The 15th annual country and western fundraiser for the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation, “Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats,” raised $18,276.11.

The event was held Friday night at Bob and Lynn Small’s big red country barn.

All proceeds from Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats will support Children’s Mercy Clinics at Geary Community Hospital.

One hundred and forty guests enjoyed a BBQ meal prepared by Cox Brothers BBQ and a frozen desert bar by FroYo Junction.

The silent auction raised $3,300 and the live auction raised $4,250, with a Sunset Cruise on Milford Lake for eight donated by Tim Date of Milford Lake Marina; a Mexican Fiesta Dinner for six donated by Rex and Jolana Matney; a two-day turkey hunt donated by Brad Roether – Grandpa Boone’s Cabins and Outfitters; BBQ ribs and pulled pork for 20 to 30 people donated by Good Wood BBQ – Lance Custer, Ken Dillon and Kenny Ziegler; and a baby bed bench created and donated by Craig Paxton. After dinner, guests danced to music by Nashville recording artist, Rusty Rierson.

Bob and Lynn Small have hosted Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats for six years. To express appreciation for their generosity, the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation presented them with a plaque, a decorative branding iron — BCCH with a cowboy hat, and a wall hanging of the brand to display in their big red country barn.

Commenting on the event, Executive Director, Jolana Montgomery – Matney said, “It was particularly special to have six representatives from Children’s Mercy attend the event. A special thanks to them and all the supporters of Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats.