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The O'Colly

The Oklahoman/NewsOK.com


Imagine crossing a road, leaving behind baggage of an every day existence. For some kids in Oklahoma this imagination can become reality.

STILLWATER — A 65-year-old white house with black shutters and a bright red door sits behind a small garden next to a busy street. It’s within the walls of this house that children find peace from the abuse they have faced.

Soaking in the summer sun, fishing and meeting new friends are all a part of a summer camp experience, which is no different for a Cavett Kids Camp.

In 1944, after the death of their son to leukemia, Rudolph and Antoinette de Villiers decided to start an organization dedicated to curing what was then “the incurable.” Now the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the organization continues this same mission.

A girl, about 4 years old, is at camp for the first time, her eyes sparkling. But it's not the crafts or games that trigger her interest. It's the other kids who are similar to her.

Leading and living a healthy life is a popular conversation topic for adults. But getting excited about being fit is also important for younger generations.

Before Kevin Durant was the NBA’s MVP and Garth Brooks had a sold-out concert, they were students in a classroom — learning to be the leaders of tomorrow.

One decision would determine the fate of an organization rooted in Oklahoma history. Its survival amid a crumbling foundation was a fight that Oklahomans weren't about to lose.

Popular belief is that it takes seven seconds to make a first impression, and going into an interview dressed unprofessionally could mean the difference between getting the job or not.

A 15-year-old sat quietly listening to a talk on suicide prevention when she realized the presenters were describing people exactly like her.

It was 1964 when Lyndon Johnson declared a War On Poverty and 50 years later, it’s a battle the U.S. still hasn’t won.

It wasn’t without guts that Linda Compton, a retired law enforcement officer, decided to start a nonprofit servicing the incarcerated of Canadian County.

“We want to go out of business nationally.” It’s a goal not heard often, but it’s one the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is focused on achieving by curing human disease.

EDMOND — Many people dream of owning the latest technology or buying a house, but for others, earning their own paycheck to buy groceries is just as rewarding.

For some people, gambling is much more than a game. It's an addiction.