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27th Western Days annual event raises money to support Saint Simeon’s senior care community | News [Video]

TULSA, Okla. — The 27th annual “Western Days” fundraiser for Saint Simeon’s senior community took place on Thursday at the Cox Business Center.

Donors have attended the western-themed annual Western Days event for 27 years, supporting the mission of Saint Simeon’s, according to the announcement of the event.

In its first year, Western Days raised $20,000 for Saint Simeon’s, and last year in its 26th year. they raised $874,000, the announcement said.

The mission of Saint Simeon’s is to be the preferred senior care community for men and women of all faiths and denominations who wish to live their later years in an environment with dignity, individuality, and the highest attainable level of independence, as stated on their website linked HERE.

FOX23 spoke with Angela Green from Saint Simeon’s about the work they do on a daily basis.

“We offer a full continuum of care from assisted living, assisted memory care, …

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Discover Microsofts hidden features [Video]

In this Q&A session, Joel Hogan, Programmes Manager at Charity Digital, explores the unsung heroes of Microsoft 365, highlighting the hidden tools that you might not know but are sure to transform how we work. Attendees can expect a whistle-stop tour of 10 lesser-known Microsoft tools including: - How to make creative videos and graphics using Microsoft ClipChamp and Visio - How to improve meetings with Microsoft Bookings and Whiteboard - How to become more productive with To Do and Insights - All tools discussed are available with a Microsoft 365 Business Premium - Account, which charities can find discounted on the Charity Digital Exchange. Click here to find out more: https://www.charitydigitalexchange.org/node/3384?_ga=2.85864601.1434114715.1713773091-1998683587.1688463786 This session was sponsored by Microsoft.

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Meet London Marathon runner who drank glass of wine at every mile | Lifestyle [Video]

A London Marathon runner who has gone viral for drinking a glass of wine at the end of each mile has revealed how he felt at the end of the race. Tom Gilbey, 52, took on the challenge to raise money for the hospice where his mother was cared for in her final days. Instead of drinking water to keep hydrated after each mile, Mr Gilbey had a different glass of wine - consuming 25 glasses in total. In an incredible achievement, he completed the 26.2 mile run in four hours and 41 minutes, and has raised over 13,500 for Sobell House Hospice Charity in Oxfordshire.