OrthoPediatrics Hosts Creative Fundraising Event for Habitat for Humanity
WARSAW, IN — On August 20, 2025, employees at OrthoPediatrics engaged in a spirited fundraising activity to support a remarkable cause: constructing a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. This lively event featured executives taking turns in a dunk tank and staff members donning whipped cream pies as part of the fun.
Fun for a Cause
The fundraiser was spearheaded by the company’s Women Build team, affectionately known as the OrthoPedia-Chicks. Held during the lunch hours, participants contributed $10 for three attempts to dunk company executives and $5 to coat managers with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Supporting the Community
The proceeds from the event are designated to assist in constructing a home for Alexis Manges and her son, Khamaree. As this initiative is classified as a Women Build, over 20 female-only teams are involved in the essential construction tasks traditionally undertaken by Habitat volunteers.
Fundraising Goals and Success
Cindy Lursen, a member of the Women Build team, expressed that the group aimed to raise $3,000 from this event and anticipated reaching that goal halfway through. The collective efforts of the 13-member team are part of a larger target of $10,000, with contributions exceeding $12,000 as of midday that Wednesday.
“We like to have fun here. It’s just positive reinforcement for our team members,” Lursen stated regarding the nature of the event.
Community Impact
The overarching goal set by all participating teams is $150,000. Any funds raised that surpass the cost of Manges’ home will be allocated to support other families in need of housing, according to Ben Logan, Executive Director of Kosciusko County Habitat for Humanity.
How to Contribute
Interested individuals can contribute to the OrthoPedia-Chicks or any of the other participating teams by visiting kosciuskohabitat.org/womenbuild and selecting Make A Gift. Additional information regarding other participating teams can also be found on the website.
Event Highlights
From left, OrthoPediatrics Demand and Supply Planning Manager Courtney Dingman experiences a whipped cream pie from Kirsten Kellogg, with Chico Pizano watching. This was part of a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.
Kevin Unger, President of Enabling Technologies at OrthoPediatrics, volunteered to face the dunk tank to raise donations.
