National Alliance on Mental Illness' Annual Gala 2019
On Nov. 16, the St. Louis chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its annual gala, entitled "Unmasking Beautiful Minds," at the Chase Park Plaza. NAMI's goal is to provide access to housing, healthcare and more. Through its advocacy efforts, the organization hopes to educate the public, end the stigma against mental illness and improve the lives of those experiencing a mental illness and their support system.
Guests browse the silent auction items during the cocktail reception
Guests browse the silent auction items during the cocktail reception
Guests mingle before the gala's dinner.
Guests mingle before the gala's dinner.
NAMI St. Louis Director of Development Heather Richardson
NAMI St. Louis Director of Development Heather Richardson
Guests take their seats for the gala's dinner.
Guests take their seats for the gala's dinner.
Guests mingle during a cocktail reception before the gala's dinner.
Guests mingle during a cocktail reception before the gala's dinner.
John and Michele Dietl
John and Michele Dietl
Jack Hudson and board member Arlen Chaleff
Jack Hudson and board member Arlen Chaleff
Board member Sue Keck and Donna Schmelig
Board member Sue Keck and Donna Schmelig
Jonathan and Heather Hayes
Jonathan and Heather Hayes
Diana Jenkins and Josh Roscrow
Diana Jenkins and Josh Roscrow
Katie Stinnett, Paula Stewart, Dr. Heidi Strickler and Colleen Giebe
Katie Stinnett, Paula Stewart, Dr. Heidi Strickler and Colleen Giebe
Kurt and Julie Hoff
Kurt and Julie Hoff
Sally Hayward and Christine Pennell
Sally Hayward and Christine Pennell
NAMI St. Louis Director of Development Heather Richardson
NAMI St. Louis Director of Development Heather Richardson
Chris Macinski, January Realista, Bill Matteuzzi and Jennifer Haack
Chris Macinski, January Realista, Bill Matteuzzi and Jennifer Haack
Cheryl Hollenback and Mark Wilson
Cheryl Hollenback and Mark Wilson
Greta and Bob Brown
Greta and Bob Brown
Lizette and Greg Hill
Lizette and Greg Hill
Bret and Anne Heinrich
Bret and Anne Heinrich
Bill and Amie Hemenway
Bill and Amie Hemenway
Joyce Cammon, Lynn Rawlings, Karen Heath and Mary Grothe
Joyce Cammon, Lynn Rawlings, Karen Heath and Mary Grothe
Board member Geneen Von Kloha and Troy Von Kloha
Board member Geneen Von Kloha and Troy Von Kloha
Beth Williams, board member Scott Williams and Sheila Hunt
Beth Williams, board member Scott Williams and Sheila Hunt
Doctors Tom and Mary Hastings
Doctors Tom and Mary Hastings
Gerry and Mary Grothe
Gerry and Mary Grothe
Amy and Eddie Konsewicz
Amy and Eddie Konsewicz
Lynn Lupo and Marco Mino
Lynn Lupo and Marco Mino
Board member Anne Pennell and Kathryn Pennell
Board member Anne Pennell and Kathryn Pennell
Steven Walden works on a painting of St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo
Steven Walden works on a painting of St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo.
Doug and Laura Klein
Doug and Laura Klein
Chad Benlien and gala committee member Reese Benlien
Chad Benlien and gala committee member Reese Benlien