The Friends Gala 2020

Kate Marshall

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Saint Francis Healthcare System hosted The Friends Gala for its fifth year on March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. All proceeds from the Gala directly benefit Saint Francis Healthcare System's CancerCare and CardiacCare patient funds which provide care to patients in financial need.

Saint Francis Healthcare System president and chief executive officer Maryann Reese speaks during The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Saint Francis Foundation vice president Jimmy Wilferth welcomes attendees to The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
The Friends Gala chairperson Heather Short and co-chairperson Laura Parker take the stage Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Candles and centerpieces decorate tables at The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.

Kim Likens and Kim Adams pose for a photo during The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Cheryl Mothes, Chantelle Becking and Donna Denson share a laugh during The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
The Friends Gala is held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
First Choice raffle cards for a chance to receive any of the live auction items in value are seen at The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
The Friends Gala is held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.