin Marsh, News 9 anchor and our Master of Ceremonies, and Robert C. Keyes, President-Elect of the NGWA. Together we will enjoy a memorable program built around hope and giving back.
Guests will enjoy fine dining, silent and live auctions, an online auction, and dancing to fantastic live music from the 1980s. Every moment is designed to bring our community together in support of two causes close to Oklahoma’s heart.
Proceeds benefit Bethany Children’s Health Center and Empower the Veterans — and every dollar raised stays in Oklahoma. Join us for an evening that celebrates the past while building a brighter future for those who need it most. We hope you’ll be there.
Benefiting
Bethany Children’s Health Center
Founded in 1898, Bethany Children’s is Oklahoma’s only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility, serving children ages 0–17 with complex medical disabilities and providing more than 18,500 outpatient visits a year to over 2,800 children.
Empower the Veterans
A mission dedicated to supporting the veterans who have served our country, helping them find renewed strength, dignity, and hope.
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