Santa Fe’s annual philanthropy week, Double Wolf Dare Week (DWDW), celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The name originates from the phrase “I double dog dare you” and was originally created to raise money for a future wolf, Hailey Cobble.
In 1996, Hailey Cobble, daughter of two Santa Fe coaches, was born with hip dysplasia; doctors informed her family that the only way she would ever be able to walk was if she were to undergo an expensive surgery. Once students heard about the situation, they dedicated a week to raise money for the Cobble family. In the end, they raised $15,000.
Throughout the years, Santa Fe raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for different causes ranging from the original $15,000 to $360,430 in 2020. In total, Santa Fe has raised more than 4.4 million dollars for these causes.
The recipients of DWDW are carefully chosen by student council (STUCO) after they submit an application, go through rounds of interviews and are visited by STUCO. These organizations typically have a specific goal they’re raising money for. This year’s recipient Infant Crisis Services (ICS) is raising money for a new Babymobile, which is a traveling food pantry filled with diapers and formula for impoverished families.
The Dragonfly Home (2021)
The Dragonfly Home, the recipient of DWDW 2021, is an organization that provides relief and resources for victims of sex trafficking. To this day, The Dragonfly Home is the only organization in Oklahoma City (OKC) that provides help for sex trafficking specifically. STUCO chose this organization because they believed it was a taboo topic that needed more awareness.
“This cause has not had a light shine on it and what Dragonfly is doing is very important because they not only provide the highest standard of care for human trafficking victims, but also raise awareness so that we are able to prevent human trafficking in the future,” 2021 STUCO Vice President Kryon Pollard said in an interview with previous Howler Staff Writer Anthony Johnson.
In the end, Santa Fe raised $123,627 for The Dragonfly Home, allowing them to continue serving the people of OKC today.
Positive Tomorrows (2022)
Positive Tomorrows is an organization that partners with homeless families to help provide stable education for those in need. Their mission is to help break the cycle of homelessness by providing new opportunities to younger generations.
“Positive Tomorrows gives their students not just an educational foundation, but also a place that families can feel safe in,” said 2022 Philanthropy Chair Angelina Lang in an interview with previous Howler Staff Writer Kaitlyn Marshall. “They throw birthday parties, take children to doctor visits, provide them with clothes and much more.”
Santa Fe ultimately raised $213,285 for Positive Tomorrows, fueling them to continue changing generations across OKC.
Not Your Average Joe (2023)
Not Your Average Joe (NYAJ) is a chain of local coffee shops that employs people with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. STUCO chose NYAJ because of their specific goal to build a new location in Edmond.
“Right now, after you graduate high school, about 82% of people with disabilities don’t have a job. And if you don’t have a disability, that percentage is more around 2-4%,” NYAJ manager Ethan Sellers said in an interview with previous Howler Copy Editor Channing Hill.
Santa Fe raised $202,082 for NYAJ. Unfortunately, an Edmond location was never built; however, they paired with Stella Nova Edmond to continue their mission.
Foster Care and Adoptive Association of Oklahoma (2024)
In 2024, STUCO chose Foster Care and Adoptive Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) as the DWDW recipient. FCAO’s mission is to provide families with foster and adoptive children with resources and support.
“We are so filled with gratitude to be picked by Santa Fe,” Herrian expressed to the crowd at the final DWDW 2024 assembly. “This partnership means the world to us.”
Santa Fe raised $204,060 for FCAO as they continue to serve the people of Oklahoma today.
Keaton’s Kindness Club (2025)
Last year, Keaton’s Kindness Club (K-Club) was the chosen DWDW recipient. K-Club was founded when a young boy with cancer, Keaton, and his family started a kindness club with him as president. Keaton unfortunately passed away at the age of eight, but his family continued his legacy as they continued to throw parties for other children battling cancer.
“I hope you guys really feel that no matter what you did this week, it does make an impact and it does make a difference,” K-Club Executive Director Holly Barrón said to the DWDW 2025 final assembly crowd. “Thank you for loving our family and for everything you’ve done for us.”
By the end of the week, Santa Fe had raised $233,229 for K-Club, supplying them with everything they need to continue throwing kindness parties and even providing scholarships for childhood cancer survivors.
These are just some of the many DWDW recipients from over the years, some of which also include the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma, Autism Oklahoma and Hearts for Hearing. To view the full list, click here.
