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Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers

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The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center was the setting for Life Unlimited’s Hats Off to Mothers  on May 8th. With the theme of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the luncheon, chaired by Amy Embry, paid tribute to eight amazing local mothers while raising funds to support people with disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities.

Mary Beth Gentry, honoree; Amy Embry, luncheon chairman; and Stephanie O’Dear, honoree
Carmen Sabates with Wendy Melland
Kristina Klug-Sloan, Sandy Pummil, Bonne Illig, Cathy Janish, Collette Harrison, and Sue Gencarelli
(Seated) Lindsey Murphy, Kim Dulle, Adriana Flores, CiCi Rojas, and Kathy Nelson (standing) Angie McElhaney, Rosie Privitera Biondo, Jeanette Prenger, Mara Cohara, and Tracy Apperson
Lynne Weilert, Connie Mangiaracina, Sheila Jewell, Barbara Godfrey, honoree; and Stephanie Hawn
Barbara Godfrey, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Mary Beth Gentry, and Jenny Housley, honorees; Amy Embry, luncheon chairman; and Stephanie O’Dear, Marcia Lane, Pam Kramer, and Christy Gautreaux, honorees

Featured in the July 25, 2026 issue of The Independent.

Photo Credit: David Riffel

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