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The Children’s Hospital Prom
is back!
On April 1, for the first time in almost three years, Junior League of Oklahoma City collaborated with the OU Children’s Hospital to hold an in-person prom. The theme was Boots and Bow Ties.
The event included a pre-prom event where the OU Children's Hospital patients could pick out dresses, shirts and ties, and get alterations, if needed. The children were able to get their hair and makeup done, pick out a piece of jewelry from Kendra Scott, get their nails done and take pictures with a backdrop. The kids also had the opportunity to make their own corsages and boutonnieres, along with other crafts.
All patients, siblings and parents were welcome to participate in this event. The prom was held in the Samis Education Center at the OU Children’s Hospital. At the prom, the children got to enjoy a full night of dancing, photobooths, dinner, cookies and special appearances from Rumble the Bison and the University of Oklahoma Spirit Programs. The night ended with the excitement of crowning Prom King and Queen!
“For me, the best part of volunteering with the Children’s Hospital Events this year was having prom back in-person. We kept hearing how happy everyone was to be back in-person and get to do all the activities they used to do before COVID. To also see all the hard work that the volunteers put in come to fruition was so neat as well. Everything turned out better than expected, and all the kids had such a great time,” shared Mayra Hernandez, Project Manager.
Starting with the 2023-24 League year, Children’s Hospital Prom will be supported by JLOC as an event within the Community Impact Events placement.
(Above) JLOC Children’s Hospital volunteers prepare for the 2023 Children’s Hospital prom. Members left to right: Madison Brezny, Allyson Wilson, Nicole Doherty, Stephanie Manek, Liz, Nelson, Rebecca Harris, Melissa DeCuire, Stephanie Hinton, Christina Kastl, Mayra Hernandez, Erica Robinson.
(Below) The Oklahoma City Thunder’s mascot, Rumble the Bison, joined JLOC volunteers at the Children’s Hospital prom to show Oklahoma City’s support for the children in the Hospital.
