KANSAS CITY, Mo., (Nov. 4, 2024) – Friends and supporters of The Research Foundation celebrated their health-centered programs and partnerships on Saturday, November 2 at the 20th Candlelight Ball. The event raised more than $165,000 for initiatives that invest in health care students, health care professionals, patients, and the Kansas City community.
The Candlelight Ball included cocktails, dinner, and music by Lost Wax. Dr. Joel McKinsey, The Research Foundation Board of Directors chair, started the evening by welcoming guests. Dr. Brad Seaman served as the chair for the event and Dr. Francis Dailey served as co-chair. Chanz Hale, a senior at Research College of Nursing and recipient of two undergraduate nursing student scholarships from the foundation, shared his journey to nursing and how each scholarship has helped him during nursing school. Dr. Frank Slovick, retired Research Medical Center physician, provided the invocation. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in the Golden Ticket raffle. Jason King with Electrical Corporation of America won the Golden Ticket basket that consisted of items and gift certificates valued at more than $11,000. Additional 2nd through 13th place winners were awarded as well.
Top sponsors included Research Medical Center and UMB Financial Corporation. LabCorp served as a dinner sponsor. Entertainment sponsors included Healthpeak OP, LLC and David E. Ross Construction Company.
Learn more about The Research Foundation’s health-centered programs and partnerships at theresearchfoundationkc.org.
