Run for Kids like Audrey.
When Barbara Leonard was pregnant, she found out her daughter had spina bifida. She and her husband, Guy, were shocked and scared by the diagnosis as doctors advised that their baby was unlikely to ever walk or talk. Luckily, Le Bonheur was there.
After Audrey was born, she spent a week in Le Bonheur’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit receiving expert care. Le Bonheur provided the Leonard family with resources on spina bifida as well as their own nurse to answer questions and help arrange appointments.
Audrey underwent her third surgery last summer and was hospitalized at Le Bonheur for six weeks in a halo traction, to straighten her spine, while she recovered. Audrey was unable to leave the hospital but was entertained by Child Life specialists, movie nights and an in-room game show. Audrey also got to attend the opening of Seacrest Studio at Le Bonheur and even got to meet Ryan Seacrest.
Today, 8-year-old Audrey returns to Le Bonheur every six months for regular checkups. Audrey’s assigned nurse helps her family coordinate appointments, so she is able to see all of her specialists — neurology, orthopedics, urology, occupational therapy and physical therapy — in one day instead of having to make multiple trips to the hospital.
“Receiving Audrey’s spina bifida diagnosis was scary, but Le Bonheur has been there for us from the beginning and has provided the resources we need to help Audrey thrive,” Barbara said. “Le Bonheur is our second home, and we are so grateful for the care that Audrey receives.”
Thanks to Le Bonheur, Audrey is walking, talking and thriving!
The Leonard family is so thankful for Le Bonheur Children's. When you participate in this year’s Pumpkin Run, you are making a difference for kids like Audrey.
Kids 10 and younger can participate in a 400m Kids' Fun Run starting at 8:30 a.m. at the official 5k start line. Those who participate will receive a ribbon.
This is a free event and you do not need to register unless you want a Race Shirt which is sold separately!
Virtual Run
If you prefer to compete virtually, you can! Complete your run between 6pm, October 18th and Noon, October 21st, and log your time online. All times must be logged by Noon. on October 21st. Run or walk your favorite route at your convenience and support Le Bonheur! Join participants from around the world as we help Le Bonheur patients and their families.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Anonymous | $755.00 |
| 2 | Anonymous | $533.35 |
| 3 | Graber & Whitten Families | $533.35 |
Top teams
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Lynnleigh’s Legacy$3,611.02 Raised$5,500.00 Goal |
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The Princess PacersRaised:$2,205.26 |
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Collins’ Crew!$1,318.77 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Allison
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Allison Holden$907.86 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Candace
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Candace HammondRaised: $681.46 |
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View fundraiser page for Deb
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Deb RayRaised: $428.55 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Courtney Allen
- Phone
- 901.287.5577
Sponsors
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Pumpkin Pace Car Sponsor
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Goblin Gold Sponsor
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Kids Fun Run Sponsor
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Screamin Silver
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Haunted Thousand
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Media
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In-Kind
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