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Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri – THE event

Sharon Hoffman, Ursula Terrasi, Sandy Geduldig, and Kristin Amend served as co-chairmen of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri’s THE event on October 16th at Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners. Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show; was the keynote speaker. The inaugural Suzanne E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Harry S. Jonas, and Sharon Hoffman was honored with the inaugural PPKM Champion Award.

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Guests enjoyed tastings from delish! catering and events.
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Sharon Greenwood, Donna Katz and Adele Levi
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Janet Loebel and Pedro Irigonegaray
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Chris Murrell, Count On Swinging’ Band; with Dr. Stephen and Jean Gordon
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Additional photos also featured in the December 12, 2015 issue 
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography and Shari Hartbauer

 

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