Snowflake Streak 2026: Step Up for Health Care Access
By Catherine Rice, Vice President of Marketing/Outreach at Health Partnership Clinic
Calling All Team Captains!
Bundle up, lace up your sneakers and join Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) for the second annual Snowflake Streak—a winter walk with heart—on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at the Olathe Community Center and Stagecoach Park.
This peer-to-peer fundraising event unites caring individuals, families and businesses to support HPC’s mission of providing quality, affordable and accessible medical, dental and behavioral health care to those who need it most.
Lead the Way – Become a Team Captain
Team Captains are the heart of the Snowflake Streak! As a Captain, you’ll:
• Form a team of friends, family, or coworkers.
• Fundraise to help uninsured and low-income patients access vital health care.
• Motivate others to walk, give, and make an impact.
Captains receive special recognition, helpful fundraising tools, and the satisfaction of leading change in their community. Rally your crew and be the spark that starts the Streak!
A Team Captain Rally was recently held at the Blue Moose Bar & Grill–Lenexa, featuring Sondra Wallace of AdventHealth and clinic staff who inspired our attendees. Special thanks to our friends at Blue Moose who provided appetizers and beverages to our guests. But there is still time to sign up! To get started, contact Nikki Balden at nbalden@hpcks.org or 913-433-7592.
A Fun and Meaningful Winter Event
The morning kicks off with a brief program and a brisk walk around the park’s 0.97-mile trail loop. Enjoy pre- and post-walk festivities including:
- Face painting and a photobooth (provided by Truity Credit Union)
- Breakfast and a hot chocolate/coffee bar
- Emcee Joe Lauria, evening meteorologist for FOX4
So far, the clinic has raised more than $34,000—already halfway to the $55,000 goal!
Walk, Fundraise and Earn Prizes
There’s no fee to participate, but walkers are encouraged to raise at least $100, enough to help cover rapid RSV, strep or flu tests for uninsured children.
Those who reach the $100 milestone will receive a limited-edition Snowflake Streak T-shirt.
Top fundraisers can earn additional prizes, including:
- Power Ring Wireless Charger
- Blanket Shawl
- Fleece Jacket
- Garmin Activity Tracker
Prizes will also be awarded for:
- Best Dressed Team
- Best Dressed Individual (Adult and Child)
- Top Fundraising Team
- Team with the Most Members
Community Spirit in Action
HPC invites area companies, schools, civic and church groups and community members to get involved—as sponsors, team captains or participants.
We’re deeply grateful to our generous sponsors, including:
Premier Sponsor: AdventHealth
Additional Sponsors: Blue Gurus, City of Olathe, Damage Control Restoration, Davidson Promotional, Farmers Bank, Husch Blackwell, Olathe Ford, Olathe Noon Lions Club, Olathe Noon Optimist Club, Scovell Remodeling, Simmons Bank, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and Ed and Jane Walsworth.
Meet the Team Behind the Streak
Mary Ellen Clark (Community Member/HPC Development Committee), Cara Coleman (The Recovery Village Kansas City), Stephanie Heisler (Walmart), Garrett Carnes (Truity Credit Union), Pastor Neil Glaser (Church of the Resurrection), Derek Richardson (Healthy Blue Kansas), Jacob Swisher (Heritage Wealth Partners), Jim Terrones (HPC Board), Jason Terry (Blue Gurus) and Scott Tow (Snowflake VIP and 2025 Top Fundraiser). Representing HPC are Nikki Balden, Marketing/Development Coordinator, Hayward Lafferty, Director of Development; Thao Le, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Behavioral Health Director; David Merschbrock, Operations Manager; and Catherine Rice, VP of Marketing and Outreach.
Get Involved Today!
Download the event information PDF.
Interested in forming a team or walking?
Contact Nikki Balden at nbalden@hpcks.org or 913-433-7592.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
Contact Hayward Lafferty at hlafferty@hpcks.org or 913-276-7012.
