The Whole Person – Celebration Awards Luncheon
On August 16th, The Whole Person’s Celebration Awards Luncheon will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Michael Hingson, best-selling author; is the featured speaker. Joseph Matovu will receive The Paul H. Levy Founders Award, Centric Projects and 360 Architecture will receive Corporate Awards, David Jones will receive the Individual Award, and Governor Jay Nixon will receive the Civic Leader Award. The Whole Person’s mission is to assist people with disabilities to live independently.
Also featured in the July 27th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: The Michael Hingson Group
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Featured Speaker Michael Hingson, blind since birth, survived the attacks on September 11th with the help of his guide dog, Roselle. |
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