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The Children’s Place – Angels’ Gala

The Angels’ Gala, a benefit for The Children’s Place, was held on April 29th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner, a live auction with the Nigro Brothers and dancing to Lost Wax. Susie Heddens and Deborah Quirk were the honorary co-chairmen, and Melissa Batz, Tracy Dillon, Lisa Hardy, Laura Jones, and Addie Perry served as the co-chairmen.

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Leslie and Jacob Bayer, Jr.
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Melissa Batz and Tracy Dillon
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A motorcycle donated by Rawhide Harley-Davidson and Van Trust Real Estate
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Ann and Jim Tinsman
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Mindy and Jason Wetmore
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Michael and Ryan McQueeney

Additional photos featured in the May 27, 2017 issue 
Photo credit: Bobby Keys Media

 

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