2026 CELEBRATIONS EVENT

Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Join us on Wednesday, April 29th, at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum as we come together to celebrate Mental Health and Addiction Recovery. At A Chance to Change, our mission remains clear: to provide accessible, compassionate, high‑quality mental health and addiction recovery services for individuals and families across Oklahoma. Every day, our programs—from counseling and education to prevention and school‑based support—help our community heal, grow, and find hope.

As the need for comprehensive care continues to rise, so does our commitment to sustaining and expanding these essential services. Our annual Celebrations event honors powerful stories of recovery while raising crucial funds to ensure these life‑changing programs remain available to the Oklahomans who need them most.

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MEET THIS YEARS HONOREES

Barbara & Steve Young

Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby, The Chickasaw Nation

Meet our Jim McGuinness Award Honorees

Meet our Community Impact Award Honoree

Our 2025 Celebrations Event

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Wedding reception table with floral centerpiece, desserts, and glassware, with a decorated stage in the background featuring a chair, draperies, and plants.

Empty wooden chair on stage with plants and curtains, and a screen in the background.

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Chair on a decorated stage with flowers, set up for a celebration or awards event.

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A black table with multiple framed signs, a basket of pamphlets, and a sign-up sheet with a blue pen. The signs promote an OKC staycation event and include scorecards and informational displays.

A row of illuminated travel posters on display, showcasing various destinations including Spain and Ireland, with some tables and papers in the foreground.

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Colorful floral arrangement with pink, white, and yellow flowers, surrounded by green foliage, set against a backdrop of green and beige drapes.

A banquet table set for a holiday celebration with a white tablecloth, glasses of water with lemon wedges, candles, and Christmas decorations.

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Musicians performing on stage with a large screen behind them that reads 'Honoring the Journey Celebrations Since 1979'.

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A man in a suit and a woman in a blazer shake hands at a table with framed art or documents, in a bright, modern lobby with large windows.

Multiple sheets of paper with orange butterfly illustrations on a white background, arranged on a table.

Two men smiling inside a spacious building. The man on the left wears glasses, a black denim shirt, and raises his right hand. The man on the right is dressed in a gray suit with a white shirt and a green striped tie, pointing at the man on the left

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A smiling elderly woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a patterned dress and a gold necklace, standing next to a smiling elderly man in a dark suit and tie, in a well-lit indoor setting with a reception desk and other people in the backgrou

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A dinner table with salads, desserts, and drinks in glasses, with people dining in the background.

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Six people sitting at a round banquet table with plates of salad, iced tea, and desserts, in a dimly lit event hall with paintings on the walls and several empty tables in the background.

Group of nine people sitting at a round banquet table in a large decorated event hall, with other tables and guests in the background, and large landscape paintings on the wall. The table is set with plates, glasses, and drinks.

A smiling woman in a black dress and a man in a gray blazer pose together at a formal event in a decorated banquet hall with round tables, orange napkins, and green lighting.

A woman in a black dress and necklace, and a man in a gray blazer and glasses, standing together at a banquet event with decorated tables and a green-lit stage in the background.

Band performing on stage with microphones and instruments including guitar, double bass, and saxophone, with a green presentation slide in the background.

A stage with musicians performing, including a guitarist and a double bassist, with a large screen displaying the names of grantors and foundations supporting the ACTC year round.

A man using a screen printing frame to create a design on fabric at an art exhibition or workshop.

A person working with a screen printing machine in a well-lit indoor space, printing colorful design on paper.

A paper artwork featuring a stylized green flower with leaves, surrounded by numerous yellow butterflies, on a white background.

Three women standing together at the Sam Noble Special Events Center, smiling for a photo.

People talking and socializing at a formal event or reception, with a green-lit background.

Group of people in a social gathering, engaged in conversation, wearing formal attire, with a woman in a bright pink blazer talking to a woman with red hair.

Three people engaged in conversation at an indoor event, with other attendees in the background.

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Three smiling people at a social event, with a background displaying a 'Congratulations' message and an audience, in a brightly lit room.

A group of people at a professional event or conference, engaging in conversation. The background shows a green-lit wall with text that reads 'A Chance to Change' and a digital screen. The attendees are dressed in formal attire, including suits and d

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People attending an art event, browsing digital tablets in front of wall-mounted landscape paintings illuminated with green lighting.

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Group of five people talking and smiling at a social event or conference, with tables and other guests in the background.

People hugging at a formal event with a stage and screens in the background.

People greeting and hugging at a formal event with a green-lit background and a screen displaying 'Courage Spons'.

People at a conference or event, exchanging greetings and hugs in a room with green lighting and a large screen displaying the words 'Courage Symposium'.

Four women standing together at an indoor event, smiling for the camera.

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A man and woman standing at a clear glass podium on stage, engaging in conversation with each other. The man is wearing glasses and a green checkered blazer, while the woman is dressed in a white suit with a scarf around her neck. There are decorativ

A man and a woman speaking at a transparent podium, with floral arrangements and dark curtains in the background.

