NewsAugust 27, 2011
The annual American Cancer Society Gala was held on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

People check out the silent auction items during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com People check out the silent auction items during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Leslie Hazelwood watches as Galen Sanders spins the roulette wheel as she plays a round during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Leslie Hazelwood watches as Galen Sanders spins the roulette wheel as she plays a round during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

A decorative slot machine pours out popcorn for guests during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A decorative slot machine pours out popcorn for guests during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Rebekah Northern provides musical entertainment during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Rebekah Northern provides musical entertainment during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Lisa and Mitch Mayberry, right, play blackjack with dealer Randy Statler, left, during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Lisa and Mitch Mayberry, right, play blackjack with dealer Randy Statler, left, during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

A card-themed ice sculpture greets guests during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A card-themed ice sculpture greets guests during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Gary and Marjie Koller look through the silent auction items during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Gary and Marjie Koller look through the silent auction items during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The annual American Cancer Society Gala was held on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The annual American Cancer Society Gala was held on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Guests participate in the silent auction during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Guests participate in the silent auction during the annual American Cancer Society Gala on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "All-In For a Cure. "
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