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Cheers to Volunteers! – Derrick Dydell

Derrick Dydell started volunteering for The Whole Person in September of 2014 and has held many roles since. He is the go-to guy for anything that needs to be done, including moving furniture at events, advocating with consumers in Jefferson City, assisting with voter registration activities, and much more.

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Cecilia Singletary and Derrick Dydell enjoyed The Whole Person’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Robert Archuleta, Cecilia Singletary and Derrick Dydell attended a disability advocacy training session.

Additional photos featured in the October 29, 2016 issue

 

Features

A LIFE FULFILLED: Entrepreneur finds joy in the arts and a knack for giving 

Several aspects of Benny Lee’s formative years in Taiwan became driving forces in his life, and engendered curiosity, toughness, and positivity that continue to inspire him to this day.  The…

Connections – Chris Constant

Chris Constant is a beautifully complicated man, yet so very humble and charming, it’s almost hard to believe that so many talents and qualities exist in just one soft-spoken man.…

Children’s Mercy Kansas City – Volunteer Appreciation Month

As Children’s Mercy Kansas City celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, they would like to highlight some of the many volunteers who help the hospital run smoothly. With more than…

MOCSA – 30th annual Community Luncheon

Survivor Sarah Klein will be the keynote speaker at the 30th annual Community Luncheon to benefit MOCSA on May 1st at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.…