JDRF – Dream Gala
May 10th was the date for the JDRF Dream Gala. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, Fund A Cure, and dancing to the tunes of Atlantic Express at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.
Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent
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Dawn Heshion and Rick Austin |
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Dr. and Mrs. Darren Perry |
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Auctioneer Mark Schenfeld and Youth Ambassador Natalie McEntire assisted with the Fund A Cure. |
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Leigh Colbert and Bobby Love II |
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