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Snowflake Streak 2026 Raises $63,933 — Surpasses Goal

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

Snowflake Streak 2026 Raises $63,933 — Surpasses  GoalHealth Partnership Clinic’s second annual Snowflake Streak was a record-breaking success, raising $63,933 and surpassing its goal at 116 percent. That represents a 45 percent increase over 2025, demonstrating growing community support for accessible, affordable health care.

More than 200 walkers, volunteers and community supporters participated this year — a 19 percent increase in attendance. The morning featured breakfast and pre-walk activities, including a Photo Booth sponsored by Truity Credit Union, followed by a brief program emceed by Joe Lauria of FOX4 before participants bundled up for the one-mile walk. We were honored to have Olathe Mayor John Bacon lead the walkers at the start of the one-mile route.

Sponsorship Growth Fueled Success

A major driver of this year’s growth was expanded sponsorship support:

  • 21 sponsors participated (up from 13 last year)
  • 11 new sponsors joined
  • Sponsorship revenue increased by 148 percent

Merchandise sales and event-day giving also added new revenue streams that we look forward to growing.

Snowflake Streak 2026 Raises $63,933 — Surpasses  Goal Snowflake Streak 2026 Raises $63,933 — Surpasses  Goal

A True Community Effort

This event would not have been possible without the leadership of Nikki Balden and David Merschbrock, who were instrumental in planning and execution, as well as the dedication of our staff, board members, Snowflake Streak Committee and community volunteers.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors and every participant who helped make this event a success.

Snowflake Streak is more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of community partnership and a commitment to ensuring families in our region have access to quality, compassionate care.

We look forward to building on this momentum in 2027.

Snowflake Streak 2026 Raises $63,933 — Surpasses  Goal

 Thank You to the following individuals who made our 2026 Snowflake Streak such a success!

Snowflake Streak 2026 Raises $63,933 — Surpasses  GoalStaff, Volunteers and Snowflake Committee

  • Sandy Athamneh, HPC Administration
  • Nikki Balden, HPC Marketing and Outreach
  • Lori Boushahla, HPC Administration
  • Cara Coleman, Snowflake Committee Member
  • Perla Cardenas, HPC Patient Services
  • Garrett Carnes , Snowflake Committee Member
  • Mary Ellen Clark, HPC Development & Snowflake Committee Member
  • Pastor Neil Glaser, Snowflake Committee Member
  • Stephanie Heisler, Snowflake Committee Member
  • David Kim, HPC Volunteer
  • Burnis Lance, HPC Board
  • Thao Le, HPC Behavioral Health, Snowflake Committee Member
  • David Merschbrock, HPC Administration
  • Mary Ortiz, HPC Behavioral Health
  • Derek Richardson, Snowflake Committee Member
  • Catherine Rice, HPC Marketing and Outreach
  • Jody Rice, HPC Volunteer
  • Jacob Swisher, Snowflake Committee Member
  • James Terrones, Snowflake Committee Member
  • Jason Terry, Snowflake Committee Member
  • Scott Tow, Snowflake Committee Member

Community Volunteers

  • Pam Balden
  • Sarah Bono
  • Shawna Davidson
  • Joni Hiatt
  • Isaiah Lance-Root
  • Judy Leary
  • Tonja McCoy
  • Nathan Rice
  • Brooke Schesser
  • Reese Schesser

Ottawa University Volunteers

  • Judah Hudson Brown
  • Lily Cross
  • Nikita Davda
  • Brooke Flory
  • Delaney Josephs
  • Samantha Lillis
  • Robert Lo
  • Angela Shasha