09/17/2026
💚 IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO CREATE HOPE. 💚
As we get ready for HopeFest this Saturday, we have one very important thing to say:
THANK YOU.
HopeFest has grown into a full day of connection, remembrance, recovery, mental wellness, family activities, entertainment and FUN — and it simply would not be possible without the businesses, organizations and individuals who chose to support it.
👏 Please help us thank our incredible HopeFest sponsors and supporters:
The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus • Darin's Auto Repair • Pawnee Valley Community Hospital • Nex-Tech • Great Bend Psychiatric • Edward Jones – Kris Sundahl • Mark's Custom Signs • Eller Auto Repair • Stueder Contractors • Countryside Vet • Clara Barton Medical Center • Marmie Auto Group • Conrade Insurance Group • Genoa Pharmacy • Magna Dry • Big Bend Custom Engraving • Brentwood Builders • Damm Pipe Testing • Innovative Groups • Senator Tory Marie Blew • Wendy Lockwood • Representative Brett Fairchild • Eakin Enterprises • Passages of Hope • Identifications / Kleen Smart • Washington Roofing & Insulation • Optum • Healthy Blue • Abbey Carpet • Parr Sound and Light • Walmart • Wheatland Electric • Happy Girl Flower Shop • 281 Auto Salvage • Long Pumpkin Patch
Some gave financially. Some donated services, supplies or their time. Some helped us bring an idea to life. Every contribution mattered.
When you come downtown Saturday and see everything happening around you, know that you're also seeing what can happen when a community gets behind mental health, recovery, su***de prevention and hope.
To every sponsor and supporter who said YES to HopeFest: thank you for investing in our community and helping us cultivate Help, Hope, and Healing. 🌱💚
Now we're ready to see it all come together.
See you Saturday, Great Bend! 🎉
