In 2001, SPUD Week was created by students at Norman North to raise money for a classmate with cancer. 23 years later, the student-led organization has raised over $2,000,000 for Norman families and organizations in need. When students are asked to describe SPUD Week it is commonly described as "The best week ever!" Norman North's student body comes together, along with our community, and endlessly supports one another to make SPUD happen, creating a sense of selflessness that spreads like a wildfire among our community. Known throughout the state, SPUD Week is unlike any other high school fundraiser, and we would love for you to be a part of it!

Our 2024 SPUD Recipients!

Michael Mohr: 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).

Leavyn Kozak: 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.

Sofia Shutock 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.

Mary Abbott Children’s House 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.

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SPUD Week 2024

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SPUD Week 2024

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