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The Most Wanted Auction 2016

The Most Wanted Auction, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, was held on December 3rd at The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. More than 1,000 guests enjoyed bidding on once-in-a-lifetime auction packages designed by the 37 honorees. The Most Wanted Auction raised a record breaking amount in 2016 – Congratulations to the top three honorees!


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Rob Welker

President & Partner Hoefer Wysocki Architecture

$43,775




Jennifer & Jake Lyon

Jennifer: VP of Investor Relations Kansas City Area Development Council

Jake: Senior Loss Control Consultant Lockton

$33,619


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Ann Blalock

Business Development Consultant Lockton

$19,195


Colin and KC Wolf
Honoree Colin Potter had some help on stage from KC Wolf.
Ryan Wilcott
The Golden Ticket winner selected Honoree Ryan Wilcott’s Napa Valley Package. Ryan is pictured with Erica Ostroski, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City.
Honorees on stage
The 2016 Most Wanted Honorees celebrated a record-breaking event.
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Adam Miller, honoree
Ann Blalock
Honoree Ann Blalock and Tanna Guthrie, emcee
Chandra and Edgar
Edgar Palacios and Chandra Clark, honorees
Paiting
Artist Michael Debus painted live at the event.

 

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