Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance
Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance (LEAP) operates for the benefit of Operation Breakthrough, Inc.
30th Annual LEAP Mardi Gras Celebration
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – KCMBA Event Center
Beverages, snacks, and desserts provided
To make a donation to LEAP for the benefit of Operation Breakthrough simply mail your check payable to LEAP.
c/o Mark Parrish, Treasurer
221 W. Lexington Avenue, Suite 200, Independence, MO 64050
or
Donate Online
THANK YOU TO THE LEAP 2024 DONORS!
Platinum DONORS ($11,000 and up)
Davis, Bethune & Jones
Stueve Siegel Hanson, LLP
Robb & Robb, LLC
DIAMOND DONORS ($6,000 to $10,999)
Polsinelli PC
GOLD DONORS ($3,500 to $5,999)
Tom
& Polly Kokoruda
Dana
James Kids Foundation
Schirger
Feierabend
Stinson
Shook,
Hardy & Bacon LLP
SILVER DONORS ($1,500 to $3,499)
Jack
& Mary Kilroy
Boyd,
Kenter, Thomas & Parrish, LLC
Shamberg,
Johnson & Bergman, Chartered
The
Redfearn Law Firm
Franke,
Schultz & Mullen, P.C.
Presley
& Presley, LLC
Kersten
Holzhueter & Dan Kilcoyne
Cannezzaro
Marvel
Hon.
Patricia Breckenridge
Dentons
Anne
Schiavone
Paul,
LLP
Jennifer
& David Heinemann
BRONZE DONORS ($1,000 to $1,499)
Aaron
House
Mark
& Burkhead
John
& Ellen Aisenbrey
DiPasquale
Moore
Dysart
Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C.
Abby
McClellan Paradise
Amanda
Letizia
Nash
& Franciskato, LLC
Robert
Norfleet
Elizabeth
Healey
Watters
Wolf Bub Hansmann
Ashley
Dillon
Husch
Blackwell, LLP
Dollar,
Burns, Becker & Hershewe
Langdon
& Emison, LLC
Vickie
Mauck
Hon.
Chris Sill-Rogers & Charlie Rogers
Amanda
Ketchum
Samantha
Wenger
Hon.
Alok Ahuja & Nina Ahuja
Mark
Parrish
Grant
Davis
Scott
Bethune
Anastasia
Pivovar
Armstrong
Teasdale
Monica
Kriegel
Laura
Tyler
Steve
& Margie Holzhueter
Keith
Volpi
The
Nail Law Firm
Denise
Davis
Paul
Redfearn
Kate
Gasper
Hon.
Ortrie Smith
Sarah
Lynn Baltzell
The
McCallister Law Firm, PC
Athena
Dickson
Maggie
Boyd
Anna
Maria Merritt
Maureen
Mannion
Taylor
Concannon Hausmann
Amy
Hatch
James
Stigall
Comm.
Sherrill L. Rosen
Anne
Hershewe
Hon.
Stephen Bough
Michael
Kirk
Cowing
& Mendelson, P.C.
Hon.
David Kays & Julie Kays
Matthew
Sparks
Michelle
Cocayne
Camille
Roe
Kaitlin
Gallen
Hon.
Laura Stith
Stephanie
Hamman
Amanda
& Firooz Basri
Elyssa
Moderson
Hon.
Mary Weir
Mara
Cohara
Stephen
Millin
Fred
Slough
Mark
Foster
Jim
Redfearn
Abram
White
Lynne
Morris
Hon.
Dale Youngs
Courtney
Lauer
About LEAP
Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance (LEAP) was created in 1994 as a not for profit Foundation to further, promote and expand upon existing community service of lawyers in Greater Kansas City with a specific focus upon initiatives intended to encourage young persons in their pursuit of an education.
LEAP is a unique, joint professional effort comprised of
LEAP has been honored by the American Bar Association and the Missouri Bar Associations, and in 1997 received the ABA National Civic Literacy Award. In presenting LEAP with the award, the ABA emphasized the cooperative nature of this educational consortium of lawyers. The National Civic Literacy Award recognizes “conspicuous, sustained effort by a law firm or public law office to contribute to the advancement of literacy at a local, state or national level.”
Who does LEAP support?
Through LEAP the lawyers of Kansas City have raised over $1.8 Million for the educational benefit of disadvantaged children. LEAP’s designated beneficiary is Operation Breakthrough. Founded in 1971, Operation Breakthrough’s mission is to help children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving and educational environment. The center also strives to support and empower the children’s families through advocacy, referral services, and emergency aid.
Operation Breakthrough has utilized LEAP donations to fund a state of the art computer lab, well informed school counselors and before and after school enrichment programs. Each year, LEAP’s fundraising efforts culminate at its Mardi Gras Luncheon typically held on Fat Tuesday.
PLEASE DONATE
Donor Levels:
Platinum ($10,750+)
Diamond ($5,750-$10,749)
Gold ($3,250-$5,749)
Silver ($1,250-$3,249)
Bronze ($1-$1,249)
To make a donation to LEAP for the benefit of Operation Breakthrough simply mail your check payable to LEAP.
c/o Mark Parrish, Treasurer
221 W. Lexington Avenue, Suite 200, Independence, MO 64050
or
Donate Online
Volunteer
LEAP has also benefited Operation Breakthrough by asking lawyers of Greater Kansas City to volunteer as Mentors and Study Buddies.
What is a Study Buddy?
LEAP Study Buddies volunteer at Operation Breakthrough to read one on one with children, help with schoolwork, and give time and attention to children who need a friend.
Why Be a Study Buddy?
Having consistent care attention and encouragement has worked wonders for the children already receiving regular tutoring and mentoring. Some of the great outcomes seen at Operation Breakthrough include increased focus, effective problem solving and improved scholastic achievement and behavior. By giving only two hours a week or month a Study Buddy can have a tremendous impact on the education and development of the children served by Operation Breakthrough.
What Does it Involve?
Tutors and kids meet at the center any day Monday through Friday between 4 and 6 pm. They are encouraged not only to do homework, read, tutor but also to talk, share play games and interact in the Center's 10,000-volume library. Volunteers can participate on a weekly or monthly basis.
To volunteer as a LEAP Mentor or Study Buddy contact Operation Breakthrough, (816) 329-5233.
Learn More About Operation Breakthrough