Kentucky Derby party benefits Sunshine Kids foundation

The party was held at the Laurel Oak Country Club on May 7.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:21 p.m. May 7, 2022
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Kentucky Derby fans met at the Laurel Oak Country Club for a lively and colorful party to support the Sunshine Kids foundation on May 7. 

More than 100 attendees put on their finest hats and derby wear for the event benefiting the foundation's programs providing wishes for children with cancer. Sunshine kids Amanda Stewart and Briana Reyes joined the party to speak to their experiences with the foundation. 

Guests sat for dinner, participated in a live auction and later hit the gambling tables while enjoying music by the Blue Pelicans.

Amanda Stewart, Lori Ruth, Janet Youn and Bryana Reyes
Amanda Stewart, Lori Ruth, Janet Youn and Bryana Reyes
Ken Darron, Samantha Jennen and Gary Loer
Ken Darron, Samantha Jennen and Gary Loer
Guests played games during the cocktail hour.
Guests played games during the cocktail hour.
Charlee Ruth
Charlee Ruth
Amy Gorman and Kathy Osterberg
Amy Gorman and Kathy Osterberg
Emily Buschman, JoAnn Loer and Robyn Collins
Emily Buschman, JoAnn Loer and Robyn Collins
Ben and Maria Regoli
Ben and Maria Regoli
Mike and Gena Rouen with Nikki Weiss and Marcella Marogi
Mike and Gena Rouen with Nikki Weiss and Marcella Marogi
John and Jen Leibold
John and Jen Leibold
Kate and Nigel Jackson with Toni and Jeff Koffman
Kate and Nigel Jackson with Toni and Jeff Koffman
Kelly Sivyer and Brittany Bartlett
Kelly Sivyer and Brittany Bartlett
Mike, Amy and Jacob Reeves with Tom and Tiffany Daly
Mike, Amy and Jacob Reeves with Tom and Tiffany Daly
Heather Kasten and Lori Ruth
Heather Kasten and Lori Ruth
Ken and Angie Chapman with Andrea and Mark Guthrie
Ken and Angie Chapman with Andrea and Mark Guthrie
Ariana Kennedy and Tom Daly with Tiffany Daly and Chris Kennedy
Ariana Kennedy and Tom Daly with Tiffany Daly and Chris Kennedy
Raelynn Madure and Laura Bowlin
Raelynn Madure and Laura Bowlin
Milagros Genao, Briana Reyes and Myrna Reyes
Milagros Genao, Briana Reyes and Myrna Reyes
Amanda Stewart and Brenda Thompson
Amanda Stewart and Brenda Thompson

 

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