Members of the community joined SOS in celebrating retiring executive director Connie Cahoone at SOS 2024 Hope-A-Palooza on March 29, 2024 at the Emporia Granada Theatre. Attendees enjoyed dinner and drinks, followed by recognition of SOS volunteers and Connie Cahoone, and a live auction. 100% all money raised by ticket sales and the live auction goes to fund SOS programs thanks to support from generous sponsors. The night ended with an exciting performance of Joseph Hall's Elvis Tribute Show. During the event, SOS Board Chair Tyler Curtis announced that the campaign for the Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope Fund had raised $74,458 as of the night of the event.
The 2024 SOS awards recognized several who supported SOS throughout the past year and beyond:
Agency Partner of the Year - Adrienne Burris with Michelin
Volunteer of the Year - Tyler Curtis
CASA Volunteer of the Year - Lindy Whetzel
Donors of the Year - Brandon, Natalie, Ridge, and Ryah Cahoone
SOS Legacy Award - Connie Cahoone
Donations to the Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope Fund can be made by sending a check to:
Emporia Community Foundation
Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope Fund
527 Commercial St # B
Emporia, KS 66801.
or by visiting www.soskansas.com/LegacyOfHope
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope fund and to all who celebrated with us at 2024 SOS Hope-A-Palooza: A Legacy of Hope!
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