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The Whole Person – 2023 Casino Royale Night of Independence Awards Gala

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

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