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The Wine Opener
to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen Tyler Selves, Penny Selves, Gary Selves
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he Wine Opener – A Toast to Wichita’s Finest was held at Century II on September 27. The event, now in its seventh year, is a benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event featured local restaurants and more than 20 wine and beer tasting stations. Several of Wichita’s top chefs and restaurants donated exceptional wines and delicious food. The event also had more than 90 auction items. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s mission is to cure cystic fibrosis and to help those with the disease lead full and productive lives through research, drug development, individualized treatment and providing access to specialized care. Through the foundation’s efforts over the past 30 years, the life expectancy of people with cystic fibrosis has doubled.
Tiffany Roy, Carrie Tredway
Bo Savage, Shanice Davis, Jabril Richardson
Jenny Ohmie, Trevor Tullis, Bethany Tullis, Matt Brown
Steven Espinosa, David Swanson
Matt McCann, Marina Bradburn
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Kylie Breitenbach, Josh Urban
Dawn Kindrick, Jocelyn Poort
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