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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – Fashion For A Cause

Honorary Chairman Peggy Dunn and Co-chairmen Dr. Natasha Acosta and Dr. Lawrence R. Ricci welcomed 1,200 guests to Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s Fashion For A Cause. Mario Lopez was the celebrity host of the 10th anniversary event that was held on April 17th at the Kansas City Convention Center.  Proceeds support Truman Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care units.

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Co-chairmen Dr. Natasha Acosta and Dr. Lawrence R. Ricci with Honorary Chairman Peggy Dunn
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Charlotte Barksdale and Laurie McCormack
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Dannie Boatwright hit the runway in high style.
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Mimi Rey, Jessica Epps and Bayleigh Dayton ruled the runway.
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Karlyn Wilkins, Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation; and Alicia Kerber
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Dr. Natasha Acosta, co-chairman; Mario Lopez, special guest; and Peggy Dunn, honorary chairman
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Joshua Bolen modeled fabulous fashion.

 

Also featured in the May 30, 2015 issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography

 

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