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B.E. Smith Family Center – 40th Anniversary Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy

November 10th was the date for the 40th Anniversary Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy. The event, a benefit for the B.E. Smith Family Center, was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Nan and Doug Smith were the event chairs. Amy Milroy, B.E. Smith Family Center, was honored with the 2022 Richard V. Edmonds Award for Exemplary Service. Jennifer and Rex Hudler served as the emcees. Dancers from the Kansas City Ballet performed selections from The Nutcracker. Auctioneer George Nigro and his team ensured the bids kept going up, up, up!

Trinity Santoro and Ian Anderson-Conlon, Kansas City Ballet

 

Honoree Amy Milroy, B.E. Smith Family Center; with Michael Knecht, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

 

Robin Fortin-Cline and Steve Cline, AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation board member

 

Dr. David Finkle, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission; and Dr. Johanna Finkle

Featured in the December 17, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Tiffany Matson

 

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