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KVC Health Systems’ 2018 Annual Celebration

Thanks to your support and partnership, we are making a tremendous difference in the lives of tens of thousands of children and families. Please join us and bring a friend so we can thank you, share stories, and unveil our 2018 Annual Impact Report. We will also honor Kansas City, Missouri’s Mayor Sly James and Garmin with KVC’s Hero Awards for their commitment to helping our communities.
Join us to honor:
Kansas City, Missouri’s Mayor Sly James
Mayor James has long been a supporter of healthy children and families. Thanks to his initiatives and partnership with KVC Health Systems, we have been able to help more children, teens, and families in the heart of Kansas City.
Garmin International
Garmin has supported KVC’s major fundraising events and its team members has served on the KVC Health Systems Board of Directors and KVC General Advisory Board. This investment of funds, time and talents have helped strengthen families and our community.
4:00 – 5:00pm Program
5:00 – 6:00pm Reception
Values-Driven Partner Awards
KVC will also honor six individuals and community partners who demonstrate its closely-held values like authenticity, compassion, family connection, collaboration, urgency, innovation and diversity:
- Westside Family Church
- Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
- Ashley and Sean Grippando
- Rep. Linda Gallagher, Kansas Legislature’s Child Welfare System Task Force
- Bill Wood, Chair of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and partner at Foulston Siefkin, LLP
- Stacie Prosser, Kansas City Business Journal
Location:
KVC’s Ball Conference Center
21350 West 153rd Street
Olathe, KS 66061
Who should attend? Everyone who cares about children and families in our communities! That includes representatives from state and local government, law enforcement, education, healthcare, businesses, foundations, faith communities, child and family serving nonprofits, the media, client families, foster/adoptive families, and more!
Unable to join us in person? We’ll be streaming the program live on our Facebook page from 4-5pm CST.
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