Claire is originally from Ankeny, Iowa, and her journey into music therapy has been shaped by a deep passion for connection, healing, and the power of music. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, along with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Kansas. After graduation, she completed her clinical internship at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, where she worked toward and achieved her MT‑BC (Music Therapist–Board Certified) credential.
Before joining us, Claire worked at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, serving patients across several areas including Neurology/Neurorehabilitation, General Medicine, and Behavioral Health. Her experience supporting a wide range of patient needs has given her a strong foundation in both acute care and long‑term therapeutic work.
What Claire loves most about music therapy is its ability to meet people on every level—emotionally, physically, socially, and cognitively. She believes music therapy offers meaningful support to patients and families by helping them work toward individualized treatment goals, regulate and process emotions, feel more at ease in the medical environment, and take an active role in their care.
We’re thrilled to have Claire bring her compassion, creativity, and expertise to our team. Welcome, Claire!
We are thrilled to announce that the 9th Annual Union Miracle Bowl raised an extraordinary $52,547 for Children’s Miracle Network at KU Medical Center. Yes — you read that
right! This year’s event set a new all-time fundraising record, bringing in more than $14,000 above last year’s total. This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the generosity, enthusiasm, and support of each and every participant, sponsor, and community partner.
Through your sponsorships, participation, and heartfelt contributions, you have helped make a meaningful difference in the health care provided to more than 64,000 children each year at KU Medical Center. Your support ensures that every patient and family receives the best care possible — helping kids get back to what they do best: being kids.
A very special thank‑you goes to Paul Post of Roofers Local #20, who personally raised an astounding $13,750 this year. Paul’s unwavering dedication to Children’s Miracle Network is truly unmatched, and his efforts made an extraordinary impact on the success of this year’s event.
We also extend our congratulations to our 2026 Tournament Champions, Elevator Constructors’ Local #12! A big round of applause as well to Plumbers & Gas Fitters Local #8 and Sheet Metal Workers Local #2 for their impressive 2nd and 3rd place finishes.
We are deeply grateful to our generous event sponsors: Aetna, Awards & T-Shirt Specialists, Inc., BCBS–Kansas City, Delta Innovative Services, IBEW Local #53, OPCMIA International, Painters District Council #3, Pipe Fitters Local #533, and Roofers Local #20.Your support made this event possible.
Our fantastic raffles were supported by:Pipe Fitters Local #533, IAFF Local #42, IAM Local #778, Working Families Friend, United Labor Credit Union, Greater KC Building & Trades, Sheet Metal Workers Local #2, Sportsmen’s Alliance, Plasterers’ & Cement Masons Local #518, and many other generous Kansas City community partners. We appreciate every contribution that helped elevate this event.
Finally, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the outstanding planning committee:
Becky Capper (AFL-CIO), Heather Figous (Awards & T-Shirts Specialists, Inc.), Kevin Hendrickson (Pipe Fitters Local #533), and Lisa Mead & Paul Post (Roofers Local #20).
Your time, dedication, and hard work were instrumental in bringing this record-breaking event to life.
Thank you again for your tremendous support, enthusiasm, and commitment to making the Union Miracle Bowl such a meaningful and impactful event. We cannot wait to celebrate with you again next year!
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Children’s Miracle Network at KU Medical Center
P.O. Box 3245
Kansas City, KS 66103
Phone: 913-588-9100
Fax: 913-588-9101