The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & The Opes Charitable Foundation – 3rd Annual Green Tie Gala
The Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for the 3rd Annual Green Tie Gala, which was held on August 14th. This year’s honoree was the late Dan Dykstra. Guests enjoyed cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner, and music from Montage. The event was founded by Chuck Cuda in honor of his father, Ben Cuda. Proceeds support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Opes Charitable Foundation.
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| Matt Dykstra, Julie Watkins, Clarine Dykstra, and Bobby Dykstra |
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| Andrea Nelson and Ben Cuda |
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| Julie Bono and Sarah Bono |
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| Shannon and Darren Prenger |
Also featured in the October 16, 2021 issue of The Independent
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