The Conference, including the Breath of Hope Gala, will take place at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, located at 1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 64108.  The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) services the area.

For patients having oxygen delivered to the Westin, please work with your oxygen supplier and insurance a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the conference date to ensure timely delivery of your order.  The hotel does NOT allow you to pick up the equipment at the front desk but will deliver directly to and from your room.

Please follow these instructions to ensure proper handling and delivery:

Shipment Information:

Dates (regardless of your arrival and departure time):
Drop Off:  Thursday, September 25
Pick Up:  Monday, September 29

Address:
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
HOLD FOR [GUEST NAME] LAMposium Conference
1 East Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

Next Steps:
Once you have placed your order, please contact the hotel liaison Diane Wolfe at diane@kdwinc.com with your equipment information.

The cost for the hotel is $235 per night (this includes tax and fees).

Conference registration includes the following meals:

• Friday – breakfast and lunch
• Saturday – breakfast, lunch, gala dinner
• Sunday – breakfast only

Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hotel.
Hotel parking is $29 per night for self-parking and $39 per night valet.

For more information on transportation, click here.

For more information on accommodations, click here. 

Smart casual or business casual attire is recommended throughout the conference. All presentations will take place inside the hotel’s ballrooms so bring a sweatshirt, sweater, or a pashmina if you tend to get chilly. You may also want to bring comfortable clothing for yoga or other fitness activities, if you plan on participating. The hotel has a fitness center and a large outdoor pool. Don’t forget your dancing shoes and formal attire for the Breath of Hope Gala!

It is best to book your hotel room NOW. Be sure to call and reserve your room as soon as you register. The best way to get the discounted $195 + tax room rate is to book through the link below or call the hotel directly. Please help The LAM Foundation exclusively book the entire hotel by reserving your room through these avenues. When you book using other online sites, it decreases our ability to secure the entire hotel and meet our room quota. The deadline to book a room in The LAM Foundation room block is September 3. Book Now or call (816)474-4400

Booking your flight early will help to ensure you will get the lowest price. Click here for more information on accommodations and click here for travel information.

To learn more about the grants and how to apply, click here. If you need assistance, please contact Finance at finance@thelamfoundation.org.

Please contact Julie at jwogenstahl@thelamfoundation.org or call 513-777-6889 for more information.