Cheryl Cartner has been a dedicated volunteer with the Love Fund for Children for more than 20 years. She has spearheaded many committees and fundraisers and has been a huge supporter for the children. She has served as president of the Love Fund League and volunteered in the office once a week for six years. […]

Red Hot Night, benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is set for February 2nd in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. The event will feature cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and entertainment by The Party Crashers. Beth and David Fowler and Beth and Pat McCown will serve as the honorary co-chairmen. Also featured […]

JDRF’s Dream Gala is set for May 4th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The gala will feature dinner, silent and live auctions and live entertainment by The Zippers. Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh will serve as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the December 15th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Lyndon Wade […]

Dr. Edward “Ted” Higgins has been a devoted vascular surgeon in the Kansas City community and a tireless advocate for improving health here in Our Town. He has previously served as president for the Research Medical Center staff, and chairman of The Research Foundation where he currently serves as a board member. Dr. Ted Higgins […]

August 24th is the date for the 2013 Kansas City Hospice House Angel Gala. Guests will enjoy dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro are the co-chairmen. Also featured in the December 8th issue of The Independent Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro, co-chairmen  

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 20th Annual Grants Award Luncheon will be held on December 7th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is the keynote speaker. Martina is an inspiring and vocal advocate for equal rights. She has spent much of her career overcoming prejudices and stereotypes and […]

The American Heart Association’s 2013 Go Red for Women Half Day for Your Heart event will be held on April 19th. Gina Danner and Kathy Koehler will serve as the co-chairmen. Gina and Kathy are deeply committed to our community and to helping improve the heart health of women.  Also featured in the November 24th issue 

A Night Under the Stars is the theme of Pembroke Hill’s 2013 Auction, set for February 23rd at Starlight Theatre. The Auction will feature delicious cocktails and dinner, as well as live and silent auctions. The event began in 1988 and raises funds to support school programs, financial aid and faculty professional development. Julie Morris, Jennifer Bailey and […]

Sue Bollman has been dedicated to helping the youth at Ozanam for more than a decade. Sue supports the clerical staff, volunteers for the Golf Classic  every year and works hard on the gala auction committee. She also donates quilts for the Ozanam youth that she makes with the quilting group at her church. Also featured in […]

The 39th Annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas will be held on January 19th and preparations are already in full swing. Five addressing parties were hosted recently around Town by Connie Euston, Jeni Haake, Courtney Sprague, Jeannine Wilkerson, and the Mothers of the Young Children’s group at St. Michael the Archangel Parish.  Proceeds from […]

Plan to attend the December 6th Dreaming Big in Downtown Kansas City event to benefit Crossroads Academy of Kansas City. Visit crossroadsacademykc.org for more information. Also featured in the November 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Allie Coyle Photography

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 20th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon will be held on December 7th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Karen and Mike Herman will serve as the honorary chairmen, and Martina Navratilova is the keynote speaker. Also featured in the November 10th issue of The Independent

The Lyric Opera Circle will present The 2013 Lyric Opera Ball, “The Phantom Ball,” on April 19th at Bartle Hall. Anne and Howard Elsberry are the honorary chairmen, and Barbara Spilker is serving as the chairman. Guests will enjoy breathtaking ambiance, magnificent music and entertainment, dinner and dancing, and a premier silent auction. Also featured in the […]

St. Teresa’s Academy Auction, Swinging on a Star, swings into town on November 17th. Larry Moore will be the emcee. Auction organizers met recently to finalize preparations for the annual gala, which includes a gourmet dinner and live and silent auctions. Also featured in the November 10th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Wilborn (Seated) […]

The Gift of Hope, A Night of Giving will be held on January 26th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown hosted by Kansas City Young Matrons. The evening will include cocktails, a sit-down dinner, a live auction and dancing to KOKOMO. Proceeds will support Hope Faith Ministries, a day center for the […]

Clark Fisher, a retired chief engineer from TWA; has been volunteer teaching science to fourth graders for 20 years. The 94-year-old resident of Claridge Court retirement community in Prairie Village began teaching through the Society of Automotive Engineers’ volunteer program. His class covers topics such as acceleration, gravity, aeronautics, electricity, inertia, and motion.  Also featured […]

Linda Jordan was elected recently to become the new Board President for The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Linda is excited to provide leadership for the Foundation toward its mission to enhance and improve financial self-sufficiency in a comprehensive way for women and girls in our community. The Foundation is also excited to welcome […]

The 39th Annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas will be held on January 19th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Judy and Bob Hoehn are the honorary presidents, and Jeanne and Charlie Haake are the presidents. Guests will enjoy an evening celebration with a cocktail reception, formal dinner and […]

The Greater Kansas City Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Kappa Holiday Homes Tour is set for December 4th and 5th. Four beautiful area homes in  Prairie Village, Mission Hills and Kansas City will open their doors for the 61st annual event. Guests will enjoy holiday-themed floral designs in each home from local florists and a Gift […]

Katie Dunn Fitzgerald enjoys serving as chairman of the board for the Mariner Foundation. She served on the Foundation Board for three years prior to becoming the chairman. The Foundation focuses on supporting and assisting underprivileged children in Our Town. Katie loves being a part of the organization because she is passionate about giving back […]

Christina Eldridge has been volunteering for the Medical Missions Foundation (MMF), an organization that sends teams of medical volunteers to developing countries around the world, since 2009 and has been the mission coordinator for the annual trip to Mali, West Africa for three years. She’s been in charge of recruiting the medical team, coordinating with […]