The University of Kansas Hospital – 13th annual Treads & Threads
September 5th was the date for The University of Kansas Hospital’s 13th annual Treads & Threads at the Kansas Speedway. Proceeds support personalized cancer treatment, including genetic counseling and a new palliative care suite at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated center.
Also featured in the October 18th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald
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Jeff Wright, The University of Kansas Hospital; Charlie Sunderland and Angie Pelaccio |
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Guests enjoyed libations and fabulous bites from some of Our Town’s best restaurants. |
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Ketel One Vodka provided two ice luges for partygoers to enjoy. |
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Bob Page, The University of Kansas Hospital; and Barbara and Dr. Romano Delcore, The University of Kansas Hospital |
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Fabulous fireworks capped off an amazing evening. |
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The crowd rocked to the tunes of Gavin DeGraw, featured performer. |
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