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Kids TLC – United for Kids

The 15th Annual United for Kids Gala was held on October 21st at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests enjoyed a safari-themed evening to help benefit KidsTLC. Linda Rumsey was the chairman, and Christia and Dustin Colquitt and Jeanne and Larry Gates served as the honorary co-chairmen.

Also featured in the January 21st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Dave Atkins

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Shelley Hill, Gala co-chairman; and Terry Boyd Donna and Tom Mertz
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Nancy Johns, Karen Blaich, KidsTLC volunteer of the year; Missy Wilson, and Kathy Edminster

 

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