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American Heart Association – Heart & Stroke Ball

March 1st was the date for American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Ball. Linda and John Nobles and Peggy and Dr. Michael Borkon were the co-chairmen. More than 1,000 guests enjoyed cocktails, a gourmet dinner, auctions, and an after-hours party with music by The Patrick Lentz Band at the Kansas City Convention Center.  

Also featured in the April 19th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  Bob Compton Photography

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Michael and Barbie Nolte
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Auctioneer Jeff Randall got the crowd excited about the live auction.
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Rosemary Soli, Ida Mae Long and Kamal Mikhail
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Co-chairman Dr. Michael Borkon introduced the video.
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The Patrick Lentz Band entertained guests at the after-hours Pulse Party.

 

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