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Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis

Heather and Jean-Paul Wong were chairmen of the sixth annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis at Carriage Club. Guests enjoyed a cocktail party, dinner and auctions on Friday night, followed by Kansas City’s Premier Pro Tennis Tournament on Saturday. Proceeds support The Genesis School, a charter school in the urban core that serves high-risk youth and is well known for its inner-city tennis program.

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Sam and Anh Sul with Zahir and Danette Dhillo
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Ray Kowalik with Diane and Terry Hedrick
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Tennis ball cookies were served up to guests on each table.
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Julie and Keith Connor

Also featured in the August 22, 2015 issue of The Independent

 

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