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AYF Centennial<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

fundraiser & Awards Ceremony<\/p><\/div>

October 18, 2025 – ticket sales closed<\/p><\/div>

You are invited to a night of celebration to mark 100 years of the American Youth Foundation! There will be cocktails, dinner, dancing, walks down memory lane, awards, and fundraising efforts to honor our centennial and secure our foundation's future.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will recognize Dick Gephardt and Pat Mulcahy as Honorary Co-Chairs for the AYF Centennial Campaign. We will also honor Anna Kay Vorsteg with the Lasting Legacy award i<\/span>n recognition of 40 years of service, her selfless leadership, and her enduring legacy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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When<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Saturday, Oct. 18<\/p>\n

Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 p.m.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dress<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Cocktail or creative checkerboard attire<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Where<\/p><\/div><\/div>

The Trolley Room at Forest Park 
5595 Grand Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tickets<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Ticket sales closed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Accomodations<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Discounted accommodations are available at The Cheshire St. Louis<\/a> and the Moonrise Hotel<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

All reservations must be made by Sept. 17 to secure a discounted AYF rate.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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