Top Ten Events of 2014 and the 2015 Class of Rising Stars
The Independent extends our warmest congratulations to Our Town’s non profits, their honorary chairmen, chairmen, committee members, and volunteers for another successful year of philanthropy in Kansas City. Thank you for helping to make Kansas City a community full of care and compassion! This weekend’s issue will feature the Top Ten Events of 2014 and the 2015 Class of Rising Stars. Below is preview of the events that will be featured in the magazine.
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| Emcee Trent Green entertained guests at Children’s Mercy Hospital’s 10th Annual Red Hot Night |
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| Nikki Newton, Kori Franklin and Piper Newton at Community LINC’s Rent Party |
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| Pam Breuckmann, board member; with Kate Ferrell Banks and Elizabeth Ferrell, honorary co-chairmen; at the Women’s Employment Network’s Annual Luncheon |
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| (Front row) Kari Galliart, Courtney Talcott and Jessica Curtis (back row) Rebecca Gurera, Kristin Mara and Shannon Rice at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake |
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| Co-chairmen Danny Jackson and Patti Whitington Burton with Charlie Shields at Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s Golf Baby Golf! |
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| Auctioneer Mark Schenfeld opened up Fund A Cure with Youth Ambassador Natalie McEntire at the JDRF Dream Gala Photo Credit: Chris Cummins |
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| (Front row) Charley White and Mitch Tamblyn (middle row) James Wooldridge, Jackson Gossick, Brynn Delaney, Dan Walker, and Gunner Englund (back row) Jack Anderson, Coach Dustin Delaney, and Kyle Ball at First Downs for Down Syndrome’s Step Up Walk |
Features
War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…
Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…
Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…
In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…
