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Ripples of Hope Breakfast

Our annual breakfast fundraiser — hope that begins as a ripple and grows throughout each person's grief journey.

Calm Waters' annual breakfast fundraiser

A morning of connection. A ripple of hope.

Ripples of Hope supports Calm Waters' work: support groups at our center and in schools across Oklahoma, seminars, trainings and counseling that help clients navigate grief in healthy, constructive ways. All proceeds benefit Calm Waters programs and services for grieving Oklahomans.

Your support helps children, teens, adults and families find connection through loss — offering not just healing, but hope that begins as a ripple and grows throughout their grief journey.

Calm Waters board members smiling together in front of a Calm Waters banner at Ripples of Hope 2025
Sherri Coale, the featured keynote speaker for the 2026 Ripples of Hope breakfast

Looking back · 2026 keynote

Sherri Coale

Hall of Fame coach · Writer · Speaker

The August 18, 2026 breakfast featured Sherri Coale, a master motivator, gifted writer and keen observer of everyday life. Her perspective reaches beyond the basketball court to the connections and lessons that shape a full life.

During 25 years of collegiate coaching, her teams won multiple Big 12 championships, qualified for 19 consecutive NCAA tournaments and reached three Final Fours. Away from the court, she draws on her experiences as a wife, mother and grandmother.

Together in support

Moments from past breakfasts

A look back at the people and connections that make Ripples of Hope a meaningful gathering for the Calm Waters community.

Sandra Woodruff holds the 2026 Mainsail Award while standing with Trisha Koelsch and a guest at Ripples of Hope
The 2026 Mainsail Award presentation · 2026
Six guests posing together at the 2025 Ripples of Hope breakfast
Gathering for a shared purpose · 2025
Guests chatting together at the 2025 Ripples of Hope breakfast
Making connections · 2025
Two guests talking beside a flower-decorated breakfast table at Ripples of Hope in 2025
Sharing a morning of hope · 2025

Support through sponsorship

Sponsorship is another way to support Calm Waters programs and services for grieving Oklahomans. Previous packages have included event tickets and recognition through promotional opportunities.

Past sponsorship levels

The 2026 breakfast offered the following levels. Next-event packages and benefits will be shared once confirmed.

  • Presenting Sponsor
  • Beacon of Hope
  • Lighthouse
  • Ripple
  • Bright Horizon

Next Ripples of Hope

Details to be announced

The next Ripples of Hope date will be shared here once it's confirmed. For questions, call 405-841-4800.

Tickets and sponsorship information will be shared with the date. You can support Calm Waters anytime:

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