Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon
The Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 10th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Patricia Scott is the chairman. The event will honor ten mothers in the Kansas City area who have the remarkable ability to balance family life, personal achievement and civic engagement. Proceeds from the Luncheon benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City.
Also featured in the April 6th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton
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Kay Barnes | Lynne Brown |
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Erin Crapser | Peggy Dunn |
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Dr. Carol Fabian | Mary Lou Jaramillo |
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Dr. Brenda Smith | Barbara Spilker |
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Dr. Michella M. Stiles | Ursula Terrasi |
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