| | Kansas Gala Raises $260,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
August 1, 2008
At the Heart of America chapter’s Gala at the Glen: Betting on a Cure in May, 110 guests gathered in Olathe, Kansas to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, raising $260,000 for research toward a cure for CF.
Event Chair Beau Guyette and daughters Kyla and Cali enjoy the games and glamour of Betting on a Cure. |
Details That Made a Difference
Event Chair Beau Guyette attributes the evening’s success to “putting on one heck of a classy party that everyone wants to attend.” Against the backdrop of a Vegas nightclub, guests dressed in black tie, smoker’s jackets, sequins and pearls, sipped martinis, played blackjack and hummed along to the songs of Sinatra-style lounge singer Frankie Vig. Roulette, blackjack, and crap tables were packed, with players donating all winnings to the CF Foundation.
Two related events raised additional dollars: a golf day with celebrated University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and a progressive evening of art, south-of-the-border cuisine, and chocolate desserts for the ladies of Cedar Creek.
“In the past 12 years, we’ve raised over a million dollars and helped make huge advances towards a cure,” Guyette says.
Thanks a Million
Many thanks to the following Board members who worked so tirelessly behind the scenes:
- Crista McPherson
- Sara Tarvin
- Marty King
- Miles Schnaer
- Greg Orman
- Gary Hruby
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- Pet Bello
- Janine Young
- John and Angella Garrison
- Sharon Dahmer
- Holly Malkames
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Thank you to our corporate sponsors, who helped make the evening a success:
- AGC Industries
- Guardian Industries
- KCPL
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- US Bank
- Strickland Construction
- Insulite
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A special thank you to Coach Bill Self, who shared his time and winning personality with our golfers.
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