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Newhouse – Imagine a Day Gala

Kansas City’s oldest domestic violence shelter, Newhouse, held its annual fundraiser, Imagine a Day Gala, on November 9th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Lindsey Murphy and Annemijn Steele were the event co-chairs, and Dr. Marjorie Williams, Jami Pryor, Danelle Adams Bender, Sarah Ross, Stephanie Robinson, Kathryn Ashley, Jennifer Miller, and Dr. Kirsten Brown Persley were the honorary co-chairs. More than 1,300 guests gathered for the event, which supports survivors and families. 

Survivors unite!
(Front row) Vicki Fitch, Moira Holland, Courtney Thomas, Newhouse; Jessica Colby, and Cynthia Falls (back row) Matt Fitch, Jeff Thomas, and Patrick Colby
Shon Ruffin, Paula Saunders, and Seyko Groves
Heather Figueroa, Kimberly Sligh, and Natalie Meredith
Emcees Darron Story and Rae Daniel
Courtney Thomas, Newhouse
Bryan and Jen Zingg with Annette and Tyler Cundith
Thomas and Jenn Miller
Lisa Watson with Michelle and Greg Hart

Featured in the December 14, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Jerry Chavez Photography, Dan Williams, and Rob Khafizov

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