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NORMAN NORTH SPUD Week
SPUD WEEK 2025
2025 SPUD Recipient Applications
closed!!!
Over the last 24 years, SPUD week has been able to impact over 54 families and 22 organizations. We cannot be more excited to help even more families and organizations this year! Thank you to all who applied!
meet OUR 2025 RECIPIENTS...
Jenny Bryan is a single mom of 4 kids. Jenny works for the Norman Police Department, and is currently in the training
division. Jenny has been battling cancer since 2012 and has just recently ceased chemotherapy. She is facing this challenge head—on with prayer, strength, and resilience. Any contribution, big or small, will make a difference in helping her kids. Jenny continues to be a dedicated single mother to her children, providing for them financially and raising them alone.
Avett Langford is a 5th grader at Truman Elementary who was diagnosed with brain cancer at 22 months 01d. Heunderwent his fifth brain surgery 0n April 26, 2024, but recovery has been challenging due to complications from a blood clot discovered during the procedure. Avett previously had two surgeries as a toddler to remove a cancerous tumor, which has not grown since 2016. He has had three additional surgeries t0 manage seizures. Despite his health struggles, Avett maintains a cheerful demeanor and enjoys spending time with his family, including his two sisters, two dogs, and a cat.
Jade, an 8—year—old girl at Wilson Elementary, was diagnosed with B Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in early 2024. Her treatment will last two and a half years, placing a heavy burden on her, her mother Amber, and her brother Lane. While insurance covers much of the inpatient costs, Amber struggles financially due to time away from work, making it hard to care for Jade. No mother should have to choose between her job and her child's health. Support is needed to help Jade and her family stay afloat during this challenging time and ensure she receives the necessary treatment.
The Cavett Kids Foundation, established in 1997, is dedicated to supporting children and youth facing chronic and life—threatening illnesses. It offers free camps, programs, and support aimed at fostering Character, Coping, and Connection. The foundation’ creates a safe environment where children can feel “normal” while receiving essential medical care. Cavett Kids serves a diverse group of kids with various serious conditions, including heart disease, cancer, cystic fibrosis, Crohn‘s disease, and kidney failure. Whether newly diagnosed or long—term patients, all children are welcomed into the Cavett Kids family, enhancing their lives and providing
vital support.
OUR 2024 RECIPIENTS...
Leavyn is 6 years old battling her second round of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She was first diagnosed at 2.5, rang the bell on her fifth birthday, and then Leavyn’s world turned upside down when the cancer came back. She has been fighting this hard fight since 2019. She got better and now is worse again and is going through very strong chemo treatments. She is the happiest little girl even on her hardest days.
Michael Mohr is a 44yo lifelong Norman Resident who graduated from Norman North in 1998. Unfortunately, Michael's world was turned upside down last December when he was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma (most aggressive form of brain cancer). He is married to his high school sweetheart and wife of 19yrs (also a Norman North graduate) and they have one 14yo daughter. He was given a 12-14 months prognosis without treatment and 14-18 months prognosis with aggressive treatment (chem, radiation and clinical trial).
Sofia is a beautiful 7 year old girl that attends Eisenhower Elementary. Sofia lives with a condition called Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome, which is a rare disease that mainly affects the brain, immune system, and the skin. Her diagnosis has subsequently confined her to a power chair for mobility. She relies on a communication device to express her wants and needs and is heavily dependent on caregivers for all feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, etc. Though faced with challenges, Sofia works hard at school with a smile on her face. Her sweet personality, with a little bit of spunk, make her a joy to be around.
MACH’s goal is to reduce the trauma child victims experience by giving them a safe place to share their experiences through a forensic interview and obtain medical assessments after instances of abuse and neglect. Additionally, they strive to assist families by providing advocacy and referrals to services that will set children and their families on the path to healing. Finally, they seek to educate the general public on child abuse response and encourage individuals to report suspected abuse to the proper authorities in a way that minimizes additional trauma for the child
