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JDRF – Dream Gala

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the setting for the JDRF Dream Gala on May 4th. The Rick and Cathy Baier Foundation hosted the event, which featured a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, and Fund A Cure. This year’s event raised more than two million dollars to transform the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes.

Jeanette Prenger with Becky and Brett Gordon

 

Jeff Lamberti, Lance Gorsuch, Jim Hennahane, Jay Rick, Patrick Pheffer, Angela Klappa, Nan Whalen, Lisa Gorsuch, Anne Lamberti, and Rhonda Hennahane

 

Laura Fey, Anita Newton, Lynn McIntosh, and Chrys Sullivan

 

Dennis and Debi Eskie with Erin and Fred Merrill

Also featured in the June 22, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Gary Rohman Photography

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…