Run for kids like Mary Michael.
When Mary Michael was born in September of 2017, her parents, Andy and Shannon, were overjoyed. But that joy quickly turned to concern when they noticed breathing issues in their newborn. Mary Michael’s breathing was labored. She seemed to be gasping for air.
After local specialists could not identify a problem, Mary Michael’s pediatrician near their Tupelo, Miss., home encouraged her parents to seek treatment at Le Bonheur Children’s.
At the initial visit to Le Bonheur, Mary Michael’s doctor ordered a sleep study to measure her oxygen intake. Le Bonheur doctors discovered that Mary Michael’s aorta was putting pressure on her windpipe. Her oxygen levels were very low, and she needed immediate surgery.
Within days, Le Bonheur surgeons attached Mary Michael’s aorta to her chest wall, relieving the immense pressure so she could breathe.
Following surgery, Mary Michael’s parents learned that she had been breathing through a hole smaller than the size of a coffee straw.
“We don’t know what we would have done without the expert care Mary Michael received at Le Bonheur,” Andy said. “They saved our daughter’s life.”
Today, 4-year-old Mary Michael is thriving! She loves feeding ducks at the park, playing soccer and helping her parents at home with chores.
The Kimbrough family are so grateful for Le Bonheur Children’s. When you participate in this year’s Pumpkin Run, you are making a difference for kids like Mary Michael.
Virtual Run
If you prefer to compete virtually, you can! Complete your run between 6pm, October 14th and Noon, October 17th, and log your time online. All times must be logged by Noon. on October 17th. 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 | F.L. Crane & Sons, Inc. | $160.60 |
| 2 | Betty Cole | $107.35 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $107.35 |
Top teams
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Gracie's Boo Crew$1,177.72 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Gumtree Wicked TWIGSRaised:$296.28 |
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Oh My GourdRaised:$189.79 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Rick
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Rick Robbins$533.35 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Michelle
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Michelle Cole$405.35 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Connie
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Connie Haygood$214.70 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Courtney Allen
- Phone
- 901.287.5577
Sponsors
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The Great Pumpkin Presenting Sponsor
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Pumpkin Pace Car Sponsor
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Kids Fun Run Sponsor
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Screamin Silver Sponsor
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Haunted Thousand Sponsor
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Supporting Skeletons Sponsor
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Miracle Maker Sponsor
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In-Kind Sponsors
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Media Sponsors
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