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In addition to receiving 26 issues of The Independent Kansas City’s Journal of Society, your subscription will include our annual publication, the Charitable Events Calendar and a subscription to our e-newsletter, The Insider. Questions about your current subscription? Contact Laura Gabriel at 816-471-2800.

WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Celebration

The Women’s Sports Awards Celebration kicked off WIN for KC’s 25th anniversary celebration. The February 8th event was held at the Kansas City Convention Center. Carrie Fry Robinson, Sania Cay, Jackie Frost, Bernadette Wagner, Tatsiana Khvitsko, and 15 former WIN for KC board chairmen were honored for their huge impact on women and girls in sports. More than 2,000 guests enjoyed listening to a conversation between Special Guests Simone Biles, Olympic gymnast; and Holly Rowe, ESPN.

Cate Conrad, Campbell Alldredge, Simone Biles, special guest; and Lily Jane Morrissey

 

Morgan Skinner, Neva Longhofer, Kailey Wink, Grace Lovett, Maggie Schutt, Quinn Weakley, and Monica Bates

 

(Front row) Kathy Nelson, Babette Macy, Patti Streeper, Sarah Morris, Wendy Hagemann, Robin Sterneck, Anne St. Peter, Kathleen Kunkler, Janet Justus, Lisa Pelofsky, Pam Sloan, Brenda VanLengen, Susan True, Janet Calandro, and Jessica Blubaugh (back row) Abe Coleman

 

Angela Hurt, Holly Rowe, special guest; Simone Biles, special guest; and Lisa Ginter

Additional photos featured in the March 16, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Laura Fitzgibbons and WIN for KC

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…