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Zmags
letter from thepublisher
Photo by Michael Bankston Photography
Dear Readers,
What can I say? We did it again! Our third annual SPLURGE!
Tee-Off Party was bigger and better than ever. I love the fact that
we are setting our standards higher each year and surpassing our
goals for our local charity! Thank you to all of our partners, guests
and “Marilyn Monroe” for your support that helped make this
event another successful and memorable one!
Jody Klein, Publishe
r
July is the perfect month: The kids have settled into their new
summer schedules and are busy with all the exciting activities
Wichita has to offer. This is a great time to introduce the kids
to fundraising events to teach them the value of donating time,
energy and money to help support our local charities. Relay for Life
is an event the whole family can enjoy, especially if one of thei
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