More than 440 guests attended the 2003 Gift of Life Gala honoring Dr. David C. Lowance. As can be seen from these photos, fun was had by all.

Honoree Dr. David C. Lowance strikes a formal pose with
(standing, left to right)
Dr. Hal Franch, Al Salierno, and Chris Starr (NKFG’s president, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer, respectively).




Dr. David C. Lowance (seated) and Dr. William C. Waters III, for whom the NKFG newly-established Lowance-Waters Research and Prevention Fund is named.




Dr. Lowance, known for his wild hat collection, sports a frog hat and carries a self-explanatory sign as he mingled with his guests, including NKFG Board member Liza Boswell.

Dr. Jim Tumlin, chairman of NKFG’s medical advisory board, joins with wife Jan in smiling for the camera.

Noreen Rogers, immediate past chairman of NKFG’s board of directors, takes a moment to smile for the camera along with husband Richard.

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Williams (left) and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Youmans wait for the next entrée to be served.

Gala planning committee members Ladd Marks and Angela Brown take a quick breather from their duties at the Gala.