HEELO Inc.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — HEELO Inc. said their 2023 Juneteenth Community Celebration was a great success.
The Juneteenth Blood Drive held the HCC Stringer Fine Arts Center on June 16 had great community participation. Blood donors donated enough blood to save 100 lives in the Hutchinson community and in the state of Kansas.
On Saturday, June 17 the Juneteenth Pancake Feed held at the Stringer Fine Arts Center was well attended and represented by a diverse group of Hutchinson community members and supporters of the national Juneteenth Holiday. Hutchinson Mayor Jon Richardson was in attendance to read the 2023 Juneteenth proclamation.
Other activities included the Juneteenth Basketball Tournament at Journey Mennonite Church in South Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Youth were the highlight of the afternoon showing off their basketball talents and 3-point shots.
Then on Sunday, June 18, the Juneteenth Community Picnic and Car Show Hosted By HEELO INC and the Salt City Cruiser Car Club at Homebuilder Shelter at Carey Park was well attended by community members and their families along with and the Hutchinson Police and Fire Department.
HEELO Inc. served 200 hamburgers and 200 hotdogs at the Juneteenth Picnic.
A Picnic highlight was Leslie Hale a Hutchinson resident and Juneteenth volunteer and supporter, grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs while giving back to her Hutchinson community.
Lacretia Nicholas, a 93-year-old Hutchinson resident and huge Juneteenth supporter was in attendance enjoying the afternoon festivities while honoring the history and reason Juneteenth is celebrated and uplifted in communities.
Shontina R. Tipton, CEO / Founder of HEELO INC would like to thank this year's corporate sponsors, community partners, supporters and volunteers for all their dedication, support, volunteerism and hard work on this year's Juneteenth Community Celebrations events.
"Without your love, trust and the support of you and the Hutchinson community, none of this would be possible," Tipton said.
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