Tulsa – 2024 Blackout Banquet

NewView is excited to announce guest of honor, Karen Keith

NewView is excited to announce that Oklahoma native, Tulsa County Commissioner, and Tulsa Mayoral candidate, Karen Keith, will be our guest of honor at this year’s Blackout Banquet being hosted in honor of Karen’s sister, Kathy Denton. Kathy was a fierce advocate for her community, known for putting other’s needs ahead of her own, with a passion for serving Oklahomans who are blind or have low vision. She worked in the Jenks school district as a teacher’s assistant and paraprofessional for visually impaired students, where she proceeded to teach herself Braille to translate educational materials for her students. In this capacity, Kathy worked with many of NewView’s clients and employees, providing life-changing services during their developmental years. She was also an avid volunteer at NewView community events, and passionately served the veteran community. She was known to be available to students all the time, even after-hours. Kathy undoubtedly touched hundreds of lives and improved essential values like independence and confidence in the students she served. Kathy passed away in 2022 and is missed deeply by her family and community. We are greatly humbled by the opportunity to honor such an incredible person at this year’s event.

FEAST ALL OF YOUR SENSES, BUT ONE.

Join us for a unique fine dining experience. Isla’s Kitchen and Chef Myles McClanahan with Justin Thompson Group will be preparing an exclusive four-course meal with alcohol pairings for our guests to enjoy fully blindfolded.

Let one of NewView Oklahoma’s expert staff members guide you through your meal as you learn what life is like from the point of view of someone who is blind. This event is designed to be a fun way to raise funds and create awareness for NewView Oklahoma’s mission to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

Tickets are limited, and this event is expected to sell out. Don’t wait, secure your seat today!

Purchase tickets now:

Tickets are $250 each. Proceeds from this event will go toward funding our clinic services. This funding helps our specialized staff provide the training and resources needed for the Oklahomans we serve to dine in the dark and live life without vision every day. 

Interested in sponsoring this event?

Visit our sponsorship page for more information.