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Police Foundation of Kansas City – A Call for Backup

The third annual A Call for Backup, a benefit for the Police Foundation of Kansas City, will be held on February 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Christy and Bill Gautreaux will serve as the honorary chairmen, and Dayton Moore will be the keynote speaker. The Police Foundation’s mission is to raise funds for equipment that reduces crime but could not be obtained otherwise by the Department within its existing budget.

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Don and Jean Wagner, steering committee members; Officer Jermaine Garth and Terry Brady, steering committee member; smiled for the camera in front of the KCPD armored vehicle.
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Ron Fletcher, steering committee member; Officer Jermaine Garth, and Alan Atterbury, Major Rick Smith and Todd Graves, steering committee members; posed with the KCPD robot.

Additional photos featured in the December 10, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

 

Features

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…