American Cancer Society Fundraising Gala

Tyler Graef

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Area residents came together for a good cause - cancer awareness - at Rusted Route Farms in Cape Girardeau during a gala to benefit the American Cancer Society Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

A projection is seen during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cole and Nikki Burton pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Kate Easter paints on a canvas during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Theresa Lambert and Lisa Beckham pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Teresa Lambert, Lisa Beckham and Gerry Driskell pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Natalie Pannier and Heather Short pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cindy and Peter Maher pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Spencer and Alicia Schoch pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Maria and Keith Sudak pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Silent auction items are seen during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jamie and Adrian Tolle pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Robbie Spurlock and Christin Sharrock pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jeff and Barbie Stroder pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
An attendee's cancer-awareness themed tie is seen during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jennifer Ewert and Dick Muller pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Becky McClanahand talks with Santa Claus during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jennifer Deschenes and Mack Taylor pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Andy Schneider and Chelsea Grigery pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Fran and Kia McGarr pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Nick, Lisa and Scott van Sciever pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Kelly Lakenburger and Sasha Williams pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Vickie House and Mike Flautt pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
The dining hall is seen during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Wes and Janet Wade pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Casey Bauer and Taylor Williams pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mary Niswonger and Callie Welker pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Teresa Bauer is seen at the C.P. McGinty Jewelers booth during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Erin Dickey, Ashley Blattner and Sarah DeLuca (not pictured) fill out raffle tickets during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Sheri Cabral, Jeri Spence, Chantelle Becking and Rachel McNeeley pose for a photo during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mary Greenwood holds a jewelry box during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Fran McGarr addresses the crowd during a fundraising gala for the American Cancer Society at Rusted Route Farms Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)