Young Adult Le Bonheur Leaders
Young Adult Le Bonheur Leaders (YALL) is an auxiliary organization of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital made up of community leaders. The mission of YALL is to increase the resources of Le Bonheur Children’s through fundraising and community awareness so that all children who come to Le Bonheur receive the best medical care possible.
The Mission
- Foster awareness about Le Bonheur Children’s among young professionals.
- Protect the health of children in the Mid-South and beyond by contributing to the long-term financial health of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital,
- Identify young professionals to volunteer at hospital and Foundation events.
- Foster awareness about the importance of philanthropy among young professionals and support the advocacy efforts of Le Bonheur Children’s.
Big Wig Ball
The Big Wig Ball is YALL's signature fundraising event. Guests put on their big wigs and dancing shoes for a night of food, beverages, entertainment and socializing. In the last two years, the ball has raised over $55,000 for Le Bonheur. To learn more about Big Wig Ball, click here.
Membership Involvement
YALL members use grassroots efforts and events to raise awareness and funds for the hospital. Members are invited to make a difference in their community through their advocacy for children's health and children's issues. YALL members agree to attend three membership reception/meetings, work at two Le Bonheur volunteer events and attend the annual Big Wig Ball. Members are encouraged to bring their friends and colleagues to join the group.
Goals for YALL
- To form long-term relationships between members
- To connect all members to the hospital
- To serve as ambassadors for Le Bonheur in the community
- To organize and execute one successful fundraiser annually
General Membership Meetings
- November 17, 2009 - Hutchison
- January 20, 2010 - location to be announced
- March 16, 2010 - Hutchison
How to Join YALL
To join YALL or for more information, visit www.lebonheur.org/YALL or call the Le Bonheur Foundation at (901) 287-6308.
For more information please contact:
Liz Salton
, 901.287.4440
