We hope you will join us to support disability awareness + raise funds for operating costs for The Lily Pad Cafe by participating in the 14th Annual Leap 4 The Lily Pad on April 11, 2026 at the Methodist Rehabilitation Center Green Space in Ridgeland, MS!
ALL proceeds will go towards operational costs of The Lily Pad Cafe and will also help keep the Lily Pad Training Program FREE to all students/interns. The Lily Pad provides training and internship opportunities for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities. We equip these men & women with the tools necessary to obtain employment by local businesses so that they can not only achieve their full potential, but display to the community their abundant talents and abilities. Thanks to generous contributions like yours, we currently have 13 interns working at our cafe that opened in December 2024. These interns have come from 2 training academy sessions we’ve held to date. We are working to find employment within the community for a few of our interns who are ready to leap into their next job roles. Our 3rd session of The Lily Pad Training Academy Program will begin in Spring 2026. Our fundraising efforts allow us to keep the training program free to the students and their families.
The 14th Annual Leap 4 The Lily Pad will kick off at the green space in front of Methodist Rehab in Ridgeland, MS with a fun run, a 5K run/walk, and a 0.0 race. Our Pepsi Food Tent is shaping up to one of our best featuring drinks courtesy of Brown Bottling Group + food from Bops Frozen Custard, Chicken Salad Chick, Flying Dolly's on the Rez, Froghead Grill, Lost Pizza Co., Mudbugs Burgers Brews BBQ, Primos Cafe, Wholly Smokes Catering!
Enjoy live entertainment provided by Faze4, a kids Play Pad sponsored by Amazon including a jump zones, toddler area, sensory tent, characters + much more!
Lodging - For lodging locations in Ridgeland click here.
*NO PETS ALLOWED DUE TO VENUE & INSURANCE POLICIES. SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY!
**THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Food Partners
Our food partners will be updated as we confirm participating restaurants.
Race Routes
*Coming soon
Where to Park?
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Fun Run + Food Row
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Register for Fun Run + Food Row$28.74Dec 22 - Apr 8
5K RUN + Food Row
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Register for 5K RUN + Food Row$39.44Dec 22 - Apr 8
5K WALK + Food Row
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Register for 5K WALK + Food Row$39.44Dec 22 - Apr 8
0.0 Race + Food Row
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Register for 0.0 Race + Food Row$28.74Dec 22 - Apr 8
Food Row Only
For those interested in the food and entertainment only;)
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Register for Food Row Only$18.04Dec 22 - Apr 8
Virtual Runner/Walker
Can't make it in-person on April 11? We will mail your packet to you or you can pick it up at packet pick-up!
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Register for Virtual Runner/Walker$23.39Dec 22 - Apr 8
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Shawn and Bob Wilkerson in honor of Caroline | $267.10 |
| 2 | Charlie Foreman | $107.35 |
| 3 | Mistie Worsham | $107.35 |
Top teams
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Team Caroline WilkersonRaised:$267.10 |
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Remi's Birthday CrewRaised:$116.10 |
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Finn's Family & FriendsRaised:$54.96 |
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Running for LilyRaised:$27.48 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Mistie
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Mistie Worsham$214.70 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Erica
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Erica Berry$109.92 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Tiffanie
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Tiffanie YoungRaised: $104.59 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kristin Lape
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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VIP Sponsors
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Bib Sponsor
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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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