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The 2023 KVC Gala

The KVC Gala was held at The Abbott on May 5th. Margaux Blackwell and Kathy Woodward were the co-chairs for the event, which celebrated Cinco de Mayo. Dia Wall and Kevin Holmes served as the emcees. Guests enjoyed flavorful refreshments, a variety of live auction packages, a photo booth, the skills of a caricature artist, and the musical stylings of Lost Wax. The proceeds are earmarked for programs for children and families in crisis.   

(Seated) Kathy Woodward, co-chair; and Ken and Beth Nichols (standing) Phil Woodward, Lauri Jones, David Stofer, and Brad Boers

 

Ron Stricker, auctioneer

 

Lost Wax entertained the guests.

 

Ryan and Krystal Speier, Gretchen and Chad Anderson, and Dr. Vishal Adma

 

Angela Hedrick, Linda Bass, and Danielle Bartelli

 

John and Lori Barnes

 

Kevin Holmes and Dia Wall, emcees

 

David Stofer, Lauri Jones, and Dori and Brad Boers

 

Margaux Blackwell, co-chair; Renny Arensberg, and Kathy Woodward, co-chair

 

Chase Elliott, Vaughn Burkholder, and Bobby Eklofe

 

Jenna West and Lori Holmes

 

(Seated) Lauren Waldberg, PJ Woodward, Allison Davis, Rhian Pritchard, Jen Worsley, and Zoe Brewer (standing) Jackson Brett, George Nigro, and Matt Shapiro

 

Kathy Woodward and Margaux Blackwell, co-chairs

 

Cristina Simmons, Regina Lindell, and Jodi Foerschler

 

John and Kathy Roney, Susannah Sotos, and Co-chair Margaux and Tim Blackwell

 

(Seated) Nate Hughes, Colleen Hughes, and Cori Drouhard (standing) Justin Randall, McKenzie Randall, Braden Hollinger, Lisa Winchester, and Anna Van Brunt

Featured in the June 10, 2023 issue of The Independent. 

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