Fun with Legal Aid

by Gregg Lombardi, Executive Director

We had two great fundraising events over the weekend. Friday night was the first annual Volunteer Attorney Project Team Trivia Night contest. 120 participants tested their knowledge of the arts, literature, food and bearded coaches in the NCAA basketball tournament-- among other things. It was a blast.

The competition was intense but Mizzou Minutiae a team organized by stalwart VAP supporter Tim Monsees emerged victorious.

And in the beautiful weather on Sunday morning, 175 runners and walkers participated in the Lawyers’ Association of Kansas City’s Run for Justice on the Plaza. Proceeds from the event go to support Legal Aid. Many thanks to the LAKC’s Kent Erickson, Corey Unrein (who was on sight at 4:30 in the morning getting things set up) for their work in organizing another great run.

I am also pleased to report that we had two Legal Aid runners win their age division. Amber Cutler won the women’s 25-30 category and Dick Halliburton completed the course in under 25 minutes to win the men’s 70 and over category. In addition to being a fundraiser for Legal Aid, this was also a Legal Aid Wellness Committee event and we had lots of runners and walkers out soaking up the beautiful morning.

Thanks again to everyone who worked on these events.