CLARKSTON— The TriState Health Foundation’s Run for the Health of It Fall Fest drew a busy Saturday crowd in the Lewis-Clark Valley and raised $24,775 for local care, with every dollar earmarked for equipment, services, and programs at TriState Health.
Organizers thanked sponsors, runners, walkers, vendors, and volunteers for showing up on a packed weekend and for helping grow the event through several changes this year. The foundation said the turnout and gifts will support the community-owned hospital’s mission.
Edward Jones Christian Leer served as title sponsor. Major sponsors were ICCU and Rogers Subaru. The start/finish line was sponsored by the Lewis Clark Valley Les Schwab locations. Mile sponsors were Century 21 Price Right Joyce Keefer, Coleman Oil, Planet Fitness, and RM Mechanical.
Community sponsors included Asotin County Aquatic Center, Bea You Yoga, Contract Designs, Clarkston Fire Department, Clarkston Police Department, Edward Jones Christian Leer, Infinity Rehab, Kayd’s Karvings, Kenzie’s Koffee, Lewiston Parks and Recreation, Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce, Planet Fitness, Rogers Subaru, and Scribbles by Design.
ArtBeat sponsored the shirts, Culligan Water provided the water, WinCo Foods sponsored the snacks, and Northwest Engraving Services sponsored the medals.
Premier Health Business Partners were Daily Fly, Lewiston Motor Company, Life Care Center of Lewiston, McVey Entertainment Group, Nelly Broadcasting, and Presnell Gage. Clarkston Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia was listed as Partner Healthy Business Partner. Patron Healthy Business Partners were Pathologists’ Regional Laboratory and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.
The foundation also thanked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lower Granite Lock and Dam, Holiday Inn, and the Port of Clarkston for use of land; Nate Stone Entertainment for DJing the early start; Walmart for parking-lot access; and Edward Jones Arnone Wealth Management for hosting at the office. Jesse and Kyle Bean provided fresh-picked pumpkins and florals. Liberty Radford and Kelly Skinner created the fall-themed photo board. Clarkston Fire Department served as the EMS team, and Clarkston Police Department helped runners cross the road safely.
Raffle winners were:
- Coeur d’Alene Resort stay, donated by Coeur d’Alene Resort and Friends of the Foundation CJ York
- Fall Fest basket, donated by Illa Smith Lori Oldfield
- Bea You Yoga basket, donated by Bea You Yoga and Friends of the Foundation Brook Brown
- Mountain Dew snowboard package, donated by Pepsi of Lewiston and Friends of the Foundation Brook Brown
- Aquatic Center basket, donated by Asotin County Aquatic Center Laura McKeown
- Krichelle’s Ziya Active Shop, donated by Krichelle Riedle Michelle Cooper
The pumpkin-guess jar held 83 pumpkins. Matthew Dudley and Cornelius Sia guessed correctly.
Winnings can be picked up at the Foundation office. Typical hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; organizers ask winners to call ahead so someone is on site.
The foundation has set Oct. 3, 2026, for next year’s Run for the Health of It Fall Fest and said the costume contest will return after many participants missed it this year. Feedback can be sent to foundation@tsmh.org.
