Party Raises More Than $44,000 For Four Local Charities

Best Of 417 Party Raises More Than $44,000 For Four Local Children’s Charities.

Springfield, MO—April 18, 2007 – 417 Magazine presented four local children’s charities with a check for $44,391.16. The funds were generated by The Best of 417 Magazine Party 2007 held February 25, 2007 at the Springfield Exposition Center. This year’s contribution, along with past year’s contributions, top more than $100,000 in cash donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, Children’s Miracle Network, Regional Girls Shelter and the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. The charities received their portions in a check presentation held at Reliable Superstore, one of the presenting sponsors of the event.
The Best of 417 Magazine Party showcases “the Best” people, restaurants, retailers, organizations and live music from the area as voted on by readers of 417 Magazine. The Best of 417 Party 2008 is slated for Sunday, February 24, 2008.


EDITORS NOTE:
Photo attached - Pictured from left to right;
Ryan Patterson, Calhoun, Havens & Patterson at Merrill Lynch; Kevin Killian, Good Samaritan Boys Ranch; Laurie Soulsby, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks; Jeff Knisley, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks; Dana Havens, Calhoun, Havens & Patterson at Merrill Lynch; Tony Stubblefield, Reliable Superstore; Julie Conway, Good Samaritan Boys Ranch; Raylene Lee, Alice @95.5; Nanette Martin, Regional Girls Shelter; Gary Whitaker, 417 Magazine; Judy Bilyeu, Metro Builders Supply; Heather Moore, Children’s Miracle Network; Lynn Morris, Family Pharmacy; Mandy Jones, Family Pharmacy; Dr. Jeff Gower, Wil Fischer Companies.

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