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Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon

May 9th is the date for Life Unlimited’s annual Hats Off to Mothers luncheon. Jeanette Prenger is serving as the chairman of the event which will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. The event celebrates mothers who have demonstrated the remarkable ability to balance family life, personal achievement, and service to our community. Congratulations to the 2025 honorees, Renny Arensberg, Lesley Elwell, Amy Embry, Lisa Ginter, Sandy Johnson, Michelle Kay, Julie Riggle McKee, Suzanne Shank, and Mina Steen.Proceeds benefit Life Unlimited’s mission to support people with disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities. 

Michelle Kay and Mina Steen
Sandy Johnson, Lisa Ginter, Lesley Elwell, and Suzanne Shank
Jeanette Prenger; chairman, Amy Embry, Julie Riggle McKee, and Renny Arensberg

Featured in the March 8, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Strauss Peyton Portrait Studio

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