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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope

April 16th was the date for Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope breakfast. Cathi and David Brain were the honorary chairmen. More than 1,100 guests attended the event that raised funds to train and support more volunteers to serve abused and neglected children under court protection. John Holt served as the emcee.

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Kevin Collins and Katie Heschmeyer
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Board Members Collin Thomas, Greg Adams, Kelly McCambridge, and Tony Brown, board president; with Martha Gershun, Jackson County CASA

 

Also featured in the May 30, 2015 issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit: Tracie Lansing Photography

 

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