YMCA – Cheers for Challenger
The sixth annual Cheers for Challenger wine tasting and auction was held September 16th at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Local sports celebrities, including Royals pitcher Bruce Chen and former Chief’s quarterback Trent Green attended to show their support. Jenny Burkhead served as chairman. Proceeds benefited the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger program that gives kids and young adults with special needs an opportunity to play sports. Funds from the event will help expand the YMCA Sports Complex, including the Trent Green Family Field.
Also featured in the October 27th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Myla Tosatto
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| Doug Flory and Greg Westbrook | Mark Coulter, Shari Coulter Ford and David Thomas, YMCA |
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| Julie and Trent Green, Teresa White, Challenger board chairman; and Karma Jolley, Challenger athlete | Theresa and John Prue |
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