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SUMMARY:Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) - Kansas City Dream Gala
DESCRIPTION:Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF); Kansas City Dream Gala\nThis signature event is a night of inspiration and impact\, where you can help amplify Breakthrough T1D’s strategy to create a world without type 1 diabetes. Let’s breakthrough T1D together! \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization works to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat\, prevent\, and ultimately\, cure type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications.  \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/breakthrough-t1d-formerly-jdrf-kansas-city-dream-gala/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Smith":MAILTO:rsmith@breakthrought1d.org
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SUMMARY:Opes Charitable Foundation - Green Tie Gala
DESCRIPTION:GREEN TIE GALA\nThe evening will bring our community together for a night of connection\, celebration\, and generosity\, all in support of pediatric blood cancer research. Guests will enjoy fine dining\, live and silent auctions\, entertainment\, and dancing. \nTables begin at $5\,000 \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization provides unwavering support and resources to individuals and organizations dedicated to or affected by health-related issues in our community. It is committed to fostering partnerships\, raising awareness\, and mobilizing resources to empower those affected by conditions such as cancer and other health challenges. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/opes-charitable-foundation-green-tie-gala/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission - 77th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:77th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon\nThe annual luncheon will bring our community leaders and area law enforcement personnel together for the good of everyone in our Greater Kansas City community. Table sponsors will bring four guests\, and the remaining four seats will be donated to law enforcement agencies as a thank you for their service. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization works as a nationally recognized nonprofit to advocate\, develop strategies\, and operate innovative programs that bring people and public safety agencies together to power a safer\, better Greater Kansas City community. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-metropolitan-crime-commission-77th-annual-law-enforcement-appreciation-luncheon/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tami Holthus":MAILTO:tholthus@kc-crime.org
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SUMMARY:Belles of the American Royal - The BOTAR Ball
DESCRIPTION:The BOTAR Ball\nThe BOTAR Ball will introduce the 2026 BOTARs and their Escorts (heralded in by the Ball’s Pages) for the annual waltz performance. Guests will enjoy this spectacular show in between a festive cocktail hour\, dinner\, and dancing. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization fosters interest among its members in the social and civic activities pertaining to events sponsored by or conducted by the American Royal Association\, and to make available their efficient volunteer services for American Royal activities. \nContact: hello@botar.org \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/belles-of-the-american-royal-the-botar-ball-2/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Ballet - Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball
DESCRIPTION:Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball\nJoin us for a festive morning of holiday fun\, a three-course lunch\, and a special performance. Purchase the Ball plus performance tickets to The Nutcracker for the full enchanted experience! \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization works to inspire and engage through the beauty\, power\, and passion of dance. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-ballet-sugar-plum-fairy-childrens-ball-2/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Augustine":MAILTO:cindy@kazoo-media.com
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