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