Razzle Dazzle Ball Raises $365,000 for Crisis Nursery

Over $365,000 to prevent child abuse and neglect in the metropolitan St. Louis area—that is the record amount raised by the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery at the annual Razzle Dazzle Ball on April 6, 2019.

Over 550 supporters gathered for a magical evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, live music, and live and silent auctions.

“Everything the Crisis Nursery does is possible due to the wonderful support of our community,” said DiAnne Mueller, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery CEO. “We can keep kids safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year because the community believes in us and what we do, and we are so grateful.”

A highlight of the evening's festivities will be the presentation of the ‘HUGS & KISSES’ awards to individuals, businesses, and groups who have shown Helpfulness, Uncommon Generosity, Sincere Kindness, Integrity, Shining Service and Extraordinary Support for the Crisis Nursery. This year's honorees are:

• Couple of the Year: Stephanie and Dave Hall
• Woman of the Year: Jodi Lang
• Family Foundation of the Year: The Busch Family
• Health Care Partner of the Year: SSM Heath- St. Joseph Hospitals
• Young Professional of the Year: Amanda Sherry
• Grandma of the Year: Millie Newton

Event Details:

What: Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s Razzle Dazzle Ball, “Wish Upon a Star”

When: Saturday, April 6, 2019 6:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.

Where: Westport Sheraton Lakeside Chalet

Sponsors:

Presenting: Centene Charitable Foundation

Premier: Edward Jones

Platinum: St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital

Gold: Drs. Nanci & James Bobrow, Ameren Missouri, Quik Trip, SSM Health, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust, Vincent’s Jewelers, Sandon and Karen Wool, Express Scripts, AAIM, Linda and Eric Gerhardt, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Krey Distributing

Silver: Six Point Financial Group

Bronze: BancorpSouth Bank, Mr. Bill Siedhoff, Drs. Jovita & Patrick Oruwari, Carrollton Bank, Missouri Foundation For Health, Total Access Urgent Care, Bayer, Ameren Illinois, KMOV, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, Ascension, Commerce Bank, Graybar, ProActive Chiropractic, Wells Fargo Advisors

About the Crisis Nursery: The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery provides a safe haven 24-hours a day, 365 days a year for children, birth through age 12, whose families are facing a crisis. Parents bring children to the Nursery free of charge, on a voluntary basis where they receive a medical exam, therapeutic activities, nutritious meals, and take-home necessities. Parents receive crisis counseling, in-home visits, parent educational groups, and support at one of ten Outreach Centers. In 33 years we have served over 117,000 children. For more details on the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, please call 314-292-5770 or visit www.crisisnurserykids.org

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