Article: Area Firms Abandon Formal Wear

It's almost time again to get out the blue jeans _ Levis, of course _ and maybe an Oklahoma-made Mo Betta shirt, and start planning to abandon the formal office wear for the Casual Day of United Cerebral Palsy of Oklahoma on a Friday in June.

That date is June 17 this year. More than 50 companies already have signed up to participate, with expectations of another 100 to join them, said Cheryl Schmitz, associate director of United Cerebral Palsy of Oklahoma.

Employees of participating Oklahoma City companies receive a "Casual Day" button for a $5 donation, plus a few freebies, such as coupons for eats and drinks from some of the sponsors. Those sponsors are Harry's American Grill and ...

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