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Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma gives $1 million to OMRF for Alzheimer’s research
Members of the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma visited OMRF Tuesday to donate $1 million to fund a lab dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease research. The check, from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, was presented on behalf of the state’s 30,000 Freemasons by Grand Master Richard Massad and Kenneth R. House, President of the Charity Foundation. […]
OMRF opens its doors to Putnam City junior scientists for a day of learning
Magen Eissenstat didn’t know exactly what to expect when she came to OMRF, but she was pleasantly surprised. “It was way more fun than I had pictured it,” the eighth grader at Hefner Middle School said. “I kind of thought it would be a bunch of old people, but it was really fun.” Magen is […]
Mothers from across Oklahoma raise funds for cancer, Alzheimer’s research at OMRF
Few relationships endure and prosper for 54 years. But when it comes to mothers and their support of the people and things that mean most to them, long-term commitment should come as no surprise. For more than a half-century, the Oklahoma Association of Mothers’ Clubs has worked to raise funds to support OMRF. And on […]
Fishing tournament to reel in funds for lupus research at OMRF
Organizers of the Cimarron Bait and Tackle Tournament are hoping to land the big one as they raise money for OMRF. The bass fishing tournament, sponsored by the Pump Jack Tavern in Guthrie, will be held April 18, with all proceeds going to lupus research at OMRF. “We came up with the idea when I […]
Governor declares April Sjögren’s syndrome awareness month in Oklahoma
You may never have heard of Sjögren’s syndrome, but you may very well know someone suffering from the illness. Sjögren’s (pronounced SHOW-grins) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. The hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, but Sjögren’s may also cause dysfunction of other […]
