The team at Brad Oldham Int'l, Inc. believes in the critical importance of reaching
out to their community members in need of help. To do so,
the Company has established a proactive community relations
that allows it to build long-term relationships with key partners
for the benefit of the community at large. As a father of
three, Brad and his family of businesses support organizations
nationwide that help children via unique and meaningful channels.
Coca-Cola selected Brad Oldham as its Arts
Role Model the Dallas Elevators Program Powered by Coca-Cola.
This year-long, curriculum-based program matches youth from
the Boys & Girls Club with role models in the business
community to gain real-life work experiences in areas of interest.
Channel 33 visited Brad Oldham’s studio to document
two students creating custom lights out of recycled items
SuperBall
http://superball.pbwiki.com/FrontPage
This eight-year old, Los-Angeles-based event brings together
1,000 guests each year to surround them with original food,
drink, music and art that harnesses collective creativity
to benefit Downs Syndrome research. Brad Oldham has worked
with his good friend and event co-founder, Jim Hodgson to
provide a signature ring for the event each year, which have
become collectors items coveted in cult-like fashion among
attendees.
Wipe Out Kids Cancer
www.wokc.org
Wipe
Out Kids' Cancer (WOKC) is a 26-year-old, Dallas-based non-profit
organization whose mission is to eradicate pediatric cancer.
Brad Oldham recently hosted cancer patients and their families
in his studio to create a sculpture, which was a top-selling
live auction item at WOKC annual fundraiser at The Belo Mansion.
Attached is a news clip from WB33 featuring Brad’s work
with the kids.
TACA
www.tacadallas.com
TACA’s mission is to provide financial support and services
and to increase public awareness and participation in the
performing arts of North Texas. In 2007, the team at
Brad Oldham Inc. elected to support TACA’s weekend-long
Proscenium Event at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. On
Friday night, chefs from across the country competed for awards
designed by Brad Oldham. The golden skillet was awarded
to the top chef and three additional custom awards were presented.
On Saturday night, a sculptural resin and steel chair and
ottoman were featured in the live auction. The chair
and ottoman sold for nearly $20,000 – with every dollar
going back to TACA.
Nasher Sculpture Center
www.nashersculpturecenter.org
The mission of the Nasher Sculpture Center is to be an international
focal point and catalyst for the study, installation, conservation
and appreciation of modern contemporary sculpture. Christy
Coltrin and Brad Oldham served as hosts for the Saturday Night
in the City event at the Nasher to raise awareness for the
museum’s mission. Hundreds of guests enjoyed dinner,
dancing, museum tours and an awards show during the event.
Special
Care and Career Services
www.specialcarecareer.org
For more than 40 years, Special Care & Career Services
(SCCS) has been building independence for children and adults
with disabilities. For the past five years, SCCS has hosted
a living legends music experience as its signature fundraiser.
For the charity, Brad Oldham has created a sculptural award
that is presented each year to the Milton Levy Humanitarian
Award honoree and has become a signature piece for the organization.
Keyshawn
Johnson Education Foundation
www.kjef.org
The Keyshawn Johnson Education Foundation (KJEF) supports
educational scholarships and programs that encourage youth
to aspire towards the "key to success" - education.
Brad Oldham supports the efforts of the Los Angeles-based
KJEF by providing his time and talent. Oldham has participated
in KJEF’s annual golf event and dinner, and created
a unique sculptural award for tournament winners.
Armstrong Elementary
School
http://ar.hpisd.org
Armstrong
School was the first school in Highland Park Independent School
District in 1914 and has consistently earned recognition as
an outstanding elementary school by the US Office of Education
and a rating of Exemplary by the State of Texas. For the past
four years, Brad Oldham has worked with the students in creating
collaborative classroom art projects that are sold to parents
at the annual fundraiser each year. In fact, as parents of
students at the school, Brad and his wife Christy are overseeing
all class creations for this year’s PTA fundraising
event.
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