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This week on So THIS Happened, we’re recording live from Home2 Suites in Delano with the incredible Jamie Seipel, Director of Sales for Home2 Suites Delano and 2026 Visionary of the Year candidate for Blood Cancer United.

What starts as a conversation about fundraising quickly becomes something much deeper—about saying yes before you feel ready, stepping into something bigger than yourself, and discovering just how powerful community can be when it rallies around a cause.

For Jen, this episode is especially meaningful—a full-circle moment reflecting on her own candidacy back in 2016… and what it looks like to now sit across from someone stepping into that same journey.

And yes… we also talk about:
Bitchy Bingo
Adult Prom (with DJ Panda 💃)
A dunk tank situation that feels mildly unhinged (in the best way)

💃 In This Episode, We Cover:
Jamie’s journey from Visit Wichita to Home2 Suites Delano
What drew her to Blood Cancer United—and why she said yes
The emotional moment it became real
The unexpected confidence that comes from asking for support
The power of community (and Wichita showing UP)
Behind-the-scenes of planning multiple fundraising events
How this experience is already changing her
Why this campaign is about so much more than fundraising

🎲 This or That: Fundraising Edition
We kick things off with a themed round of This or That, including:
Silent auction vs. live auction chaos
Bingo night vs. trivia night
Boots & Buckles vs. Adult Prom
Plan the event vs. show up and enjoy
Spoiler: strong opinions were formed… and defended 😄

🎉 Jamie’s Event Lineup (aka The Tour 👏)
Jamie is not playing small—she’s bringing the entire city along for the ride.
Here’s what’s coming up:
⚾ Baseball Game (April 3)
Featuring a powerful first pitch moment from Honor Hero Zach
🎱 Bitchy Bingo (April 9)
A little sass, a lot of fun
🤠 Boots & Buckles @ WAVE (April 19)
Country vibes, live music, and big energy
🏃‍♀️ Run for Blood Cancer (April 25)
5K + 1-mile fun run at Exploration Place
🧠 Wichita-Themed Trivia Night (April 30)
Come for the fun, stay for the unexpected facts
🍷 Adult Prom @ The Boathouse (May 14)
90s/2000s theme + DJ Panda = absolute chaos (the good kind)
💦 Poker Run + Dunk Tank (May)
Dive bar crawl meets “who are we dunking today?” energy

❤️ Why This Matters
Blood Cancer United supports patients and families right here in Wichita—and every dollar raised stays local.
Last year alone:
💰 $264,000 raised by Visionary candidates
💰 Over $500,000 given back to local families
This isn’t just about events.
It’s about impact, advocacy, and showing up when it matters most.

🙌 How You Can Get Involved
Attend an event
Donate directly to Jamie’s campaign
Share with your network
Show up however you can
Because every little bit truly does count.

🥂 Favorite Moment
“I thought people liked me… but would they actually show up for me?”
Turns out… they would. And they did.

✨ Closing Thoughts
This episode is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…
is say yes before you feel ready.
Because you never know what kind of impact is waiting on the other side.

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