In 2010 when the Alison’s Allies team was formed, I was an administrator in the Olathe School District. One of our Board of Education members at the time was Harlan C. Parker. Mr. Parker was also my insurance agent.  Mr. Parker owns the Harlan C. Parker State Farm Agency and was a supporter of many, many initiatives in the community.  In what I perceived as a bold move, I asked Mr. Parker if he was willing to sponsor the t-shirts for Alison’s Allies.  Mr. Parker said YES! And from 2010 to the present Harlan Parker has sponsored the Alison’s Allies t-shirts for the annual walk/run! Harlan’s son, Jason, has joined his father in the business and now Harlan and Jason Parker both support the Alison’s Allies t-shirts!

Why is T-Shirt Sponsorship So Important?  Having the Alison’s Allies t-shirts paid for 100% by the Parker State Farm Agency is so important to our fund-raising efforts.  Sponsoring the t-shirts allows every dollar raised to go toward fund-raising efforts.  If individuals had to pay for the Alison’s Allies t-shirts, that amount would be deducted from the total donation. But, with the support of the Parker State Farm Agency 100% of the money raised goes to the cause of breast cancer screening, health equity, care, and research.

Through the years, many designs have graced the Alison’s Allies t-shirts! Originally the t-shirts were designed by Joe Wisniewski of Gee-Wiz Printing.  Upon Joe’s retirement, Gary Roles with Olathe T-Shirt has been assisting with the t-shirt printing. 

In 2024, Harlan had Alison’s Allies work with a new t-shirt vendor, his niece Mandy Parker from totalgraphics-ne.  What a great experience! Mandy took my preliminary design and enhanced it! We oved using the 'heart hands' this year, in honor of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce! 

The t-shirt pick-up event is always a highlight, making the beginning of the Alison’s Allies Walk for Breast Cancer Event! A little video of the pick-up event! youtu.be/Xdpw1UYgKVU