News Updates

“Hunt for a Cure” Fundraiser

The 16th Annual “Hunt for a Cure” fundraiser was held on March 11th, 2008 and again raised over $250,000 for our research fund. A big thanks goes out to all who donated, volunteered, and participated, especially to Rob Evans who generously coordinates this event every year.

“Baldy Award” Fundraiser

The 10 Year Anniversary of the Baldy Award at the 2008 ATA Show was a great success…again! Six brave participants went bald, raising over $80,000 for Dr. Leonard’s Cancer Research Fund.

Bob Dixon Turkey Vest Fundraiser

IN 2006, Mossy Oak created a Turkey Vest that they produced and sold as a fundraiser for the Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund in memory of Bob Dixon. Bob Dixon was a great humanitarian and friend to Dr. Leonard until he passed away with cancer in 2003. Mossy Oak donated over $50,000 from this fundraiser and continues to support the ASL Cancer Research Fund in many ways.

Dr. Leonard and Dr. Saltzman Honored

The Arnold S. Leonard, M.D., Ph.D. Chair in Pediatric Surgery was established in 2004 as a permanent source of funding to enhance the teaching, clinical work, and research of Dr. Leonard. Endowed Scholar and Honoree honors were given to Dr. Saltzman and Dr. Leonard by the University of Minnesota.