Hearts for Halle 5K

💖 Event Overview

The Hearts for Halle 5K will take place on August 2, 2025, at 201 Forrest St., Hattiesburg, MS. For more details and registration, visit Hearts for Halle 5K.

🌟 About Halle

Halle Blair Pugh was born on July 21, 2024, and from her very first moments, she lit up the room. She loved milk and delighted in "babbling," bringing joy and laughter to those around her. On November 29, 2024, Halle passed away at just four months old due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which is the sudden and unexplained death of an otherwise healthy baby under the age of one. Her final day with us fell on Thanksgiving, a day celebrating our gratitude for the precious gift that Halle was. Although we miss our "chunk chunk", we know she is forever happy in Heaven.

🎉 Event Purpose

In honor of Halle’s memory, Richie Williams State Farm has partnered with her family and is hosting a 5K Fundraiser Run/Walk to raise awareness about SIDS and support research and education efforts. The event will bring the community together to celebrate Halle’s life and work toward a future where fewer families experience the heartbreak of SIDS.

💰 Proceeds

Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to First Candle, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing SIDS & infant deaths and supporting grieving families.