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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sip-and-savor-post-1-1-1.png” title_text=”Sip and savor post 1 1 (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Join us for an exquisite evening of fine wines imported from Italy and a gourmet 6 course dinner at the Sip & Savor Fundraiser<\/strong><\/a>, hosted by The Oxford Center on October 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. <\/span><\/p>\n This exclusive fundraising event, benefiting the Oxford Kids Foundation, features a delightful selection of wines from the renowned\u00a0Tenuta Torciano Winery<\/a>, paired with six expertly crafted courses, gluten free available.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Join us for an unforgettable day at the Oxford Kids Foundation Golf Outing on September 18th, 2024! This\u00a0event promises a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and compassion, all in support of a great cause.<\/p>\n Hosted at the Coyote Golf Club, our golf outing offers participants the opportunity to tee off for charity. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner, there’s something for everyone with a scramble format that ensures fun and excitement on every hole.<\/p>\n Lunch will be provided at the turn, ensuring you’re energized and ready for the back nine. As the sun sets, gather for a heartfelt dinner where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from our Board President. Learn firsthand what your participation means to us and witness the impact of your generosity through stories of the lives you’re changing with your donations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Save-the-date.psd-3.png” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Save the date.psd 3″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#878787″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Open Sans” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are thrilled to announce next year’s Oxford Kids Foundation Gala:<\/p>\n Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Oxford Center in Brighton, Michigan, on May 4th, 2024, for the Oxford Kids Foundation\u2019s Derby Gala! The event will feature a fun-filled evening with amazing food, an open bar with Derby Drinks, and a wonderful program highlighting the foundation\u2019s work throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Event Attire<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This year, we’re adding a splash of Southern charm with our Kentucky Derby Themed attire. Get ready to don your finest hats and bow-ties as we come together to support children’s needs for life changing therapies not covered by insurance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Together, we are changing lives!<\/p>\n Don’t miss updates on our social media and emails!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/event\/okfgala2024\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Tickets Available Here” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” disabled=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_text=”Check Out Our Auction Items” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#000000″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjU1MjMifX0=@” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Sponsorship Packet” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#000000″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OKF-Derby-Square-Website-08.png” alt=”Oxford Kids Foundation Oxford Kentucky Derby themed logo for 2024 Fundraiser Gala” title_text=”OKF Derby Square Website-08″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-OKF-Brivar-Sponsor-post-04.png” title_text=”2024 OKF Brivar Sponsor post-04″ url=”https:\/\/brivar.com\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sponsorship-3.png” title_text=”sponsorship-3″ url=”https:\/\/theoxfordcenter.com\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that falls on November 28, 2023. It\u2019s a day to celebrate the spirit of giving and to support the causes that matter to us.<\/p>\n This year, we have a generous match donation of $6,500.<\/p>\n We invite you to click the link below to see how far we are and donate to help us reach our match goal.<\/p>\n As we approach the holiday season, we encourage you to consider supporting the Oxford Kids Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to helping children with disabilities, chronic illness, and traumatic injuries have access to therapies and medical care not covered by insurance. Every dollar earned directly benefits a child in need of these therapies, which can change their life.<\/p>\n Thank you for your generosity and support.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OKF-Giving-Tuesday-1-1.png” alt=”Giving Tuesday 2024 Oxford Kids Foundation Donation Image” title_text=”OKF Giving Tuesday-1 (1)” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2023-10-13-160405.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2023-10-13 160405″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sarah, a speech pathologist at The Oxford Center, is running the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon on October 15th, 2023 to raise money and awareness for the Oxford Kids Foundation and its grant recipients.<\/p>\n The Oxford Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides grants for therapies not covered by insurance in Michigan.<\/p>\n You can help Sarah reach her fundraising goal by donating here on her fundraising page. Your donation will help provide financial assistance to families in need and support research and education for children in Michigan.<\/p>\n Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oxford-Kids-Foundation-2023-Golf-Outing-Hosted-by-Brivar-Construction-and-Exotic-Automation.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OKF-Gala-2023-Video-1-1.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Amazon Smile paragraph” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||27px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Amazon Smile paragraph” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||27px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The 2022 Oxford Kids Foundation golf outing and online auction were a huge success! Thank you to all of those who came out to the golf outing this past Friday as well as those that won bids in the online auction! A special thank you to\u00a0Brivar Construction\u00a0and\u00a0Exotic Automation & Supply\u00a0for sponsoring and putting together the golf outing as well as\u00a0the many people\u00a0that helped\u00a0us put on the online auction. <\/span><\/p>\n We were able to raise over $40,000 to help kids get the therapies they so deserve. OKF has approved over $65,000 in grants in this second quarter of 2022. The funds raised from the golf outing and auction will help us approve several applications for families who have been patiently waiting. If you missed out on the golf outing or online auction but would like to help support OKF, please feel free to donate below.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/-0rpRtrQZt4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#7f3f98″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/kroger.jpg” title_text=”kroger” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Amazon Smile paragraph” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||27px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can now link your <\/span>Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/span> card to The Oxford Kids Foundation! You can help provide life-changing therapies to children that need them. Kroger will donate funds based on the shopping you do every day. There\u2019s no cost to you, all you have to do is enter your Kroger Shoppers card at checkout!<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you for your continued support!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Amazon Smile paragraph” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||27px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To date, we have received over $2,000 in donations from AmazonSmile. We need your support to receive\u00a0more!<\/p>\n Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the Oxford Kids Foundation, at no cost to you. It’s easy! Just click here<\/a> to sign up for\u00a0AmazonSmile,<\/a>\u00a0and then shop on AmazonSmile as you normally would on Amazon.<\/p>\nGolf Outing 2024!<\/h2>\n
2024 OKF Gala – Save The Date!<\/h2>\n
Our 4-course dinner with dessert will be served by our wonderful group of volunteers and followed by our program presented by Andrew Kistner, our evening Emcee and OKF Board Member. All food is gluten-free and cooked in a celiac-safe kitchen by The Oxford Center\u2019s top-notch personal chef.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor or donate an item\/experience for the 2024 gala this year, please contact us at 248.264.2244 or email us at info@oxfordkidsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
Giving Tuesday 2024!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How the Oxford Kids Foundation is Participating<\/em><\/h2>\n
Help Support Sarah’s Run For Hope!<\/h2>\n
Golf Outing 2023!<\/h2>\n
2023 OKF Be the Change Gala & Auction Was a Success!<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
2022 OKF Golf Classic & Auction Was a Success!<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
Support the Oxford Kids Foundation<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
It’s As Easy A<\/span>s Shopping at Your Local Kroger!<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
Support the Oxford Kids Foundation<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
It’s As Easy A<\/span>s Shopping Online!<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n