On May 1st, MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault) welcomed nearly 1,000 guests to its annual Community Luncheon, which was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Stacy King served as honorary chair, and Gretchen Hayes served as event chair, both instrumental in raising funds to support the mission of improving the lives of those impacted by sexual assault and abuse and to prevent sexual violence in our community.
Paige Ruzicka, Anna Diaz, Julie Sayers, Melissa Morley, Ian Crawford, and Carole Olliveierre(Seated) Patty Kincaid and Carol Blumel (standing) Carolyn Law, Kelly Kincaid, Angie Blumel, and Shelly WhitmanBritni Kalbfleisch, Susan Kiger, Carolyn and Joe Cordle, and Starlyn RitterFrank Keck(Seated) Frank and Helen Wewers, Jamila Weaver and Dr. Michael Weaver (standing) Virginia Phillips, Jean Rosenthal, Jessi Bixler, Chad Bixler, and Debbie MellDebbie Frederiksen, Lindsay Robbins, Ashton Wells, Hattie Saltzman, Kassie Sands, Caroline Seitz, and River Row (out of camera range) Kate Schwaller, all with MOCSA
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