Submitted by Jessie Ford
(May 1, 2025) — The All Things Killingworth Town Picnic, returning on October 4, 2025, will once again bring the community together for a day of food, fun, and giving back. Organizers have announced that 100% of event proceeds will benefit Deer Lake Summer Day Camp Scholarships and the newly formed The Kelly Allard Leach Foundation.
The Kelly Allard Leach Foundation was created in her memory to find and support worthy causes that improve the lives of children and young people with spinal trauma. This can involve such things as:
- Donating to a hospital or other medical facility that has a specialty in treating such injuries
- Supporting continuing education of those who are injured or those specializing in treating spinal trauma
- Donating to research in spinal injury
- Other worthwhile causes related to reducing the burden of people who have experienced this kind of injury.
The Foundation will be managed by Kelly’s family and friends, and all donations will be directed to worthy causes. We hope that she would be proud to know how she inspired those who knew her and that she will continue to make a difference in the lives of her family, friends, and those in need.
Proceeds from the picnic also will provide financial assistance to help local children attend Deer Lake’s popular day camp, giving them the chance to enjoy nature, friendship and confidence-building summer fun. Last year’s picnic enabled eight children to attend this day camp who otherwise would not have been able to afford it.
“We’re proud to support these two important causes that directly impact Killingworth families,” organizers said. “The picnic is more than just an event—it’s a way to truly support our community.”
The Killingworth Town Picnic will feature local food vendors, live music, games, and more. Volunteer opportunities, vendor sign-ups, and nonprofit applications are now open here.
