High Aspirations – 5th Annual Mentors Challenge
Gayle and Bruce Krigel and Leisa and Ralph Reid are serving as co-chairmen of the 5th Annual Mentors Challenge, a benefit for High Aspirations. The November 17th event will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. High Aspirations is a prevention-based mentoring program that serves young African American men in Our Town, ages eight through 18.
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| Bill Dunn, Jr., honoree; Leisa and Ralph Reid, co-chairmen; Henry Wash, High Aspirations; and Bruce and Gayle Krigel, co-chairmen |
Also featured in the October 17, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Maxx Lamb
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