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Christian Heady Foundation at King Jack Park in Webb City; 88 Strong Passing it On

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NOTE: This is an all-day event. Food trucks and Bounce Houses continue while bands play from noon until dark.

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Young Christian Heady captured the hearts everyone during his battle against a rare form of aggressive cancer. Sadly he died a year ago.

Christian was 12 years old. He is the son Doug and Leslie Heady. Doug is KOAM’s Chief Meteorologist.

Through social media thousands experienced  Christian’s Journey firsthand on FB, IG, TIKTOK etc. (links below).

CHRISTIAN HEADY FOUNDATION

Inspired by the life of their son, Doug and Leslie created the Christian Heady Foundation to help other local families in their battle against childhood illnesses and disease.

The inaugural event: 88 Strong Passing It On is being held at King Jack Park in Webb City, Mo.

  • Saturday, September 17
  • 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • King Jack Park, Webb City
  • 5K RUN / 1 MILE FUN WALK
  • Kickball Tournament
  • Cornhole Tournament
  • Live! music, food trucks, and so much more!

Come enjoy time with friends at the event and consider making a donation to this 501(c)(3) organization.

  • Click here to read more about the 88 STRONG 💪🏼PASSING IT ON
  • Click here to visit Christian’s Journey on FB
  • Click here to visit Christian’s Journey on IG

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Christian Heady Foundation, ’88 Strong Passing It On’, Inaugural 5K, Kickball and Cornhole Tournaments

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WEBB CITY, Mo. — Doug and Leslie Heady lost their son, Christian, to cancer in 2021. Many followed on social media through Christian’s Journey.

To continue Christian’s legacy the inaugural ‘88 Strong Passing It On’ is being held on Sept 17. “Fundraiser to help families who are dealing with a child with cancer in our area,” Doug and Leslie state.

There are three different events through the day.

  • 5K RUN / 1 MILE FUN WALK
  • Kickball Tournament
  • Cornhole Tournament

Now is the time to put your teams together. The walk/run race is at 10 a.m., then Kickball and Cornhole tournaments throughout the day.  Scroll below flyer for active links to sign-ups.

5K / 1 MILE FUN WALK

  • Where: King Jack Park
  • When: September 17th
  • What time: 10am
  • Cost: $25 includes t-shirt
  • 👉🏻 Click here to sign up for  5K / 1 MILE FUN WALK https://bit.ly/3bf4stB

KICKBALL TOURNAMENT

CORNHOLE

“Where are my cornhole people? You have to love cornhole. Lets get your teams ready to go. Thanks to Mako Cornhole for putting this together. 2 people to a team. $50 dollars per team.” — Doug.

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Local nonprofit is freezing out cancer

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WEBB CITY, Mo. — A nonprofit is taking the plunge for a good cause.

Camp Quality Ozarks held its “Freezing Out Cancer — Holiday Bash” in King Jack Park.

The afternoon kicked off with its first polar plunge at Paradise lake.

Dozens of children and their families then enjoyed watching a movie, coloring and taking the polar express trolley through the park.

Camp Quality Ozarks is a support program that helps children fighting cancer and offers a summer camp and other events throughout the year.

“I was a previous camper myself and i just remember how important it was to me. I think it helps them be around people that are going through the same thing. It gives them hope, makes the connections. And not only for the campers, but for the parents, the siblings. When you go through cancer it is a lifetime change. So to be able to come together as a family and have those support is extremely important,” said Kristin Patterson, Executive Director of Camp Quality Ozarks.

The camp relies on volunteers and donations to fund its programs.

To donate to Camp Quality Ozarks click here.

Church hosts annual fall festival

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WEBB CITY, Mo. — A local church is providing a safe place for kids to trick-or-treat.

Sunday was Webb City Church of the Nazarene’s eighth annual fall festival.

Members of the church lined up in the parking lot and were giving out candy from their decorated trunks.

“They seem to have had a lot of fun knowing that this is a place thats not only safe, but Jesus is lifted high and they can get some free goodies. And be around friendly faces and just know its a place they can feel loved,” said Alison Johnson, Children’s Pastor.

They had yard games, hot chocolate and free hay rides from the church to King Jack Park.