The Whole Person’s 2023 Casino Royale Night of Independence Awards Gala was held on September 22nd at Harrah’s Casino. The event raises funds for and toasts people living independently with disabilities. Receiving the Independence Award was 14-year-old Brinley Hutson, who has discovered her identity as an athlete! The spirited atmosphere featured dinner, casino games, silent and live auctions, an awards program, and more. Kelly Eckerman served as the emcee.
Andrew Hoffman
Celeste Davis
Kirby Hough and Natalie Holmgren
Jami and Gene Howe
Curtis and Judi Tantillo
Hilary Muehlberger
Michael Soodjinda, The Whole Person; welcomed guests with Hilary Muehlberger, board member.
Independence Award winner Brinley Hutson with Michael Soodjinda, The Whole Person
Kelly Grooms
Jami Howe, Donna Goeckler, and Gene Howe
Shannon Eason
Featured in the November 11, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Roy Inman
