Heart of Henry
- Volunteer of the Year, Kristi Krajicek
- Community Awareness Award, Indian Healthcare Resource Center of Tulsa
- The Heart of Henry 2023 recipient, Lynn Schusterman
As I mentioned the night of the event, I would encourage you to listen to “Voices of Oklahoma” sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Society (click here to listen), an interview with Mr. Henry by John Erling, a long-time radio host. At the conclusion of the interview, John Erling says “You have just heard Henry Zarrow tell his story of a young boy born with a mind for business that grew into a ‘giving heart’.”
This year concludes the “Heart of Henry” Event as we know it. We are excited and planning a new event that will benefit the Tulsa Day Center which will be held in February 2024! Rest assured, we will always honor Anne and Henry Zarrow for their giving hearts.
-Mack Haltom
Executive Director
To learn more about our work, check out this video
2023 Chair: Andrew Wolov – Hall Estill, Attorneys at Law
Andy Wolov, a shareholder with Hall Estill, has been with the firm since 1977, building a legal career in the Tax, Estate Planning, and Trusts fields. He serves as a senior member on the firm’s Board of Directors and was selected a “Best Lawyer in America in Tax Law and Trusts & Estates,” as well as recognized as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer in Tax Law. Andy, along with his wife, Nancy, is involved in the Tulsa community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, Zarrow Pointe, and the Tulsa Fiduciary Fund.
Sponsorship Levels
Diamond Sponsor – $30,000
- 3 Reserved VIP Tables for 10
- Name/Logo will be featured on all print and digital materials, including: event collateral, social media campaign, and event website
- Name/Logo presented on-screen during gala
Platinum Sponsor – $20,000
- 2 Reserved Premier Tables for 10
- Name/Logo will be featured on all print and digital materials, including: event collateral, social media campaign, and event website
- Name/Logo presented on-screen during gala
Gold Sponsor – $10,000
- 1 Reserved Premier Tables for 10
- Name/Logo presented on-screen during gala
Silver Sponsor – $5,000
- 1/2 Reserved Premier Tables for 5
- Name/Logo presented on-screen during gala
2023 Award Recipient:
Lynn Schusterman
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Is our Heart of Henry honoree to thank her for supporting us for over 20 years.
Lynn Schusterman is the Founder and Chair Emerita of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, which strives for a future in which the United States and Israel live up to their highest ideals and achieve more just and inclusive societies.
Lynn has been active in Jewish communal and philanthropic affairs for over 40 years, and together with her late husband, Charles, established their family foundation in 1987. Through her philanthropy, she has been recognized as a proud supporter of the Jewish people and Israel, as a leading advocate for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, as a champion of educational opportunities for all young people, and as a pioneering funder of inclusion and equality. Her work is grounded in a firm belief that we must all do our part to help repair our communities and our world.
Today, in the U.S., Schusterman Family Philanthropies supports efforts to advance racial, gender and economic equity. As part of this work, the Schusterman family remains committed to strengthening their hometown of Tulsa, working to support youth and families who live with the effects of social, racial and economic inequity to gain the agency, knowledge and resources to eliminate systemic barriers and design their own futures.
2023 Community Awareness Honoree:
Indian Health Care Resource Center
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For all the medical supplies they continue to give us year after year. Indian Health Care Resource Center of TulsaSince 1976, the Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa (IHCRC) has been dedicated to improving the health of Tulsa’s American Indian population.IHCRC is a community response to the funding and healthcare disparities of Tulsa’s urban Indian community. From a community survey to building a state-of-the-art facility, IHCRC has remained dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive healthcare to Tulsa area Indian people in a culturally sensitive manner that promotes good health, well-being, and harmony.
More than 180 staff members provide cutting-edge care for almost 12,000 patients annually. The wide array of integrated services operates through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered, medical home model of care. The one-stop shop houses the following service areas: Primary Care, Pediatrics, Gerontology, Behavioral Health, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Youth Programs, and more.IHCRC’s commitment to quality is evident in its accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Centers (AAAHC) and its certification as a Medical and Dental Home with AAAHC, an industry leader for accreditation. IHCRC continues to focus on its vision of eliminating health disparities, expanding innovative family-focused practices and embracing an approach to care that strengthens physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness within the Indian community.
2023 Volunteer of the Year:
Kristi Krajicek
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For generously donated her time to assist our clients in our clothing room even during the pandemic.
Kristi Krajicek started volunteering at the Tulsa Day Center in January 2022 after meeting Board Member Kaysha Andrews. A mother of 4 and a wife of 17 years to her husband Jake, Kristi’s perspective shifted over the years and she wanted to make a significant impact in the bigger world and not just in the little bubble she feels she always lived in. After meeting with the Volunteer Coordinator Co Edwards, Kristi knew she had found a place to make that impact.
“My desire is to help the unsheltered find dignity while receiving clothing, necessities and support. I love being there for someone in their most vulnerable moments even if it just means giving them a hug.”
In the past, Kristi has worked with mothers in crisis pregnancy, organized an athletic program for special needs children, spent years on the board of her children’s school Parent Teacher Organization, participated in various projects with the Little Light House and fundraising for other charities. Together with her children, she volunteered weekly at the Owasso Community Resource Center in their food pantry distributing food to those in need while also teaching her kids the importance of helping others.
Kristi is blessed with a solid support system of friends and family whether it is donating clothes, sending cash or preparing and serving meals at the Tulsa DayCenter. “I was loved in my most vulnerable moments, and I’m just trying to do the same for others.”
Previous award recipients
2022 – Becky Frank
2021 – David Poarch
2020 – Tom Biolchini
2019 – Judy Kishner
2018 – St. John Health System
2017 – Dr. Gerard Clancy
2016 – Dave Hentschel
2015 – President David Boren
2014 – Chester Cadieux
2013 – Walt Helmerich
2022 – Tulsa Metropolitain Ministry
Katie Eller Youth Philanthropy Award
2020 – Emily Lucas
2018 – Quinn Leos
2017 – Amy Coretz
2016 – Katie Eller
2022 – Laura Bloomfield, APRN-CNP
2021 – Mary and Jamie Oldaker
2020 – Cindy Johnson and Melissa Hair
2019 – CASHnip Kitty
To view more photos of the 2020 event – Click Here
Here is the link to watch last year’s Virtual 2022 Heart of Henry
Watch 2022 HOH on YouTube
All proceeds from the Heart of Henry benefit Tulsa Day Center. The success of this event depends on sponsorships — learn more about how you can help.
Thank you, 2023 Sponsors
MOJO Fest
Hosted by Mary and Jamie Oldaker in celebration of their marriage, MOJO Fest featured music through live performances, community engagement and charitable stewardship. Legendary drummer Jamie Oldaker died in 2020 after battling cancer.
