On February 28th, the 22nd annual Red Hot Night Gala was held in elegant fashion at the Kansas City Convention Center. Hosted by the Red Hot Night board and emceed by Matt Besler, the evening was thoughtfully planned by Gala Co-chairs Jennifer Mitchell and Jason Sanders. The event supported the Illuminate Mental Health Initiative, a bold effort focused on expanding access, advancing research, and bringing hope to children and teens navigating mental health challenges.
KC Flo entertained guests!Bev Weber, board member; Meagan Dowell, Caitlin Waters, board member; and Sam Waters, and Derek Dowell Olivia Chao, Addison Porter, Doris Rogers, Jon Porter, RHN board president; Dr. Ale Quiroga, Children’s Mercy; Andrew Teigen, Prescott Porter, and Walter Porter, Children’s Mercy board memberAdam and Danielle See, JT and Jill Purcell, Jennifer Mitchell, event co-chair; and Dave Mitchell, and Stephanie and Jeremy BrennemanLexi Belzer, Mary Schulte, honorary co-chair; Jonathan Antrim, and Stacey MillionThe incredible ballroom during the eventRed Hot Night Board Members: (Seated) Gerry Vire, Caitlin Waters, Kris Carlgren, Morgan Chaves Adcock, Megan Armstrong, Kim Warren, Jennifer Mitchell, event co-chair; Mara Sabatini, Jessica Larson, Scott Beckley, Bev Weber, and Cristen Frederick (standing) Luke Abkes, Megan Pence, Erick Lowe, Doris Rogers, Michael Condon, Dan Lumma, Tom McVey, Jason Sanders, event co-chair; Sara Holmes, Richard Green, John McLaughlin, Jon Porter, board president; and Julee KoncakDavid and Mary Schulte, honorary co-chairs; Jennifer Mitchell, event co-chair; Jon Porter, RHN board president; Dr. Ale Quiroga, Children’s Mercy; Jason Sanders, event co-chair; and Paula and Bryan Andres, honorary co-chairs
Featured in the April 18, 2026 issue of The Independent Photo credit: Kyle Rivas and Chris Crum
