Truman Medical Center – Fashion for a Cause
April 5th was the date for Truman Medical Center’s Fashion For A Cause in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Julie Cheslik and Paul Black were the honorary chairmen, and Amy and David Embry served as the chairmen. Carson Kressley, Emmy-award winning television star, hosted the premier fashion event where ready-to-wear and couture fashions from 10 local retailers lined the runway. Proceeds benefited women’s health and oncology care at Truman Medical Centers.
Also featured in the May 18th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Branden Hughes and David Riffel
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| Kristen Lewis and Abby Albers |
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| Jeanette Prenger and Jim Dawson, TMC Charitable Foundation | KaMeia Musgrove |
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| Nancy Forlenza, Terri Thomas and Gina Freeman |
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| Jim and Katie Gerson | Wynne Winter, Carson Kressley, host; and Andie Weisz |
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