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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion

January 30th was the date for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenge Your Fashion event at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rex Hudler and Steven St. John served as emcees. Proceeds support the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger adaptive program for kids with diverse abilities.

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Rex Hudler had a wonderful time with his son, Cade Hudler.
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Miss Kansas Alexis Trout and Challenger athlete Jadyn Biermann
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W4-DSC_0619Michel and Mike Kaiser

Additional photos featured in the March 19, 2016 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Myla Tosatto

 

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