On April 26th, Rose Brooks Center hosted its wonderful Cabaret at Loews Kansas City Hotel, featuring Eboni Fnndren. Cabaret Chairs Stephanie and Will Talbert led the event, with Diane and Bob Johnson serving as honorary chairs. Former CEO Susan Miller was honored with the Shirley Bush Helzberg Cabaret Legacy Award for her 25 years of transformational leadership and dedication to survivors and the organization.
Honorary Chair Diane Johnson and Susan Miller, honoreeEvent Chairs Stephanie and Will TalbertEboni Fondren entertained the guests.Jeremy Davis, Lindsey Cole, Philip Cole, Chad Douthit, Tanya Draper Douthit, Rose Brooks Center; Aaron Wynhausen, Anne Hershewe, Becca Craig, Iris Edelen, Patrick Jacquinot, Ethan Evans, and Libby Marden, board member (Seated) Taylor Coleman, Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr., and Shirley Helzberg (standing) Ryan Bush, Paul A. Bush, Jeanine Bush, Spencer Bush, Terry Bush, Sonja Shaffer, Doug Shaffer, Megan Caywood, Collin Caywood, Kathy Scaglia, and Liz ZellerLisa Fleming, Rose Brooks Center
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