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We hope you will join us to support disability awareness + raise funds for operating costs for The Lily Pad Cafe by participating in the 13th Annual Leap 4 The Lily Pad (formerly Run Up for Downs) on April 12, 2025 at the Methodist Rehabilitation Center Green Space in Ridgeland, MS! ALL proceeds will go towards operational costs of The Lily Pad Cafe. The Lily Pad employs & trains individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities to 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.

With YOUR help, we have been able to raise over $700,000 for The Lily Pad! The 13th 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 several local vendors! Enjoy live music, a kid zone including a sensory tent, characters + much more! If you are interested in volunteering opportunities at our event, please click here.

*This is a Rain or Shine event. If there is inclement weather, we will move all food vendors into the First Ridgeland Baptist Church activity center next door and have everyone grab their food to-go. 

**No pets allowed. We kindly request no pets at our event due to venue and insurance restrictions.