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Last month, Elise, John, and Steph dropped off snacks and supplies purchased with funds raised at Elise’s birthday celebration and the 4th Annual Larry Prout Jr. Courage Fund RUN WITH THE BEAR race, for the Mott Hospital Brandon NICU Tea Cart. 💙 The Tea Cart provides drinks and snacks for both families and staff in the NICU. It’s a small but meaningful way to give back to the incredible staff who helped save John and Steph's baby, and so many others, while also bringing a little comfort to families during some of their hardest days. And at the heart of all of this is our sweet Elise. Born 4 months early, she spent seven long months in the Mott NICU, where she received extraordinary care from people who became such an important part of her story. We watched this tiny little girl fight harder than anyone should ever have to fight, and today we are so incredibly grateful to have her home, growing, smiling, and reminding us every day just how strong she is, and grateful for the care she received. 💜 Thanks to your generosity, Elise and her mommy and daddy through Elise's NICU Fund were able to donate $125, along with bone broth packets, mini chocolate bars, beef sticks, fig bars, yogurt fruit snacks, stir sticks, electrolyte packets, hot cocoa, granola bars, and packs of cheddar crackers. In honor of Elise and NICU Awareness Month, thank you to everyone who supported this special project. Your kindness allows us to give back to a place and the people who mean so much to our family. 💛 – at Howell, MI

💛🐻 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🐻💛 We are incredibly grateful to recognize Dan and Wendy Kraft as a Gold Sponsor for the 4th Annual Run With The Bear 5K & 1-Mile all inclusive run walk and roll!! For the fourth year in a row, Dan and Wendy have generously supported our event and our mission. Their continued commitment helps us provide assistance to families facing medical challenges and keeps the spirit of community alive. What means even more than their generosity is that they continue to come back year after year. Their support has helped us grow this event and expand the impact of the Larry Prout Jr. Courage Fund. Dan and Wendy, thank you for believing in Larry, believing in our mission, and helping us make a difference for so many families. We are truly honored to have your support. GO PATS GO! 🏃‍♂️ Join us on July 25 at Pinckney High School! 👉 Register today: runsignup.com/runforthebear Together, we're helping more families at Mott Children's Hospital and beyond. #RunWithTheBear #GoldSponsor #ThankYouSponsors #LarryProutJrCourageFund #GoPackGo    #PackersFamily #CommunityStrong #MottFamilies 💙💛🐻💚💛🏈 – at Howell, MI

💙🐻 Sponsor Spotlight: Michigan Tent Rental LLC 🐻💙 We are incredibly grateful to Michigan Tent Rental LLC for being an In-Kind Sponsor of the 2026 Run for the Bear 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk/Roll! From tents and tables to helping create a welcoming space for our participants, their support helps make this event possible. Community partners like Michigan Tent Rental allow us to focus on what matters most—supporting families facing medical crises through the Larry Prout Jr. "The Bear" Courage Fund. We are thankful for their generosity and commitment to our community. Please join us in thanking Michigan Tent Rental LLC for helping make Run for the Bear a success! 💙 Thank you for standing with our families and our mission. 📅 July 25, 2026 📍 Pinckney High School 🏃 Run • Walk • Roll Register today: 👉 runsignup.com/runforthebear #RunForTheBear #LarryProutJrCourageFund #MichiganTentRental #ThankYouSponsor #CommunitySupport #PinckneyMI #RunWalkRoll #MakingADifference #TheBearCourageFund 🐻💙 – at Howell, MI

💙💛 THANK YOU, WORK SKILLS FOUNDATION! 💙💛 We are incredibly grateful to Work Skills Foundation for their generous in-kind sponsorship of our 4th Annual Run for the Bear 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk/Roll! Their commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and empowering individuals of all abilities makes a meaningful difference in our community. Support from organizations like Work Skills Foundation helps us continue assisting children and families facing medical challenges through the Larry Prout Jr. (The Bear) Courage Fund. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us bring hope, support, and encouragement to families at Michigan Medicine. 🐻 Join us on July 25 at Pinckney High School for this fun, inclusive event! Register here: runsignup.com/runforthebear #RunForTheBear #TheBearCourageFund #WorkSkillsFoundation #InKindSponsor #MichiganMedicine #DisabilityInclusion #RunWalkRoll #CommunityStrong #MakingADifference – at Howell, MI

🏃‍♂️💙 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 💙🏃‍♀️ A huge THANK YOU to Running Lab for being an In-Kind Sponsor of the 4th Annual Run With The Bear 5K, 1-Mile Run/Walk/Roll! We are incredibly grateful for businesses that believe in inclusion, community, and helping families facing medical challenges. Your support helps make this event possible and directly benefits families served by the Larry Prout Jr. Courage Fund. Thank you for helping us create a race where everyone can participate, regardless of ability. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to our mission. 💙 4th Annual Run With The Bear 📅 July 25, 2026 📍 Pinckney High School 🏃 5K • 1-Mile Run/Walk/Roll • Virtual Option Register today: runsignup.com/runforthebear #RunWithTheBear #LarryProutJrCourageFund #RunningLab #InKindSponsor #ThankYouSponsors #InclusionMatters #RunWalkRoll #PinckneyMI #CommunityStrong #SupportMottFamilies #MedicallyComplexKids #TogetherWeCan #5KForACause #LivingstonCounty #RunMichigan – at Howell, MI

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSOR! 💙 The Larry Prout Jr. "The Bear" Courage Fund would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to George & Laurie Watts for their generous Silver Sponsorship of the 4th Annual Run With The Bear 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk/Roll. Support from community members like George and Laurie helps us continue providing emergency financial assistance to families facing a child's medical crisis. Their kindness and generosity truly make a difference. We are incredibly grateful for their support of our mission and this year's event. 🏃 Run With The Bear 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk/Roll 📅 July 25, 2026 📍 Pinckney High School Registration is open: runsignup.com/runforthebear Please join us in thanking George & Laurie Watts for helping make this event possible! #RunWithTheBear #LarryProutJrCourageFund #TheBear #SilverSponsor #ThankYouSponsors #PinckneyMI #5KRun #RunWalkRoll #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #SupportFamilies – at Howell, MI

💙🐻 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🐻💙 This sponsor recognition is a little different. The Larry Prout Jr. Courage Fund was founded by Larry Sr. and Kathryn Prout after a lifetime of navigating the challenges of raising a medically complex child. What began as a desire to help one family has grown into a mission that has now helped hundreds of families facing medical crises. As an In-Kind Sponsor of the 4th Annual Run With The Bear, Larry Sr. and Kathryn continue to donate countless hours, resources, and energy to ensure this event is successful and that families in need receive support when they need it most. Thank you for your dedication, your vision, and your commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. 💙 4th Annual Run With The Bear 📅 July 25, 2026 📍 Pinckney High School 🏃‍♀️ 5K • 1-Mile Run/Walk/Roll • Virtual Option Register today: runsignup.com/runforthebear #RunWithTheBear #LarryProutJrCourageFund #SponsorSpotlight #CommunityStrong #GivingBack #FamiliesHelpingFamilies #MedicallyComplex #InclusionMatters #PinckneyMI #LivingstonCounty #ThankYouSponsors 💙🐻 – at Howell, MI