Phoenix Family – 15th annual Un*Gala
April 27th was the date for Phoenix Family’s 15th annual Un*Gala, “Stories of Us: A Modern Fairy Tale,” at the Kansas City Convention Center. Jonathan Cohn was honored as the 2018 Distinguished Community Leader, and three residents were recognized with the Clifton R. Cohn Community Leader Award. Guests dressed as their favorite fairytale or storybook character and enjoyed signature cocktails, a gourmet dinner, auctions, and dancing in an enchanted forest.
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| Honoree Jonathan Cohn addressed the guests. |
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| Katie and Drew Komenda |
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| Heather Ober, Shalea Walter and Tyson Murphy |
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| Kimber Myers Givner, Phoenix Family; and Steve Givner |
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| The Stories of Us entrance |
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Also featured in the June 9, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography
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