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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – 28th annual Kids Night Out

Thomas Rhett took the stage for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s 28th annual Kids Night Out celebration on April 13th at the Overland Park Convention Center! Board Member Andy Burczyk led the fun-filled night as event chair. More than 1,600 guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, presentations, and dancing the night away to the fabulous music of Thomas Rhett. Proceeds support the Clubs to provide top-quality programs and great futures to more than 1,000 area youth each day.

John and Kathy Nesselrode, Jeff Wagner, Shauna Olson, and Heather Wagner

 

Jason Roth, Boys & Girls Clubs of GKC; with Shelagh Montgomery and Bill Schafer

 

(Seated) Board Chair Scott and Mandy McVicker, Leigh and Steve Eck, and Dustin and Lindsey Walton (standing) Craig and Lauren Hulse and Maggie and Robert Streb

 

Casee Eisele celebrated her win in the live auction!

 

(Seated) Jackie Burczyk, Connie Cargin, Trisha Hunt, Tom Cargin, Doug Hunt, and Shaun Oglesby (standing) Event Chair Andy Burczyk, board member; Drew and Andrea Burczyk, and Nicole Oglesby

 

Tina Schier, Thomas Rhett, special guest performer; and Rick Schier

Featured in the May 18, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Mark McDonald

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