August 24, 2013

A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala

The 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau. The theme was Samba for Life.

Chris and Jennifer Behnken, left, Rick and Sally Palen, Breanne Bleichroth, Cynthia and Tim Bleichroth enjoy the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Jeri Spence, left, Pat Ray and Dr. Joel Ray pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

State Rep. Kathy Swan and U.S. Rep. Jason Smith pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Judee Gaeta, left, Alecia Robert and Ashley Skinner pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Olivia Coomer, left, Todd Tumminia, Laura Wibbenmeyer and Chase Deason pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Fran and Harry Rediger pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Lauren Jones, left, and Melissa McGuire pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Rex Rust, left, Jon K. Rust, Gary Rust II, Lucas Presson, Shad Burner and Mark Kneer pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com State Rep. Kathy Swan, right, presents a Missouri House Resolution to Nolan Weber, the Ambassador of Hope for the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala, next to his mother, Rachelle Weber of Jackson, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau. The theme was Samba for Life.

Committee members are recognized at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Jason and Amanda Butler look at silent auction items at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Amanda Stahly, left, and Jamie McDowell pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Robyn Collyer, left, Samantha Rhodes, Beverly Noffel and Dr. Ed Noffel pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Clint and Carrie Tracy pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau

Wendi Carns, left, and event co-chairwomen Victoria Moon and Bunny Kohlfeld pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

Barbara and Mike Kohlfeld pose for a photo at the 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau.

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The 26th annual A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau. The theme was Samba for Life.

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