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KVC Health Systems – Groovy Virtual Gala

Shelley and Evan Howe served as chairmen of KVC Health Systems’ Groovy Virtual Gala. The November 13th event was a celebration of the organization’s 50 years of service to children and their families. Guests enjoyed the 1970’s-themed event at home, complete with a “Funky Epiphany” cocktail, auctions, celebrity appearances, and lots of period music. Proceeds support the children and families served by KVC through foster care, adoption, in-home support, behavioral health, and much more.

Bailey Cormack and Rick Clancy
The kit to make the “Funky Epiphany” signature cocktail
Chairman Shelley Howe and Traci Jackson showed off hand-painted masks by Michael Savage.
Jenny Howard and Jeff Jensen
Kim and Ed Stevens
Gala production at Platinum Studios
Surprise boxes were delivered to lucky winners.

Also featured in the December 19, 2020 issue of The Independent

 

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