BOOTS AND BOWTIES GALA

Photos and story by Diane Anderson

Guests were invited to don their finest cowboy attire –including boots, bowties and hats – for the annual Boots and Bowties Gala at Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa in St. Charles, Missouri. Those in attendance enjoyed a cocktail reception and dinner, plus both silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit Unlimited Play, an organization that builds fully accessible playgrounds for all children to play together. Zachary Blakemore was the original inspiration for Unlimited Play –Zachary has a rare genetic central nervous system disease, Pelizaeus Merzbacher Disease, and uses a wheelchair. KSDK News’ Mike Bush served as the emcee for the evening, with Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, the reigning Mrs. America, as keynote speaker.