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Saint Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary – 24th Biennial Holly Ball

Saint Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary hosted the 24th Biennial Holly Ball on December 4th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza.  Guests enjoyed cocktails, a gourmet dinner, and dancing to the tunes of Galaxy.  Caren Nelsen and Cacki Smith served as co-chairmen.  Proceeds from the event benefited the Emergency Department of Saint Luke’s Hospital.

Also featured in the January 22nd issue of The Independent Magazine
Photo Credit: Dean Shepard

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Holly Ball co-chairmen: Mrs. Les Smith and Mrs. Craig Nelsen


25_DSC3545Mr. and Mrs. Tom Twyman with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dean

30_DSC3554Mr. and Mrs. David Launder, Dr. Kenneth Huber, Mrs. Tom Wagstaff and Mr. Wagstaff, Saint Luke’s Hospital board president

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horner, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Spradley, Saint Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary president; Mr. and Mrs. Asher Langworthy

 

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