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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Kids Night Out

More than 1,400 guests enjoyed Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s Kids Night Out event at the Overland Park Convention Center. The April 12th gala featured a fabulous performance by Diana Ross, along with cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Paul Thomas was the honorary chairman, and Andy Burczyk served as the chairman.

Abby Eden, emcee; and Tyler Curry

 

Casey Claps, Jake Jacobson and Michael and Julie Levine

 

Diana Ross performed for the sold-out crowd.

 

Boy & Girls Clubs Youth Kimori P., RaMya T., KaeShawn S., and TaNiyha R. flanked Diana Ross, special guest star.

Also featured in the May 25, 2019 issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

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