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Fundraiser for nursing scholarships hosted by The Research Foundation set for November 1

nursing students at an event photo booth

KANSAS CITY, Mo., (May 5, 2025) – The Research Foundation will host the 16th Research Royal Dinner & Auction, “Champions of Nursing” on Saturday, November 1 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The biennial event will benefit The Research Foundation’s nursing scholarship programs.

The evening will include cocktails, music, dinner, and dancing. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in several fundraising activities, including the Royal Raffle which will award several winners with exciting prizes to local restaurants, shops, and activities. Other activities include a 50/50 raffle, wine pull, and whiskey pull. Sponsorship opportunities are now available and donations to the Royal Raffle, wine pull, and whiskey pull are also being accepted. Individual tickets to the event will go on sale August 4.

Learn more about the event and how to contribute at theresearchfoundationkc.org/researchroyal.