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Chickasha Today
By the People, for the People
Heart champion Dr. Robin Singh to lead 2026 OKC Heart Ball
Singh will guide community efforts to ensure heart health for all in central Oklahoma.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The American Heart Association-Oklahoma City announced that Dr. Robin Singh, a cardiac electrophysiologist with Norman Regional Health System, will serve as chair of the 2026 Oklahoma City Heart Ball and lead the year-round Heart of OKC campaign. In this volunteer leadership role, Singh will guide communitywide efforts to ensure that every person in central Oklahoma has the opportunity for a full, healthy life.
Why it matters
The Heart Ball is a major annual fundraising event for the American Heart Association in Oklahoma City, supporting critical research and community outreach programs to improve cardiovascular health. Dr. Singh's leadership will help elevate the campaign's reach and impact across the region.
The details
The 2026 OKC Heart Ball will be held on Friday, April 10 at the First Americans Museum, with the theme 'That's Amore'. The event will feature dinner, entertainment, a live auction, and opportunities to support the American Heart Association's lifesaving work. As chair, Dr. Singh will guide year-round efforts to engage individuals and organizations across Oklahoma City to invest in health equity and cardiovascular wellness.
- The 2026 OKC Heart Ball will be held on Friday, April 10.
- Dr. Singh was announced as the chair on February 27, 2026.
The players
Dr. Robin Singh
A cardiac electrophysiologist with Norman Regional Health System who will serve as chair of the 2026 Oklahoma City Heart Ball and lead the year-round Heart of OKC campaign.
American Heart Association-Oklahoma City
The local chapter of the American Heart Association that announced Dr. Singh's leadership role and organizes the annual Heart Ball event.
Zach Doran
A teen from Mustang who collapsed during an MMA sparring session at a private gym in 2024 and later died after the facility was found to have no automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site.
Jason Doran
Zach Doran's father, a coach and longtime advocate for youth athletes who has spent the year since Zach's death pushing to prevent similar tragedies by raising funds to donate AEDs to private gyms across Oklahoma City and Chickasha.
What they’re saying
“The Association has a longstanding legacy spanning over a century of contributing to critical efforts both in research and community outreach to improve cardiovascular outcomes.”
— Dr. Robin Singh, Cardiac electrophysiologist
“Dr. Singh brings extraordinary dedication to cardiovascular health and a genuine commitment to our community. His passion, insight and vision make him an exceptional leader for the 2026 OKC Heart Ball and the entire Heart of OKC movement.”
— Mark Fried, Executive director, American Heart Association-OKC
What’s next
The event is also an opportunity to recognize the family of Zach Doran and their efforts to push for legislation requiring AEDs in all private gyms across Oklahoma.
The takeaway
Dr. Singh's leadership of the 2026 OKC Heart Ball will help drive critical fundraising and community engagement to support the American Heart Association's mission of improving cardiovascular health and ensuring health equity across central Oklahoma.
