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SUMMARY:National Kidney Foundation - 2026 Great Plates Celebration
DESCRIPTION:2026 Great Plates Celebration\nThis mouthwatering social event brings together a collection of local chefs and their delectable creations for one amazing evening. The evening will feature chef and cocktail samplings\, live and silent auctions\, and a showcase of patient stories. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease\, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient’s experience\, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care\, dialysis\, and transplantation.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/national-kidney-foundation-2026-great-plates-celebration/
LOCATION:The Oliver\, 1321 W 13th St.\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64102
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Snowden - National Kidney Foundation":MAILTO:tori.snowden@kidney.org
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SUMMARY:Operation Breakthrough - Big Dreams/Bright Futures
DESCRIPTION:Big Dreams/Bright Futures\nEnjoy a delicious meal\, cocktails\, entertainment by our children\, and hundreds of auction items. Summer casual attire. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization provides a safe\, loving\, and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy\, emergency aid\, and education.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/operation-breakthrough-big-dreams-bright-futures-2/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Duckett":MAILTO:leed@operationbreakthrough.org
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SUMMARY:Midwest Innocence Project - Faces of Innocence
DESCRIPTION:Faces of Innocence\nThe annual\, signature fundraising evening will feature hors d’oeuvres\, cocktails\, raffle prizes\, games\, and photo opportunities. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization works to free innocent people from prison\, support and empower them after release\, and reform policy and legislation to prevent wrongful convictions.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/midwest-innocence-project-faces-of-innocence/
LOCATION:The Midland Theatre\, 1228 Main Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tish Sjuts":MAILTO:tsjuts@themip.org
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