A large banquet hall filled with people seated at round tables, with a stage and large screen displaying 'Celebrations' and scenic desert landscapes on the walls.

Large banquet hall filled with people at round tables during a celebration event, with a stage on the left and a large screen displaying 'CELEBRATIONS' on the center wall, decorated with landscape paintings and lighting.

A diverse group of people at a formal event, seated at round tables, dressed in business or semi-formal attire, with some engaging in conversations and others looking towards the stage. Two men are shaking hands near the stage where a large screen di

Three people engaging in a conversation at a formal event, with a man in a suit smiling and a women in a patterned dress smiling back, in front of a decorated green background with a flag.

A musical band performing on stage with green and orange curtains in the background. The band includes a man playing guitar and singing into a vintage microphone, another man playing the upright bass, and a third man playing the saxophone.

Three musicians performing on stage with green and yellow curtains in the background. One playing a saxophone, another with an acoustic guitar, and the third with a double bass.

A jazz band performing on stage with colorful drapes in the background.

People at a formal event, including a woman in a blue dress, sharing a moment of conversation and laughter surrounded by glasses of beverages and floral centerpieces.

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Two women standing behind a clear glass podium on a stage, with one speaking into a microphone and the other smiling, decorated with flowers and branches, in front of a dark curtain.

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a woman speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing glasses and a teal satin dress, reading from papers

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A man in a blue suit stands behind a clear podium with two microphones, clasping his hands together, in a dark room.

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A man in a navy suit and light-colored tie speaking at a clear podium with two microphones, on a stage decorated with a tall floral arrangement with pink, white, and green plants, and draped brown curtains in the background.

A man in a suit speaking at a podium during an event, surrounded by decorative plants and a dark green curtain background.

Three people standing on a stage, with the woman on the left wearing a white dress, the man in the middle wearing a dark suit and holding a glass award, and the man on the right wearing a gray checked suit, against a dark green curtain background.

A stage with a black background, featuring a floral arrangement in a glass vase, a black chair with orange accents, and a brown textured box, along with a golden curtain partially opened.

A woman with curly hair and glasses speaks at a clear podium with microphones, against a dark background.

A woman with long curly hair and glasses standing behind a clear lectern, speaking or preparing to speak at an event. There are colorful drapes and a floral arrangement with yellow and green plants and pink flowers in the background.

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A woman with curly hair and glasses stands at a podium on a stage decorated with large floral arrangements, against a background of orange and green curtains.

A woman with glasses and curly hair speaking at a podium on stage, with a tall flower arrangement to her left.

A woman with curly hair and glasses standing at a glass podium, smiling, with a large floral arrangement and dark curtains behind her.

Three people standing behind a transparent podium on a stage, engaged in a discussion or speech, with decorative floral arrangements on either side and dark curtains in the background.

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Three people, two men and one woman, standing at a podium on a stage with green and orange curtains, during a formal event, possibly a ceremony or presentation.

A woman with gray hair wearing a bright teal blazer smiling at a formal event, sitting at a table with drinks and decorations.

People at a banquet or formal event, two individuals in the foreground laughing and conversing, surrounded by drinks and floral centerpieces.

A woman and a man are sitting at a banquet table, smiling and enjoying a social event in a large, crowded room with many other people in the background.

Two women smiling at a social event, one wearing a beige blazer and the other in a red jacket, with a blurred background of people sitting at tables.

Two women laughing and smiling at an indoor event, with a group of people in the background.

Three women smiling with their arms around each other at a formal event, with round tables and guests in the background.

Three women smiling and laughing together at a social event, with one woman in a red jacket and the others in dark and light-colored blazers, in a banquet hall with tables and other guests in the background.

Six women standing together at a celebration event, smiling, with a large screen behind them displaying the words 'Celebrations Since 1979' in a well-lit conference room.

A woman in a pink blazer stands behind a clear podium, speaking into microphones on a dark stage.

A woman wearing a bright pink blazer speaking at a podium with two microphones.

Woman in a pink blazer giving a speech at a podium on a stage with green and orange curtains and floral arrangements.

A woman speaking at a podium on a stage with dark green curtains, surrounded by tall floral arrangements with yellow and lavender flowers and greenery, yellow hanging decorations, and orange and green drapes.

Three people on a stage with floral arrangements, one woman and two men, engaged in conversation during an event or award ceremony.

Three people, two men and one woman, stand behind a clear podium on a stage decorated with tall floral arrangements. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying a moment of laughter or celebration.

Three people on stage during an award ceremony, with a woman and two men smiling and exchanging an award or certificate. The stage is decorated with floral arrangements and dark curtains.

An elderly man in a blue suit standing behind a transparent podium with a woman in a black dress beside him on a stage with floral decorations and a black background.

