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An evening of community, entertainment and generosity in action.

Now in its second decade, RadioActive is so much more than a fundraising event. This year, we're turning up the volume as we come together in support of your favorite local, independent, nonprofit civic treasure: KCUR. Please join us as we stand in support of the free press!

Event Details

Friday, June 12, 2026 at Loews Kansas City Hotel

6 p.m Registration opens

7 p.m. Program begins

What to expect

Cocktail reception with open bar, multi-course plated dinner, live music and dancing, and satisfaction from knowing you are supporting nonprofit, local journalism that benefits our community!

Dress

Festive cocktail (something you can dance in!)

Event Co-Chairs

Casey Simmons and S. Sloane Simmons

Barbara and Robin Foster

The value of your support: KCUR is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and there is a tax-deductible value to your support. A final accounting of the deductible/non-deductible value will be provided by the UMKC Foundation in February 2027. For more information, contact David Fulk, Director of Major and Planned Giving.

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OUR 2026 SPONSORS TO-DATE

As of 3/10/2026

Presenting Sponsors

Doug Anning & Kirk Isenhour
Ann Baum
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Sarah & Jon Baum
Vijay Nath & Zane Burke
Barbara & Robin Foster

Signal Sponsors

Julie Walker Browne & Pete Browne
Cathy & Terry Matlack
Regnier Family Foundation
Michele & Jim Stowers
Kissick Construction

Airwaves Sponsors

Sandy & Steve Geduldig
Shelly Freeman & Kim Jones
Alicia & Bill Jennings
Karen & Mike Sexton
Cathy Jambrosic & Michele Stauffer
Drs. Sandra & Steven Stites
Mary Ventura & Randy Sedlacek

Transmitter Sponsors

Todd Green & Bob Batterson
Mary & Tom Bloch
Amber & Grant Cansler
Regina Nouhan & John Eck
Laura Wassmer & Larry Frazen
Georgia Loescher-Junge
Julie Nelson Meers & Sam Meers
Taylor Miller
Mary Holcomb & Mark Schulte
Melissa & Leland Sindt
Scott Smith
Martha Jane Phillips Starr Field of Interest Fund
Julie & David Warm
Linda Zesch
STUFF Mayfield Agency ARTworks The Greensman Husch Blackwell KC Community Garden LINK LisaSchmitz PGAV UMKC Foundation

Studio Sponsors

Berkley Family Foundation
Pamela Fleischer
Kim & Ted Higgins
Deedee King & Pati Chasnoff
Raleigh & Brad Lang
Ursula Terassi & Jim Miller
Sarah & Matt Olson
Agnes Otto
Debra & Allen Parmet
Erik Bergrud & Kimberlee Ried
Stephanie & Greg Stollsteimer
Beth Gottstein Thompson & Gary Thompson
Stephanie Ulsh / STYLE + COMPANY
Black & Veatch Commerce Bank Cornerstones First Business Bank Focal KC Care Health Center McCown Gordon UMKC Trustees Van Trust