Posts by Mary Snipes

Felix Snipes Foundation 2026 Fourth(4th) Annual Summer Jam Fundraiser 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on July 11th was more than a basketball tournament-it was a day filled with community, laughter, friendly competition, fellowship, and love. 🏆 Congratulations to our Tournament Champions! 🥇 1st Place ($500 & Trophy): Team TizzleWorld 🥈 2nd Place ($100 & Trophy):…

On May 12th, 2026, Mary and Willie Snipes of Felix Snipes Foundation donated a check of $500 in honor of their son (Felix Andre Snipes) to Geary County Schools USD 475 to use for unpaid and overdue food service balances and book fees. Felix Snipes Foundation can not do this work without the support and…

On July 19th, 2025 Felix Snipes Foundation presented a summer skate for over 75 attendees which consisted of elementary students, siblings, parents, grandparents, and friends.

On July 26th, 2025, Felix Snipes Foundation provided a safe, fun, and comfortable environment during the Blues and Country Boots on Ground Adult Skate and Dance Party.

COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ don’t want to be forgotten as the U.S. goes ‘back to normal’ “More than two years into the pandemic, those living with “long COVID,” medically known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, remain sick and forced to grapple with a “new normal.” Even people who had a “mild” version of COVID-19 and weren’t hospitalized…

Mary Wilson-Snipes lost her son, Felix, to gun violence Aug. 31, 2018. He was only 29 years old. Ever since then, she has fought to keep his memory alive and to end gun violence. Wilson-Snipes founded a local chapter of Moms Demand Action which held its first meeting last month. Most recently, she took part…