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Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

More than 1,250 guests attended Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams event at Kauffman Stadium. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare from local restaurants, a silent auction, a live performance by Daughtry, a VIP Party featuring Tiffany & Co., and a spectacular fireworks show. Royals Charities, the charitable foundation for the Kansas City Royals, will distribute the proceeds to local organizations supporting military families, including Folds of Honor, the USO, reStart Supportive Services for Veterans, and local military bases and posts.

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The fabulous fireworks display
diamond of dreams 2016
Chris Young, Kansas City Royals; and Liz Young
diamond of dreams 2016
Cody Clark, Kansas City Royals; and Jordan Clark
diamond of dreams 2016
Daniel Mack, Kansas City Royals; Adri Guyer and Kim and Scott Sharp, Kansas City Royals
diamond of dreams 2016
diamond of dreams 2016
Penny Glass and Melinda Petet

Additional photos featured in the August 6, 2016 issue and on The Insider
Photo Credit: Jason Hanna and Chris Vlesidies

 

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