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Children’s Mercy Hospital – Red Hot Night Gala 2025

Guests gathered to “Break Thru” in hope for the future at the 21st annual Red Hot Night Gala, benefiting Children’s Mercy’s Illuminate Mental Health Initiative. Beth and Andrew Azan and Jennifer and Rob Welker were the honorary co-chairs, and Bev Weber and Matt Twyman were the event co-chairs. The February 1st event was held in the Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, a gourmet dinner, auctions, and dancing to Twice on Sunday. Colleen Wolfe and Dante Hall were the emcees, and Tanna Guthrie was the auctioneer. 

Michael Condon, Red Hot Night board president; celebrated with Children’s Mercy Hospital Board Member Bill and Becky Krueger after they won a live auction package.
Diane Gallagher, Children’s Mercy board president; and Terrance Gallagher with Jillian Gallagher
Red Hot Night Board Members: (Seated) Erick Lowe, Tom McVey, Kim Warren, Bev Weber, event co-chair; Willie Lanier, Anne Richter, Rachel Whaley, and Michael Kopper (standing) Rick Walden, Sara Holmes, Gerry Vire, Christine Murray, Richard Green, Jennifer Mitchell, Cristin Frederick, Michael Condon, Red Hot Night board president; Caitlin Waters, Luke Abkes, Julee Koncak, Kris Carlgreen, Megan Armstrong, Matt Twyman, event co-chair; and John McLaughlin
Joe and Lindsay Podrebarac, Julee Koncak, Red Hot Night board member; and Bret Koncak, Stephanie Hetherington, Brandy Miner, Jason Hetherington, Jordan and Aaron Ott, and Katherine and August Patterson

Featured in the April 19, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Chris Crum and Kyle Rivas

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