PHOTO ALBUM United Way of Greater St. Louis
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Northwestern Mutual presented United Way of Greater St. Louis a $10,000 grant honoring the volunteer efforts of Northwestern Mutual representative Nikki Crawford. Twenty-six other Northwestern Mutual professionals also are being recognized nationally for their volunteer service.
Arts and Education Council
Architectural firm HOK raised more than $11,000 for the Arts and Education Council through a silent auction and a performance by entertainer Joe Fingerhut. The funds were raised as part of HOK’s 2012 Workplace Giving Campaign.
St. Louis Arc Poker Tournament
More than 150 poker players put it all on the line at the Showdown for the St. Louis Arc Texas Hold ’Em tournament, raising nearly $30,000. KMOX’s Mark Reardon served as the evening’s celebrity guest and emcee.
St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night
Teal balloons flew farther than fly balls during St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Busch Stadium. Rob Barrale, who won the honor at a fundraiser, threw out the first pitch.
Purus Napoltini
Bar Napoli played host to the Purus Napoltini Launch party, hosted by Mike and Courtney Hopson of Purus Vodka and Codi the Boutique. Guests were treated to samples from the Napoltini happy hour menu and to a selection of Codi jewelry.
october 24, 2012
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