Heart champion Dr. Robin Singh to lead 2026 OKC Heart Ball
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2026 — 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.
The campaign will culminate at the 2026 OKC Heart Ball, Friday, April 10 at the First Americans Museum. The ball carries the theme “That’s Amore” and will entail dinner, entertainment, a live auction and opportunities to support lifesaving work across the region.
Singh said his passion for the mission is deeply rooted in both his personal life and his professional career.
“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.,” said Singh. “As a relatively new transplant to Oklahoma City, aligning with the AHA provided an incredible opportunity to engage locally and make a meaningful contribution to our society.”
A native of Little Rock, Ark., Singh completed his undergraduate studies at Duke University before earning his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed residency at the University of Louisville, served as chief cardiology fellow at the University of South Florida and completed his clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has also co‑authored a book chapter on atrial fibrillation ablation.
Singh currently serves on the American Heart Association-OKC board of directors and is active with the Norman Regional Health Foundation.
Mark Fried, executive director of the American Heart Association-OKC, said Singh’s leadership will elevate the campaign’s reach and impact.
“Dr. Singh brings extraordinary dedication to cardiovascular health and a genuine commitment to our community,” said Fried. “His passion, insight and vision make him an exceptional leader for the 2026 OKC Heart Ball and the entire Heart of OKC movement.”
Singh said he hopes to inspire individuals and organizations across Oklahoma City to invest in health equity and cardiovascular wellness.
“Any contribution of time or resources is deeply valued,” he said. “Together, we can achieve our collective goals and make a lasting impact.”
The event is also an opportunity to recognize the family of Zach Doran, a teen from Mustang who collapsed during an MMA sparring session at a private gym on March 3, 2024, and later died after the facility was found to have no automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site. His father, Jason Doran, a coach and longtime advocate for youth athletes, 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 — at least 16 so far — and by working with lawmakers to advance legislation that would require AEDs in all private gyms. The effort, driven by the belief that immediate access to an AED could improve survival in sudden cardiac emergencies, has become a way for Zach’s family to channel their grief into lifesaving change.
Proceeds will be used to further the Association’s Nation of Lifesavers, an initiative to ensure teens and adults can learn about CPR and AED use, share that knowledge with friends and family and engage employers, policymakers, philanthropists and others to create support for this cause.
More information is available at heart.org/OKCHeartBall or by emailing Star Wolfe at Star.Wolfe@heart.org.
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