May 2005
The March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2005 will raise money for the March of Dimes, which is dedicated to improving the health of babies through research, education and care for expectant mothers.May 10 - Tuesday
LAWMOs Justice For All Luncheon
Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) will hold its annual luncheon at noon at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, is the keynote speaker. For ticket information call 816.474.1413, ext. 226.
May 11 - Wednesday
Council of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
Downtown Marriott: Muehlebach Tower. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 816.235.6259.
May 14 - Saturday
March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2005
This three-mile charity walk at Shawnee Mission Park starts at 9 a.m. Visit walkamerica.org or call 816.561.0175.
Bloom Goes to Rio
Splash on some color for an unforgettable evening supporting The Kansas City Free Health Clinic. Capture the spirit of Rio’s Carnivale celebration at The Fairmont from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call 816.777.2762 or visit www.bloomparty.com for more information.
May 19 - Thursday
Magic Johnson to Speak at Expo
Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be the keynote speaker at the Minority Supplier Council’s Business Investment Exposition at the Overland Park Convention Center. For more information, call 913.534.7753.
May 20 - Friday
The Dream Factory Celebrates 20th Birthday
All proceeds go to making dreams a reality for kids in the KC metro area with life-altering illnesses. The birthday party is at the Ritz Charles at 7 p.m. For more information, call 913.905.2900, Option 1 or visit www.kcdream.org.
May 21 - Saturday
Kansas City Arthritis Walk 2005
Try the three-mile or one-mile walk at Brookside Trolley Trail (52nd & Brook-side Blvd.). Call 816.753.2220 or visit www.arthritis.org for more information.
Art & Design Auction
The fifth biennial Kansas City Art Insti-tute Art and Design Auction will take place from 6 to 11:30 p.m. at the KCAI campus. Proceeds from the live and silent auctions will benefit student scholarships. For additional info, call 816.802.3417.
May 23 - Monday
Golf & Putting Tournament
Ladies golf and putting tournament to benefit the Susan Henke Miller Breast Cancer Research Fund and the University of Kansas Breast Cancer Prevention Center. The tournament will begin with a brunch at 11 a.m. at the National II Golf Course. Call 913.491.1115 for details.
May 25 - Wednesday
Stedman Graham to Speak to Council
Businessman and educator Stedman Graham will speak at the the Minority Supplier Council’s “Financing Business Growth” Conference, at the Kauffman Foundation offices at 9 a.m.
May 30 - Monday
Amy Thompson Run to Daylight
All proceeds from the 18th annual event benefit the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City. Loose Park Pavilion, 8:00 a.m. For more information, go to www.amythompsonrun.org or call 816.968.9RUN.
June 3-5 -- Friday-Saturday
MS Challenge Walk
This three-day, 50-mile experience will test your strength and spirit and make an extraordinary difference in the lives of those living with MS. Register online at msmidamerica.org or cal 1.800 Fight MS.
June 4 - Monday
Hospital Hill Run
The 32nd annual run features a half marathon, 12k run, 5k and one-mile walk/run start at 7 a.m. from Crown Center Square. Visit www.hospitalhillrun.com for more information.
June 6 - Monday
Ingram’s CEOpen Executive Golf Tournament
The CEOpen is a competitive no-handicap tournament for area CEOs and executives. Net proceeds will benefit local charities, including 50 percent to The American Cancer Society and the remainder to the charities of the winning teams choice. For info on the CEOpen and sponsorships, please call Becky Pred at 816.842.9994 or at CEOpen@IngramsOnLine.com.
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