Party for The Place: Ripples

Party for The Place: Ripples

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Presented by:
Midwest ATC
Honorary Chairs: Mike Cordes & DeAnna Dresel

Loews Kansas City Hotel

Emcee: Abby Eden

The Collective

Immerse yourself in an evening where every act of compassion flows outward. At the Children’s Place, we understand how a single ripple of hope expands into a wave of change — restoring trust, strengthening community, and creating a healing current that restores childhood. 

Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Learn more by contacting Ashley Thorpe, Special Events Manager, at thorpea@childrensplacekc.org or 816.363.1898.

Sponsorship & Tickets

Tickets, table host and sponsorship opportunities are now available! 

Party for The Place 2026 outfit inspiration - feminine

Party for The Place: Ripples Outfit Inspiration

Find inspiration from the event’s theme to plan your style for the evening! We encourage you to look to blues, greens and other cool tones to craft the perfect outfit for Party for The Place: Ripples.

Party for The Place 2026 outfit inspiration - masculine

Late Night Entertainment

Party for The Place culminates with late-night entertainment provided by the Collective, a collaboration between DJ Ashton Martin and Lostwax.

This evening’s performance will feature a high-energy collaboration between DJ, saxophone and violin.

We’ll see you on the dance floor!

Party for The Place late night entertainment

Relive the fun from Party for The Place 2025:

Thank You to Our 2026 Impact Partners!

Trusted Partner

Distribution by Air
Kiewit logo

Inclusive Partner

Dairy Farmers of America

Supportive Partner

UMB

Welcoming Partner

AssuredPartners, Inc.
Associated Bank
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Commerce Bank
Hallmark
Slattery Design & Architecture
Swagelok Kansas City 

Thank You to our Event-Exclusive Sponsors

Centric
Midwest ATC