Kempe Foundation Alliance Hosts Salt on the Rim
A refreshing sprinkle joined the guests at this year’s Salt on the Rim as the dedicated volunteers and staffers working with the Kempe Foundation Alliance and the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect once again hosted the signature fundraising party.
This year’s soiree combined the traditional margarita bash with special treats, including scrumptious food from Elway’s Cherry Creek, entertainment by the Tripping Griswolds, a “Tequila Toss” and “Marguerita Challenge” to make this one of the most popular bashes of the year.
Co-chairs Lauren Cannon Davis and Leigh McMahon know how to throw a summer party. Hundreds of guests cavorted in stylish garden party-wear, keeping in mind the ever-pressing issue of helping kids escape the cycle of abuse and neglect.
Board Chair Ren Cannon reported some staggering statistics, including a disturbing portrait of 763,000 children–enough to fill Sports Authority Field 10 times–confirmed as being neglected or abused last year. 1770 children died as a result of their abuse; 36 in Colorado alone. National statistics are slowly getting better, but the sad fact is that Colorado continues to post high numbers, and we are obligated to do something about it.
Be sure to visit the Kempe website and link to the Kempe Foundation Alliance for ways you can help.
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- Board Chair Ren Cannon, left, new VP of the Foundation Paul Dunne, Julieanne Dunne and intern Brandon Barker
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- Alexis Hart, left, Cora Wheeler and event Co-Chair Lauren Davis
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- Kempe Foundation’s Aubrey Ryan, left, Peggy Weston and Julia Stone
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- Sandra Henderson, left, and Judy DeVoto
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- Todd Stevens and Sharon Glynn
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- Kristen and Dylan Geller
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- Event Co-Chairs Lauren Davis, left, and Leigh McMahon
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- Bettina Greenberg, left, Leigh McMahon and Janyce Wald
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- Julie Bussey, left, and Annie Grenier
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- Ken and Maria Mendelsberg
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- Board member Art Aaron, left, Patty Aaron and Board Chair Ren Cannon
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- Judy and Jeff Lozano, left, with Dave and Amy Lozano
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- Lou Bindner, Virginia Bray, Walt Imhoff (on the board) and Betsy Hogan
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- Arlene and Don Johnson
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- Tracy and Clint Fisch, left, with John and Sandy Cransten
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- Dr. Des Runyan, executive director of the Kempe Center, left, with Dr. Carol Runyan, Judi Shur and Dr. Barry Shur
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- Joy Simpson and David Elger with their daughter Melina
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- Sharon and Alan Lee, left, Jody Hersey, Jorge and Valda Markoss
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- Peggy Weston with Dr. Lynn and Lisa Taussig
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- Jim and Kay Burke, left, Kacey Burke, Ryan Bingham and Ben Conley
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- Steve Quoy, left, Bruce Wald, Mike Underwood
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- Bettina Greenberg, left, Dennie Underwood, Lynne Quoy and Janyce Wald
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- Joanne and Darrell Kulzer
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- Bertha Hougen, Dianne and Max Bartlett sit down to a great Mexican dinner
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- Bertha Hougen, left, and Jan Hammond
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- Jim Faddis and Claudia Miller
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- Diana Buirski, left, Katie Abrams, Aaron Kramish and Tom Hart
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- Harper Howell, left, Rick Wheeler and Ryan Olson
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- Christopher Davis, left, Debbie Davis, Ren Cannon and Mark Hadley
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- Linda Alvarado, left, and Juanita Chacon
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- Renee Collignon, left, Tyron James and Zonni Bernstein
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- David Malo and Tish Hazard
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- Board member Kurtis Hooley and Dawn Russell
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- Carol and Des Runyan with board member John Faught and Toni Anker
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- Tori Graskamp and board member Mark Smith
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- Jim and Claudia Miller
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- Jason and Kelly Koch
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- Melody Combs PhD, left, Kim Pierpoint, Michael Fadell MD and Franco Capuano
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- Hermann and Olivia Elger
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- David Fine and Stephanie Wasserman
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- Dr. Richard Klugman and his wife Mary
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- Gail and George Johnson share a light moment with distinguished guests
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- Ren Cannon, left, John Faught, Walt Imhoff, Betsy Hogan and Toni Anker enjoying the evening
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- Board member Andy Boian and event Co-Chair and board member Leigh McMahon
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- Geroge and Gail Johnson, left, with Dr. Dick and Mary Krugman
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- Peggy Weston, Lindsey Smith and Julie Stone did a great job organizing the event
