The REACH Healthcare Foundation – A Decade of REACH
On September 27th, The REACH Healthcare Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary with a community event at the Regnier Center at Johnson County Community College. Former Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson and Bob Regnier were the featured speakers. On October 2nd, guests enjoyed a community luncheon at The Gallery, in celebration of “A Decade of Reach.” Brenda Sharpe served as the chairman.
Also featured in the November 2nd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Norland Studios Photography
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Brenda Sharpe, chairman; Dr. Bridget McCandless and Steve Roling |
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Former Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson and Brenda Sharpe, REACH Healthcare Foundation president |
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(Seated) Bill Moore, Brenda Sharpe, REACH Healthcare Foundation; and Jo Yun (standing) Georgeann Hemry, Becky Benak, Mathew Davis, Carla Gibson, Dawn Downes, and Pattie Mansur |
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Peter Latessa and Toniann Richard |
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Bill Bruning, board chairman; Brenda Sharpe, REACH Healthcare Foundation; and Faith Mitchell, guest presenter |
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Bob Regnier, featured speaker; addressed the guests. |
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Mark Jorgenson and Dan Sullivan |
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