A man and a woman standing on a stage behind a clear podium, smiling, with floral arrangements on either side of the stage.

A man in a teal suit and a woman in a black dress standing on stage behind a clear podium, smiling, with floral arrangements on either side.

Two people are standing on a stage behind a clear lectern, with large floral arrangements on either side. The background features dark curtains with orange and green lighting.

Blonde woman in black dress speaking at a podium on a stage with dark background and green decorations.

Woman in black dress speaking at a clear podium on a stage decorated with large floral arrangements, with a man in a dark suit standing nearby.

Five people standing on stage with a green backdrop and an American flag, with one person receiving an award or recognition.

Group of five people on stage, one holding an award, with an American flag on the left, green curtains in the background.

A man in a suit giving a speech at a podium on a stage decorated with large floral arrangements and dark green and orange curtains.

A man in a gray suit and tie stands behind a glass podium, speaking into a microphone on a stage decorated with floral arrangements and a dark curtain backdrop.

A woman in a red jacket stands with her hands covering her mouth and nose, surrounded by seated people in a dimly lit, formal event hall.

Two people, a man and a woman, standing at a clear podium on a stage with large floral arrangements on either side, appearing to give a presentation or speech at an event.

Two presenters standing at a podium on a stage, with large plants on either side. A large screen displays the fundraising total as $380,711. The stage is dimly lit with spotlights on the presenters and the screen.

Two people standing at a podium on a stage with a large screen displaying 'Fundraising Total $380,711' behind them, decor includes tall floral arrangements with green and brown accents.

A man in a green suit on stage clapping, and a woman in a white dress speaking at a clear podium with microphone. The stage is decorated with large floral arrangements with green plants and brown branches, and dark curtains in the background.

People smiling and hugging at a formal event in a decorated banquet hall with green and orange drapery and a projected screen in the background.

Two women smiling at an event with a green-lit wall and tables set for a banquet in the background.

Three people standing together, smiling at a formal event, with a large screen in the background displaying a message of thanks and celebration.

A woman and a young man smiling and hugging at a banquet or event with green and orange curtains and decorated tables in the background.

Group of seven men in formal attire at an event, some holding programs or booklets, with a large screen behind them displaying 'Celebrations' and 'Thank You!'.

Group of eight men dressed in suits standing together at a formal event, with a decorated banquet hall and appreciation message on a large screen in the background.

Three people smiling at a conference or event in a large room, with a stage and a projection screen displaying the event title 'A Chance to Change'. One man in a suit is holding an award, flanked by two women in business attire.

Three people at an award ceremony, two women and one man, all smiling; the man in the center is holding a glass award.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

The Chickasaw Nation - Shawver & Son, Inc. - Mary & Jack Scott

TRANSFORMATION SPONSORS

Arnall Family Foundation - Ron & Gail Carr - Eddie Foundation, Clay & Jamie Farha - Susan & Carl Edwards - F.A.T.E. & The Whitten Newman Foundation - The Peyton Family Foundation

COURAGE SPONSORS

Louise & Clay Bennett - Susan Bergen - Clearwater Enterprises - Renley Dennis - E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation - EnerQuest - Jim & Christy Everest - Kelly & David Feroli - Gabcare Foundation - Barbara & Patrick Hill - JMA Energy - Mariner Foundation - MidFirst Bank - The Pitman Family - Rich & Cartmill - Bob & Jeanne Stracke - W&W Steel

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Tracy Alford - American Fidelity Foundation - Koray & Seda Bakir - Dan & Barbara Batchelor - Charli Bullard - European Dekor - The Carmichael Family - Crain & Associates, PLLC - Greg & Christy Hathaway - The Kilbourne Family - Kym Mason - Marta & Mark McCubbin - Gary & Kathy Moores - Clark Nye - Oklahoma City Community College - Olson Family Foundation - The Potts Family - Presbyterian Health Foundation - Dan & Jamie Reineke - Pat Rooney & First National Bank of Oklahoma - Teen Recovery Solutions - Shawn Thomas - Thomas D. & Patsy K. Hosman Family Foundation, Inc. - TLC Garden Center

ACCEPTANCE SPONSORS

Amy & David Birdwell - Cobalt Investment Corporation - Trisha Finnegan & Daryn Demeritt - Nick & Peggy Duncan - Martha Grubb - Nancy & Larry Herzel - HoganTaylor - IBC Bank - Independent Insurance agents of OK - Carlos & Pam Johnson - Johnson & Associates - Brad Kemp Robert Northwood - Shari Parish - Jo Ann Pearce & Brad Holt - Blake & Courtney Stacy - Sovereign Bank - Heather Stranger - Marnie Taylor - Randy Trachtenberg - Nancy & Bill Varner - Kory Warr - Kirk Whitman - Chelsea & Jeremy Williams & Sober Vibes, Inc. - Dr. Gigi Toma & Mr.Tom Wolfe - Steve & Barbara Young