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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope Luncheon

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon was held on March 31st at Ritz Charles. CASA volunteers Amy Fowler, David Platt and Marty Swayze were honored at the event. Proceeds support CASA to raise funds to recruit and train volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children under court protection in Our Town.

Seated l to r Ashlie Staats, Jen Zing, Jennifer Fallon, Julie Serati, Tammy Jordan; Standing, left to right Theresa Montgomery, Amanda Sheff, Marti Lansford, Lisa Cummings, Heather Johnson
Seated) Ashlie Staats, Jen Zing, Jennifer Fallon, Julie Serati, and Tammy Jordan (standing) Theresa Montgomery, Amanda Sheff, Marti Lansford, Lisa Cummings, and Heather Johnson
Emcee Patrick Fazio of KSHB-TV and Executive Director Lois Rice
Emcee Patrick Fazio with Lois Rice, CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties

Also featured in the May 14, 2016 issue 
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