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AIDS Walk Kansas City – Party with a Purpose

June 12th was the date for the AIDS Walk Kansas City’s Party with a Purpose Patrons’ Party. The event was held in the amazing gardens of Marianne and Ralph Getchell. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious repast and entertainment by the Village Gypsy Jazz Band. 

Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Karen Ledford

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Josh Strodtman, Shawn Mullane and Michael Lintecum
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David Hughes, Jr., and Marianne Getchell, host
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Missy Koonce, John Pinkerton, board president; and Karen Heath Rhonda Burnett and Jon Fulton Adams
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Janie Foltz and Josh Strodtman
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Terri Hiebert and Rhonda Reist

 

 

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