Central Missouri News

Mingle with Kansas City Chiefs Ambassadors, enjoy live music, savor local signature appetizers, and bid on auction items at the HK’s Benefit Party in support of Lake Regional Health System. The event, organized by Stifel Lake Wealth Management Group, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, and will take place in the Granada Ballroom at The Lodge of Four Seasons. Tickets are priced at $25 and can be purchased at HKs.GiveSmart.com.

“We welcome the community to join our golfers and sponsors at the HK’s Benefit Party,” remarked Mark Brown, co-chair of the HK’s committee and grandson of the event's founder Harold Koplar. “This party will be a high-energy event with sports celebrities in the crowd and the region’s best live and silent auctions. It’s a great time for a great cause: Supporting exceptional local heart care at Lake Regional.”

Notable attendees include former NFL offensive lineman Jason Whittle, Kansas City Chiefs Ambassadors, and Reed Low as the auctioneer, with the presence of the St. Louis Blues mascot Louie. Entertainment features music by Justin Larkin, live painting by Garrett Jackson of SixOne Arts, and signature appetizers from local chefs.

For those interested in sponsorship or donations, HKs.GiveSmart.com offers additional opportunities, including registering a golf team. Further inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Bethurem, vice president of Lake Regional Public Affairs, at 573-348-8222.

Proceeds from the event will aid heart care services at Lake Regional Health System, a Level II STEMI Center that serves a significant number of residents and visitors in mid-Missouri. The funds will contribute to acquiring imaging technology for the Cardiac Cath Lab, enhancing patient safety with reduced radiation exposure.

HK’s Lake of the Ozarks Open title sponsors include Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks, True Construction, The Club at Porto Cima, and The Lodge of Four Seasons. More information is available at HKs.GiveSmart.com.