First Annual Snowflake Streak Fundraising Event Raises Over $37,000 for Health Partnership Clinic

By Catherine Rice, Vice President of Marketing/Outreach at Health Partnership Clinic

Snowflake Streak 2025Health Partnership Clinic’s (HPC) inaugural Snowflake Streak fundraising walk successfully brought the community together for a cause close to our hearts, raising more than $37,000 to support uninsured children and adults in our area. AdventHealth was the presenting sponsor. The event attracted over 200 participants and volunteers who enjoyed a family-friendly one-mile walk around the picturesque Stagecoach Park Loop at the Olathe Community Center, Olathe, Kan. Joe Lauria, evening news meteorologist for FOX4, served as the event’s emcee, and Olathe Mayor John Bacon made brief remarks and led the walkers.

The walk event included a “warmup minute” by Jonathan Fiser with AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, a short program, a photo booth compliments of Truity Credit Union, face painting and winter tattoos from Gardner Edgerton High School National Honor Society (NHS) students, individual and team prize presentation, door prizes and breakfast, compliments of Chick-fil-a (Olathe and Overland Park). Coffee was donated by First Watch and Sweet Tee’s Coffee Shop and hot chocolate was donated by Grounded Mobile Coffee.

The Top Fundraising Team was awarded to ScottieT, raising $4,585. A big thank you to Scott Tow, Team Captain, and his 20 walkers and more than 50 donors! The Most Team Members award was presented to TVH Parts Co. with 24 team members. The team will enjoy cookies and be the proud recipient of the Streak Traveling Trophy for one year. In addition, the Best Dressed Team award went to Team Paola Penguins, co-captained by Trish Fowler and Mayra Bocanegra, HPC staff members. The “Penguins” will enjoy an in-office pizza party. Prizes were also given to best dressed adult and child.

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HPC, which serves Johnson, Miami and Franklin Counties, ensures high-quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care is accessible to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

Snowflake Streak 2025“Thanks to our generous Snowflake Streak sponsors, team captains, walkers and donors we have raised funds that will help us maintain our mission,” says Amy Falk, HPC’s CEO. “This year’s event not only fostered a sense of community but also highlighted the importance of healthcare accessibility for everyone.”

She adds, “Events like the Snowflake Streak showcase the incredible spirit of our community and our shared commitment to health equity. Thanks to the generous support of our participants, sponsors, donors and volunteers, we are one step closer to making sure that everyone in our community can receive the care they need.”

HPC prides itself on serving as a collaborative hub for community partners, recognizing that teamwork is essential in overcoming barriers to health. The funds raised during the Snowflake Streak will go directly toward providing essential services and resources for those in need.

“We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, donated and volunteered,” adds Catherine Rice, Vice President of Marketing and Outreach. “Together, we are making a significant impact on the health of our community. Our first annual Snowflake Streak is a testament to the power of collaboration and community involvement. We look forward to continuing this tradition and making next year’s event even bigger and better.”

A huge thank you to the Snowflake Streak Committee. Community members included Cara Coleman, The Recovery Village Kansas City; Sara Freeman, Truity Credit Union; Stephanie Heisler, Walmart; Abigail Lano, MPH, Marketing Communications Consultant; Bill Schafer, Olathe Noon Optimist Club; James Terrones, HPC Board; Jason Terry, Blue Gurus; and Scott Tow, HPC volunteer/community member. Staff members include Thao Le, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Behavioral Health; David Merschbrock, Administration; and Nikki Balden, Administration. Our fundraising team included Leilani Haywood, Marketing/Development Manager; Hayward Lafferty, Development Director; Catherine Rice, VP of Marketing/Outreach; and Debbie Sparks, Development/Marketing Manager.

A special thank you to the following Volunteers: Lori Boushahla, HPC; Mary Ellen Clark, community member; Joni Hiatt, Olathe Noon Optimist Club; Denise Kelly, HPC; Judy Leary, Olathe Noon Optimist Club; Tonja McCoy, community member; Nathan Rice, community member; Jody Rice, HPC; Raylee Saunders, Gardner-Edgerton NHS student; Brooke Schesser, Gardner-Edgerton NHS parent; Reese Schesser, Gardner-Edgerton NHS student; Jacob Swisher, Olathe Noon Optimist; and Scott Tow, HPC.

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