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Featured speaker Kennedy Watson
Tin Man, Dorothy, and Lion
CASABlanca
2012 For the Kids Benefit
Courtesy of Nebraska CASA Association
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ASABlanca was the theme for the Nebraska CASA Association’s first-ever fundraising gala held in April at Champions Run in Omaha. Over 200 people enjoyed a buffet dinner, listened to the musical stylings of Tommy Swanson, bid on silent and live auction items, and heard from former foster youth Kennedy Watson as she told her compelling story about the difference her CASA volunteer made in her life. Jeff Degan served as master of ceremonies for the Gala. Event Co-chairs were Kathleen Langdon and Katie Zulkoski. Attendees, sponsors, and donors raised over $42,000 to help train volunteers and support CASA’s continued work in communities across Nebraska.
Mel Stuart, John Harlow, Danny Pate, Kevin and Shari Munro, Dr. Jeff Carstens, Gary Honts, Nicole Bianchi, Mary Kay Miller
Courtesy of Omaha Children’s Museum
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hemed “There’s No Place Like Omaha Children’s Museum” in honor of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz exhibit, the Omaha Children’s Museum’s 2012 For the Kids Benefit was held in May with more than 500 people in attendance. The event raised more than $250,000 for the museum’s programs and exhibits. The evening featured silent and live auctions, cocktails, and a dinner by Catering Creations. This year’s chairpersons were Kara Krehbiel, Christine Stokes, and Samantha Wahl. Honorary chairpersons were Amy Haddad and Steve Martin. Auctioneer Scott Moore and emcee Malorie Maddox of WOWT led the evening’s festivities.
Front - Catherine Mello, Lori Gigantelli, Meredith Weitz, Carla Kloeckner, Deidre Ochsner, Kali Landmark, Back - Alanna Schenken, Susan Pape, Kate Weitz, Megan Longo, Regan Mackintosh
2012 Heart Walk
Countdown to Cinco de Mayo
Courtesy of American Heart Association Omaha
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he 2012 Omaha-Council Bluffs Heart Walk exceeded its fundraising goal by $75,000 to raise more than $650,000 for the American Heart Association’s research, education, and advocacy efforts. More than 6,000 people turned out for the two-mile walk at Stinson Park at Aksarben Village in May. Local mascots, bounce houses, a children’s obstacle course, face painting, and performances by the Papillion La Vista High School Drumline and Sue’s Stepper-ettes entertained the crowd before the walk. Kevin Munro chaired this year’s event. Munro volunteered to chair the walk to honor the memory of his brother, who died from a sudden heart attack. www.ReadOnlineNow.com
Courtesy of OneWorld Community Health Centers
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neWorld Community Health Center’s 2012 Countdown to Cinco de Mayo took place in May at the Historic Livestock Exchange Building. Over $20,000 was raised by the Friends of OneWorld Board to benefit OneWorld’s prenatal care program, which helped care for 1,171 prenatal patients last year. Participants celebrated with festive music, beverages, and appetizers and were entertained by The Pat O Show Band. Vendors included: Cilantro’s Mexican Bar & Grill, Hector’s Mexican Cuisine, Julio’s, Roja Mexican Grill, Premier-Midwest Beverage Company, Republic National Distributing Company, and Quality Brands of Omaha. july/august • 2012
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