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The Children’s Place – Angels’ Gala

April 6th was the date for the Angel Board’s Angels’ Gala, a benefit for The Children’s Place, which was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. More than 800 guests enjoyed celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Children’s Place. Lynsey Jager and Melissa Batz were the Gala co-chairmen, and Abby Eden served as the emcee.

Laurie Warwick, Ann Crampton, Amanda Lambright, Ericka Duker, and Anne Graves

 

Ann Thomas, The Children’s Place; with Dr. Phyliss and Robert Bernstein, honorary chairmen

 

Dr. Arlis and Suzanne Wood, Ann Thomas, The Children’s Place; and Jane Heide

 

Rita Shelton, Melissa Rawe, Claire Kolze, Ann Stevenson, John Lankard, and Amy Segura

 

Audrey Lampert with Dr. Phyliss and Robert Bernstein, honorary chairmen

 

Melissa Batz, Gala co-chairman; and Jen Call

Also featured int the May 25, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Expressions Photography

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