The University of Kansas Health System – Treads & Threads
Jill and Ray Kowalik served as the chairmen, and Eric Stonestreet was the honorary chairman for The University of Kansas Health System’s 17th annual Treads & Threads. The September 7th event was held at Kansas Speedway. It featured a “gratitude” theme and supported precision cancer therapies. In 17 years, Treads & Threads has raised more than $13 million to expand and improve cancer care at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
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Jeff Wright, Emcee John Holt and Dr. Terry Tsue |
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Deanna and Greg Graves |
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Ken and Tammy Peterman, The University of Kansas Hospital; Dr. Lee Norman and Bob Page, The University of Kansas Health System |
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Emcee John Holt and Bob Page, The University of Kansas Health System |
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Dr. Terry Tsue, Honorary Chairman Eric Stonestreet and Lindsay Schweitzer |
Additional photos featured in the October 13, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald Photography
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