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The University of Kansas Hospital – Treads & Threads

The University of Kansas Hospital’s Treads & Threads was held on September 9th at the Kansas Speedway. Leslie and George Brett were the honorary chairmen, and Barclay and Frank Ross served as the chairmen of the event that featured signature cocktails, delicious fare from local restaurants and a special performance by Train.

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Guests were greeted with sparkling refreshments.
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Bob Page, The University of Kansas Hospital; with Honorary Chairmen Leslie and George Brett
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Train’s Patrick Monahan kept the guests rocking.
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Trip and Shelby Ross with Chairmen Barclay and Frank Ross
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Barb Head and Janice Benjamin, both with The University of Kansas Hospital

Additional photos featured in the October 15, 2o16 issue
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

 

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