Welcome to the 2021 Night of Hope – This is your Virtual Program
Whether In Person or Virtually, thank you for joining us to Imagine a Place where Mental Wellness is accessible to everyone!
We have some fun things planned! If you’re joining in person, you’ll want to arrive at the Overland Park Sheraton (6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211 by 6:00 – Parking in the garage or at the front of the building).
Check in with our registration tables (make sure you have a credit card on file)
Get your name tag with drink tickets and pre reserved special meal tickets
Extra Drink tickets are avalable for $12.00 (Bars are open through out the evening, drink tickets are good for anything from the bar, profit goes to Pathway To Hope. Our exclusive wine this evening is a selection from Somerset Ridge Winery)
Purchase your 50/50 Raffle Tickets – winner announced at the end of the evening
(virtual or in-person)
Purchase your Heads or Tails wristband to play the game after dinner
(in-person only $25.00 and the prize is an iPad Mini & Apple Pencil)
Keep scrolling to see how the evening will unfold!
TICKET TABLE
Get your extra drink tickets (not available at the bar) and your Heads or Tails wrist band to play for an iPad mini and Apple Pencil (after dinner).
PHOTO BOOTH
Gather your group for a fun photo booth expereicne! The photos are free and the booth is open until 8:00 p.m.
WINE PULL
One price, one pull, one excellent wine.
Wine not? It’s for a good cause!
Available until 8:00 or until all bottles have been pulled.
Founder’s Award Finalists
This years finalist are an excellent representation of mental health champions in our community. We believe they are all winner. You chose the award recipient with your vote! Check the box below each finalist to cast your vote.
Jamie Katz
Community Prevention Coordinator at Johnson County Mental Health Centers
Pastor Tom Langhofer
Pastor of Recovery Ministries at Church of the Resurrection
Ali Seeling, R.N.
Spring Hill School District Board Member
Coach Josh Wolf
Mental health advocate, suicide survivor, and mental health public speaker
Inside the Cottonwood Ballroom
Join us for more fun as we continue our cocktail hour!
Matt Villinger Trio
Silent Auction Display
Live Painting
Dinner
Tonight’s Menu
Thanks to the Chef, Head Waiter and Wait Staff for making this evening’s meal extra special!
SALAD & ROLLS
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Seasonal Green Salad w/ marinated tomatoes, shaved fennel, grilled asparagus. Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette to accompany
ENTREE
Marsala Chicken: Pan seared boneless chicken w/ mushrooms, tomatoes, & buttery marsala sauce, over
Oven Roasted Baby Bliss Potatoes &
Green Beans
DESSERT
NY Cheesecake w/ Berry Sauce or Chocolate Mouse in a rocks glass w/ Berries & Whip Cream
BEVERAGE
Water, Tea and Coffee are available at no extra charge.
MARK ALFORD
Formerly Fox4’s Morning anchor, Mark was awarded the Best Local TV Anchor by Kansas City Magazine’s “Best of” issue for 2021. Mark became a mental health champion ten years ago after losing his best friend and Fox4 coworker, Don Harman. Mark is currently expanding his real estate career.
LINKED IN BIOKIERSTEN ADKINS
Our Executive Director, Kiersten Adkins is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Kansas and has more than 30 years of nonprofit experience with a focus in operations, program development, fundraising and communication. She has been the Executive Director with Pathway To Hope for almost 8 years, sustaining growth each year. Under her leadership, the budget has doubled each year since 2018 and we continue to grow even during an international pandemic.
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